Downloadable Knitting Patterns - Chic Knits FALL 2011 - Chic Knits Knitting Patterns Designed by Bonne Marie Burns Sew Your own Clothes, how to sew clothes, how to make your own clothing, crafts of chadds ford, love to sew A Message for the Beginner Seamstress and Fashion Designer Sewing your own clothes can be anything from pajamas to your own winter coat. If you are just starting out, I would suggest that you start with a simple pair of shorts or pants that have an elastic waistband. Have fun sketching your clothing line too. Remember to include accessories: hats, purses, belts, scarves, etc... As you begin to sew more clothes and you become more experienced, than you can go onto more difficult projects. The basic rule for buying patterns for beginner sewers is; buy ones that have elastic for the waist band or just pull over tops and pjs .
EMBROIDERY STITCHES Here is some information on embroidery stitches and how to work them effectively Back stitch Back stitch is most often used to outline an area of a design.Each back stitch is worked along one side of a square or diagonally across the square as indicated on the chart for that particular design. Bullion knots To work a bullion knot, bring the needle up at one end of the stitch. Chain stitch To work chain stitch, bring the needle through the fabric at one end of the stitch. Couching To work a line of couching, start by laying the surface thread along the line it is to cover. Cross stitch To work a cross stitch, bring the needle through the fabric in the bottom left hand corner of the "square" to be filled (1). French knot To work a French knot, bring the thread out at the required position, hold the thread with the thumb and wrap the thread twice round the needle. Running stitch To work a line of running stitches, bring the needle through the fabric at one end of the line. Stem stitch