Home - Victory Patterns ScrapBusters: Heart-Themed Gift Bags in Burlap & Cotton Our Valentines Day ideas continue today with the first in a series of three great gift bag options. We know you love fast and easy projects, but we also know that doesn't mean you want to skimp on cute or stylish. We have you covered with these sweet little sacks. First off, they're a ScrapBusters project, which means you're likely to already have everything on hand you need. We combined burlap and cotton with pretty ribbons. From oodles of candies and treats to a special spa collection, these bags hold a little or a lot, and they look great doing it. Check out our tutorial on Working with Specialty Fabrics for tips about sewing with burlap. These bags finish at approximately 6" wide x 7" tall. Any Sewing Machine (we recommend the Janome 3160QDC)Satin Stitch foot (optional but helpful for the appliquéd hearts) Supplies listed are for TWO gift bags. Cut EACH yard of ribbon into two equal 18" lengths. Create the bag Turn the bag right side out and press flat, using a pressing cloth. Binding
Sewing School Lazy picnics in the park, long walks on the beach or balmy evenings out with friends: there’s nowhere this breezily stylish summer frock won’t take you! For this fantastic free pattern, we’ve teamed up the lovely lasses from Pattern Runway, a new boutique pattern company with all kinds of stylish downloadable sewing patterns. Wear this little number with flats, with hats, with sunnies and with headscarves – dress it up or down for any occasion and enjoy sporting this seasonal staple all summer long. We made ours in a light, breathable cotton from The Fabric Store, but it also works well in lived-in linen or beautiful, draped silk – play around with different pattern options like stripes, polka dots, printed or plain. And the best thing about this fantastic frock? All the compliments (and requests) you’ll get when your friends find out that you made it with your own fair hands. Download the instructions here. Download the pattern here. Download the instructions here. Winter pallor be gone!
aime comme Marie — Home The Ruby Slip - Free Pattern and Sewalong! The free pattern for the Ruby Slip is now available - yay! I have uploaded it to Google Docs and Scribd, so you can decide which is more convenient for you. Don't forget to download the instructions too, where you'll find the sizing and yields, cutting and sewing instructions. Google Docs: Scribd: I designed the pattern sheet with the pieces overlapping "Burdastyle style". I also forgot completely about the strap on the pattern sheet so I've given you a rectangular measurement to cut to - you might want to be aware of that if you want to whizz ahead and cut it out this weekend without reading the instructions! Here's the sew-along button - you can copy and paste it to the sidebar of your blog, and then link it to my new Sew-Along page (tab at the top) where I will assemble all the sew-along posts in one place for your convenience. Cheers Sherry
Independent Pattern Companies In Threads Issue 163, Oct/Nov 2012 we interviewed independent pattern designers about what it takes to launch a pattern line. Listed here are independent pattern lines for contemporary garment patterns for adults and children, as well as historical and reproduction vintage garment patterns, and craft, home décor, toy, and other patterns. Some of these independent pattern companies offer only printed patterns, some offer both printed and PDF electronic patterns, and some offer only electronic patterns. If you notice any independent pattern company currently in operation that is missing from this list, please let us know! Please Note: Not all pattern companies listed have a web presence. CONTEMPORARY FASHION, ACESSORY, and OTHER APPAREL PATTERNS (adult and children) Akasha Clothing Company All Dunn Designs Amy Butler Design Angela Wolf Patterns Anna Maria Horner Artsy Crafty Babe Bali Collection Birch Street Clothing Patterns Barb Originals Bettsy Kingston Patterns Brensan Studios Brown Paper Patterns
République du Chiffon - Couture ModerneRépublique du Chiffon - Couture Moderne How to Sew a Zipper Into a Purse or Handbag In your sewing adventures, have you ever wondered how to sew a zipper into a purse? It looks a bit tricky, but in reality, sewing an exposed zipper in a purse is quite easy. Whether applied to an inside pocket or as an outside pocket application, when properly done they serve a useful and practical purpose for any handbag. As is the case with most zipper applications, careful preparation before the first stitch is sewn facilitates the insertion and helps to produce a professional looking zipper. Accurate measurements and careful marking are the keys to inserting this simple zipper. Step 1: The process begins with preparing the zipper opening. In this example, a typical 7-inch polyester zipper is used. Fuse the interfacing strip to the wrong side of the pocket fabric. Step 2: Now that the zipper opening is well stabilized, it’s time to mark the opening. Draw a line, lengthwise, through the center of the fused interfacing. Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: