Gordita and the Compensator. Dixie DIY. We got this new One Yard Wonders book in stock at the store a couple weeks ago. At first I thought it was just an updated version of the original book but then I took a closer look. I finally decided to buy it because so many of the projects piqued my interest. This new book is in the same vein as the old one - 101 projects all using just one yard of fabric (plus other notions like buttons, zippers, interfacing, of course). This book is different not only because it includes projects for 9 types of fabric but also because it's so thick! Look! The patterns make up practically half the book size! I like that the book offers so many fabric options because quilting cottons can get boring and with this variety I can utilize more of my stash.
The spiral binding helps make the book stay open - a must for a craft book! (Shaggy Chic Chenille Clutch) The instructions are clear, like the last book, and often feature helpful illustrations. (Kid's Comfy Chair - yes you can make a chair with one yard! Vintage Details: Surface Cording Tutorial. One of the proudest moments for any sewist is finally flaunting the creation that so much time, energy, and love went into making. Who doesn’t cherish that cheerful moment when a compliment is tossed your way, giving you the opportunity to boast that you (yes, you!) Created a gorgeous, expensive looking garment completely from scratch?! Cue the “Ohhhs” and “Ahhhs” and “Oh la las” that make slaving away worth it! This tutorial may have three parts, but it surely won’t disappoint.
Of course, cording can be added as an embellishment to an already existing garment, but it’s also really fun to start by sewing a blouse from our pattern, Sencha. Beginning from scratch with Sencha allows you coordinate buttons and fabrics to truly create a unique blouse that is tailored to your personal style. The devil may be in the details, but a completely handmade vintage inspired blouse is worth it, right? You will need: -a blouse made from the Colette Pattern, Sencha (version 1 works best) -thread Ta-da! Making of the Form Part 3 of 4 – The Stand. You can find everything you need for the stand at your local hardware supply store. I went to Home Depot and the total cost of the stand was $22.
Supplies... 2 inches of wide VelcroCardboard a little larger than size of the form baseMasking tape1 - 1 inch by 10 feet PVC pipeCut into sections: 4 - 4 inch | 1 – 2 1/3 feet | 4 – 8 inch Attach all the parts together as shown in the image. Use PVC cement to secure them together. Let it dry. Cut down the arm hole pipes to fit just to the end of the shoulder tip. Inset the PVC tube into the form and insert the arms, making it look like a hanger. Trace the pipe on the cardboad and cut a hole [1 inch diameter]. Insert the tube with the form and trace around the cardboard, positioning the form so that it is perfectly vertical. Cut out the traced lines, place the cardboard back onto the form and secure it with masking tape all around. The stand is complete. Making the cover for the form coming soon....
Clone Yourself A Fitting Assistant. David Coffin Duct-tape dress form (above) uses ordinary duct-tape as both the body-casting material and the final form. Another version of this Duct-tape dress form (not shown) is a bit more difficult but produces a closer fit. Check out this updated method for creating the ultimate fitting assistant. Sloan Howard by David Coffin A few years ago I had a custom-fitted body form made for myself, which totally changed the way I fit clothes and alter patterns. What's so earthshaking about having a clone in the sewing room? Minor adjustments become so easy and obvious when you're looking at the actual problem in fabric on "yourself" that you often don't even need a muslin or a corrected pattern. Teach Yourself to Sew 2 - Make Your Own Dress Form: Part 1. Off The Cuff ~Sewing Style~ | Share on LinkedIn. Fun with Fitting - SKIRTS.