A Fashionable Stitch. Any sewist knows how hard it is to find a good butcher paper for pattern fitting alterations, rub-offs, patternmaking, etc.
This is the paper for all those things. I love this paper! Just like the medical exam paper found in a doctor's office, here's a roll just for you. Perfect weight, perfect for writing on and taping up. How to Trace Sewing Patterns. I distinctly recall my first purchase of a Burda World of Fashion magazine (which by the way, is now BurdaStyle magazine).
I remember falling absolutely, insanely in love with a dress (that I have yet to make) on the front cover of the magazine and purchasing it up real quick like. I got the magazine home and started flipping through the endless pages of photos of all the patterns in the mag and thinking, “Gosh, this is amazing! All these patterns in one magazine.” I remember when I found this really big sheet of paper at the end of the magazine that had lots and lots of lines all over it and then it hit me like an anvil that those were the actual pattern pieces. Estimating Fabric Yardage How Much Do I Need. Many of the finest fabrics and best deals on ebay are for a limited amount of yardage.
But don't despair! If you have your heart set on a fabric to re-upholster your favorite chair, but there are, for example, only 4 yards available and you need 7, you might want to follow one of the latest interior design trends and combine coordinated fabrics by using one for the back and sides of the chair, another for the seat and another for the trim and skirt. See our Guide to Mixing Fabrics for suggestions and inspiration.
Combining patterns for bedding and window treatments is another option to get the most impact out of a favorite fabric when there is not enough available or just as a creative way to stretch your budget. When purchasing fabric, remember that many drapery or dual-purpose fabrics are also suitable for upholstery, although we do not recommend their use for heavy-duty applications. Upholstery Yardage Estimator. How To Choose Your Correct Size. Before selecting your pattern size from the Standard Body Measurement Chart (left), please read the following on how to correctly measure yourself. 1.
Measure Your Body Only basic body measurements are needed to determine your pattern type and size. Remember to wear proper undergarments and shoes when measuring. Also, make sure the tape measure is held snugly and firmly (not tightly) against your body and is always parallel to the floor for circumference measurements. For Misses’ and Misses’ Petite:BUST- Measure around the fullest part of bust and straight across back (1)CHEST- around body above fullest part of bust (2) To determine your cup size you will need two measurements:BUST: Measure straight across the back over the fullest part of the bust.HIGH BUST: Measure across the back, high up under the arm and acrosstop of bust. Deduct HIGH BUST measurement from BUST measurement for the difference. 2. 3. Pattern size is determined by your circumference (width) measurements. Fabulous Fit professional <strong>Dress Forms</strong>, <strong>display</strong>, <strong>mannequins</strong>, <strong>custom display manufacturers</strong>
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Fabric Distributors. HOW TO sewing instuctions. Quilting. Diary of a Quilter: Tutorials. The Art of Choosing - Colors and Fabrics. Detail Inspiration: Decorative and Useful Pockets. Ask just about any woman, and one of the biggest frustrations of many ready-to-wear garments is the lack of truly functional pockets.
Handy for keeping your keys or cell phone stashed, it’s not hard to add a pocket (or two!) To many sewn garments–even when using patterns that may not originally have pockets. But pockets don’t have to be fully utilitarian and plain; I’ve dug up a few examples of beautiful pockets that bridge the gap between practicality and pretty. This dress from the Willow Pre-Ready to Wear collection (Spring/Summer 2012) is a great example of incorporating a pocket into seaming.
In this case, the pockets are set into the diagonal skirt seams in the front. A 1950s sundress with a clever use of a border print. Diagonal pockets on skirts are still a popular option today. Images: Willow Pre-RTW, yellow dress, 1950s dress. Learn Needle Tatting With My Flower Pendant. How to Make a Knotted Belt.
Rick Rack Rosettes. A friend gave me this flower ring and necklace, when she handed them to me I thought they were porcelain–there’s a very vintage feel to them.
From a distance you really can’t tell that they’re made out of rick rack! Yes, rick rack! She shared how to make them with me, and now I’m sharing with all of you readers! The wow of the rosette comes from a few simple steps! She found this tutorial, in Portuguese I believe. First, cut 2 strips of rick rack. Then twist the two pieces of rick rack together, like this. And then run a stitch down one side to hold it all together. Like so. And to make the flower, you just start from one end and roll it up. Keep rolling. Until you have this–and then tuck the little tail under and hot glue it down. You’ll notice all of the petals are closed, so to open them up you just peel them back one by one. And here it is on my finger. Awesome. (Please excuse my hands, my hand model moved to Indiana, so I’m left using what I’ve got. You Can Crochet With Sheets. I don't know about you, but this is my perfect vision of summer!
Well of course I'd like to be sitting next to a beautiful lake with an iced coffee, but for now I'm quite happy sitting next to our largish wading pool with a gorgeous mountain view beyond. You see, when you need to watch your kids in the pool, there's nothing better than a little (or a lot in my case) crocheting! In fact I'm probably the only mother begging her kids to get into the pool, so that I can have an excuse to relax with my current favorite craft! Hand Embroidery Tutorials. Sublime Stitching - StumbleUpon. Sewing Machine Troubleshooting. If you've never used sewing machines before, I highly recommend you have a friend or relative show you how.
If you're buying from a dealer, ask them to give you a quick lesson in threading the machine. I can't help you learn to use your machine, so please don't email me asking me how to use the machine you just got for your birthday. That's what Grandma's are for. :)