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Halter Dress Pattern For Modelmuse (Barbie Basics)

Halter Dress Pattern For Modelmuse (Barbie Basics)
Made a wedding dress out of it. Then applied Photoshop to remove pins and make the skirt longer. That was a LOT faster than putting in Velcro or making a new skirt :-) Here's the printable pattern in pdf format Instructions: Fold over sides (not lower edge) of top pieces and topstitch Lay one top piece over the other to the place where the arrow points, pin them together then gather the lower edges of both Pull gathering threads until the top pieces fit between the two arrows marked on the midriff piece Stitch top pieces inside doubled layers of midriff, leaving an opening where the top pieces are, through which you're going to turn the midriff. Sew skirt side seams, then stitch skirt to midriff, leaving back edges of skirt a little wider than midriff Then fold those over and stitch center backs and hemline Sew on velcro or snaps for closure

★ Clothes Sewing Tutorials | Learn How To Sew Clothing | Best Free Patterns & Dressmaking Websites ★ I’m just going to list the options you have for some important clothing parts here, plus information on different terms. I hope it’s useful. - Neckline options: Sweetheart, V-neck, square, scoop, U-neck, keyhole, bandeau, cowl, high-neck, halter, jewel, crew, asymmetrical, one-shouldered, off-the-shoulder or boat. Necklines sometimes are created with thin straps such as spaghetti straps rather than solid areas of fabric, or the clothing can even be strapless. On the back of the top, you can cut out shapes like hearts, use a neckline listed above, use cross-over straps, a racer back design, add lace or other embellishments, or just have it plain. Click here for a useful guide to necklines, dress shapes, collars and sleeves. - Sleeve options: Cap, pleated, puff, butterfly, different lengths (1/2, long, short, 3/4), fluted, raglan, batwing, set-in, pleated, bell and kimono. - Fastenings: Zippers, buttons, hook-and-eye, Velcro and snap fasteners. Useful Definitions & Info:

Installing an Invisible Zipper   Zippers can be daunting even for experienced sewers. The reason? Zippers are often installed the wrong way. Lots of seam ripping and swearing ensues, especially when it’s a simple mistake. There’s no need to be scared of zippers anymore! With this tutorial we cover how to install an invisible zipper. Items Needed: invisible zipperthreadscissorspinsinvisible zipper footzipper footgarment Before we start, take a look at the back of your invisible zipper. 1. zipper tape is usually smaller than 5/8″ 2. place the pins parallel to the zipper 3. 4. sewing slowly helps prevent the fabric from puckering 5. 6. double check your zipper before sewing 7. remember to back stitch at the end of the zipper 8. 9. make sure the seam allowances line up 10. keep your seam line even to avoid puckering 11. 12. And there you have it!

doll shirt pants pattern Eco Delight: 10 amazing pedal-powered machines The day when we would be using machines that won’t be powered by the little socket somewhere in the wall is still a couple of decades away. But this does not keep some designers and inventors from thinking that the calories burned during exercising can solve the energy crisis to some extent by powering daily use machines with pedal-power. These machines not only serve the purpose they are actually built for but they also reduce the number of hours you spend in a gymnasium. Here we have compiled a list of 10 awesome machines that are powered by nothing else than a pair of pedals. • Pedal-powered Water Purifier: • Pedal-powered Washing Machine: • Pedal-powered Grain Crusher: • Pedal-powered snowplow: • Pedal-powered Welding Machine: • Pedal-powered Internet Kiosk: • Pedal-powered Gadget Charger: • Pedal-powered Lawnmower: • Another Pedal-powered Washing Machine: • Pedal-powered Bottle Cooler and Heater: Categories: Uncategorized Tags:

Keeping it Simple: How to make bias tape {Melly Sews} Hello Keeping it Simple Readers! Today I'm going to show you a trick for making bias tape, and how to sew it on. First of all, what is bias tape? Bias tape is fabric that is cut on the diagonal , then has the raw edges folded to the wrong side. Single fold bias tape has the edges folded once, double fold has the edges folded twice. It can be used to finish seams or add a decorative touch to a garment, or both. Bias tape tips are usually available in the quilting tools section of the fabric store. Mark out your jig - it needs to be twice the width you want your final single fold bias tape to be, or 4 times the width you want your double fold tape to be. Cut your jig out, and also cut out a piece of cardboard that is the same length, but 1/8" less wide than you want your finished bias tape to be. With an x-acto knife, a utility razor or even carefully using scissors, score but do not cut the lines you marked. Now fold up your edges. Sew right in the fold of the bias tape.

Make my Week #35 - draft your own pattern i don't have one, but here's how you can easily draft your own: ::take a pinafore/singlet/dress in the correct size and trace around it - i only traced half then folded and cut the other half - adjusting length as required: ::it should look a little something like this:: ::to make the back piece, match the side seam and opposite shoulder seam. the rest entirely depends on your preference in curves:: **if don't have enough fabric to cut as a solid piece, use these two pieces (cutting 2 of the back) and add side seams** ::to make it a solid pattern piece (like i used) simply tape sides together, fold at centre front and cut on fold in fabric:: pretty easy huh? (i must apologise for pukey picture quality. it seems winter is throwing a tanty about heading north so it's dark,dark,dark indoors today)

Blind Hem Stitch (with a sewing machine First of all…….thank you, thank you for all of the help, advice, personal experiences, etc. with the PC vs. MAC debate (here). We weighed the pros, the cons, thought about what we use our computer for, how soon we’ll have to get another computer anyway, etc. (And haha, it WAS like starting a discussion about politics or religion. Do you sometimes wonder how those almost invisible hems are sewn into slacks? Bottoms of curtains? Occasional hems of high-quality dresses? Well, wonder no more. It really isn’t too hard to do. What?!! Good. Ready to learn how to make the Blind Hem Stitch?? First of all, look on your sewing machine to be sure you have this stitch… Then, to make the stitch, it makes it easier if you have the special Blind Hem Stitch Foot in your collection of sewing feet. Here’s what my Bernina Blind Hem Foot looks like. If you want to buy one, try a universal one like this one……..just be sure it will fit your machine. $10 isn’t so bad when it comes to making hemming easier.

my lovely vest NOW WITH TUTE!!! well I've been very busy lately...got a job as a traditional dance teacher at local school..well I'm on my semester break now..i study in music's education ..ha ha enough babbling my aunt gave me a new pair of jeans but it turns out 4 size bigger than mine.. but i like the fabric..so i made a cute vest from the pants legs .. and here it is front: i wore it once to work and my students keep asking me where did i buy it heheh back : ohhh before i totally forgot about it..this is the jeans before i turn it into the vest heheh well.. as i promised you guys here is the tute!!! 1- cut off both of the jeans's legs 2-Then rip the seam on one side of the pants leg and you will get the results as on the pic. repeat the same process on the other one. 3- decide how long you want the vest to be and drew a curvy line as shown on the pic. cut off the orange part ( i coloured it orange to make it easier for you to understand )

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