How to sew a fagoted seam A fagoted seam is a decorative seam that joins two pieces of fabric together with a space between them and a row of hand stitching. It’s a very pretty detail seen most often in vintage clothing. It’s easy to incorporate this kind of seam into any patterns you make that have a yoke, or any other simple seam. In this case, I’m making a silk blouse with a V-shaped yoke. Here’s what you’ll need: two pieces you’d like to join togetherheavy thread or embroidery floss for hand stitcheshand sewing embroidery needlea piece of paper large enough to lay your pieces ona pencila ruler The first step is to turn the seam allowance under on each side of the seam. Now use your ruler and pencil to draw your seam on the paper. Lay your pieces over the seam you just drew and align the edges with your lines. Using your floss and hand embroidery needle, stitch the edges together using the fagot stitch. Here’s a diagram of how to do the fagot stitch, from one of my vintage books from the 1920s.
How to add a zippered pocket to a purse-Tutorial I am currently in the process of building up inventory for my Etsy & Artfire shops...................so this is the right time to create tutorials as I am anywayz sewing quite a bit.All I have to do is click pics:) One thing that I have come across very often is how lot of crafters are REEEALLY scared of zippers! Believe me its much easier than it looks!! Today I am going to do a quick tutorial on adding zippered pockets to your bags & purses. OK............lets roll. 1. I made this yesterday night so pardon the pics quality:) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Well................you have learnt how to add zippered pocket & I have learnt not to click any pics at night:( Drop me a line if I have confused you anywhere.
The Awesome Bag Tutorial with Guest Meg of elsiemarley happy monday everyone! did you have a good weekend filled with sewing, knitting & crochet? you ready for some more inspiration and projects galore? yippee! today we're welcoming meg from one of my faaaavvvve blogs to stalk - elsiemarley!!!! meg's projects seem effortless, they are so organic and i find myself so drawn to her work, thoughts and her blog. whenever i find myself needing to find a boost of good ol creative energy i pop on over to elsiemarley. this pastry chef is now making the most delectable crafts & sewn goodies instead of chocolate's and boy am i happy she is. just like chocolate meg lures you in and then once you take your first bite it's instant luv! i tell you....blogging is just so much fun and then when you blog and get to have bloggers you are amazed by on a weekly basis come post on your own blog...well.....it's just fab and one of the many reasons why i love what i do! so get ready to open up another pressie! Hello Mommyhood readers, Meg from elsiemarley here!
Add a Zipper to a Finished Tote Bag My customers are always challenging me. One recently asked if I could add a zipper to an existing Oversized Beach Tote so that she could use it as an overnight bag. So in my usual way, I researched, I thank (thunk? thought? perseverated?) - and over-thought it in my anal/perfectionist way.... The existing solutions on the internet require using a fabric flap. With the zipper separated, baste one side to the bag. To sew the other side of the zipper, first attach it to the sewn side. I felt that it was a successful solution to the problem presented. I also tried tucking in the ends of each side of the zipper for a cleaner look. To tuck in the "bottom" of the zipper, I had to invert the zipper before joining it. Either way, a quick, simple way to add a zipper to a purchased or finished tote!
Chic Steals: How To Re-Fit a Button-Down Shirt...To Your Size! Fitting 101 creative little daisy: Don't fear the zipper Zippers seem to be the boogyman of sewing. The monster under the bed that puts fear in the hearts of sew-ers. And like the boogyman zippers need not scare you, the fear is only imagined. For a long time I avoided anything that required putting a zipper in. I'd check the back of the pattern to see if a zipper was required, if so, that pattern went back in the drawer. Putting a zippered pocket into a purse is a good way to wet your feet, so to speak where zippers are concerned. This is the method I use for putting a zippered pocket in a purse. Materials: Zipper: I'm using a 7" zipper Fabric for pocket: A rectangle that is about 9" wide. Ruler and Pen Zipper foot: I think this is key to putting zippers in. Step 1: Fold the rectangle in half the long way to determine the center line. Step 2: About 1/2" below the center line draw a rectangular box that is 1/2" x 7 1/2" Step 3: Pin the pocket onto your purse lining piece. Position it so that the rectangle is where you want the pocket to be. Step 4:
Awaiting Ada: Bubble Quilt I’ve been working for a long time on this puff quilt, I started it around Christmas time and it just kept getting pushed to the side. When we were little we had this great bubble quilt that our grandma made us, and I wanted to make one for Ada. I only vaguely remembered what it looked like, so my puffs are much bigger, but it turned out great and Ada loves squishing the colorful puffs! I made a practice puff a while ago for my Puff Pin Cushion and kept the same dimensions. I finally finished making an alternative method for making a bubble quilt, You sew the entire top together before you stuff the puffs! Check out the new tutorial here! Check out my newest finished bubble quilts! Here are some other bubble quilts! The size I made is a little strange, it’s quite long and narrow, so for now we just play with it on the floor, but I’m thinking it would look amazing at the foot of her bed when we eventually turn it to a toddler bed. Step 1: Pick out a bunch of scrap fabrics that you like.
Zippered Welt Pocket Done Properly A long time ago, I wrote the Pocket Series, which was a manic string of tutorials on making 25? 26? different pockets. It was meant to be a bunch of short, quick tutorials so that even the beginner-est of us could feel confident adding pockets to the various projects they were working on. One of those pockets was the zippered welt pocket. In the writeup, I mentioned (in para 3 of that post) that the method demonstrated was not the usual one I used to make that kind of pocket but I went ahead anyway because it was a short-cut version that could be finished in a few, easy-to-visualize steps. These photographs (but not the method or instructions; these were rewritten and changed for this tutorial) are conveniently borrowed from the Bella Bag pattern that's still in the testing lab(s), which explains why the big orange piece of fabric is strangely called the Lining Back. You will need: Step 1 Pin in place. Step 2 Sew exactly on the long edges of the welt (black dashed lines). Step 3 Step 4
Zip-up Earbuds I love to have my music with me everywhere I go, but I hate the tangled mess my wires become when I toss them in my bag or pocket. Last night I whipped up a fun and functional solution by adding a zipper to my earbuds. This project took me around an hour to do (perfect for catching up on some t.v. from hulu.com). The supplies are few; basic sewing supplies, a pair of headphones, and a nice long zipper. The first step is to pull the earbuds apart, to separate the wires all the way down to the plug. Next, take one side of your headphones and one side of the zipper tape and start stitching the wire into the tape. It’s as easy as that! Then unzip them to the length I want and put them on so much faster than having to untangle the mess!
Tutorial ~ Zippered and Slip Pocket Tutorial Many of you know Autum from her fabulous creations and her blog, Creative Little Daisy. We’ve long enjoyed Autum’s sewing and asked if we could share her tutorial on Patchwork Bags early this year. For Bag Month we asked Autum to share a bit of her sewing expertise with us in the form of a tutorial on pockets for bags, and she’s done around four tutorials! Zippered Pocket Tutorial One of the biggest phobias of sewing is the dreaded zipper. Find the center (side to side) of your lining piece and your pocket piece. I’ve found the easiest way to determine the center is first fold the lining piece in half, side to side and make a crease with your fingernail. Machine stitch along the marked lines. Push the pocket though the window to the back side of lining pressing the seam away from the center. This is how it looks from the front side. You can secure the zipper in place using pins this point, but I find it much easier to glue it in place instead. The finished zipper.
Quilt Class 101 - Week 3 - Cutting Week 3 - Cutting!! Cutting is so so important when making a quilt. I think sometimes it can be over looked or rushed. When I first started quilting I had no idea what tools I needed, or how to use them properly. I didnt know about cutting and sewing accurately. I quickly learned that if you to make a quilt where the seam lines all line up properly and its accurate, you need to begin by cutting your pieces.... properly. Tools There are lots of different tools that you can get for quilting, but there are a few, that I feel are a must! Rotary Cutter - When making a quilt, you really shouldn't use scissors to cut your fabric. Cutting Mat - If your using a rotary cutter you need a cutting mat. Ruler - A clear acrylic ruler. There are a few things your will find along the way that you will need. Like i said...When I first started my cutting skills werent great. Fabric Requirements OR 2 charm packs ( 84, 5" squares) OR 12” strips of 7 Different fabrics. How to Cut Properly 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Then,
Inner pocket zip (scroll down) September 7th, 2012 Email 38 users recommend Here is my felted wool tote. Jen Stern Felted wool is so beautiful, the embroidered detail is just icing on the cake! Isn't it amazing how tiny a big cardigan can get? Photo: Jen Stern In the back of my mind, I've been meaning to try felting wool sweaters-shrinking one of my favorite cardigans in the wash was just the push I needed to give it a try! How to Embroider on Felted WoolEmbroidering on felted wool is like embroidering on a towel. After you cut out your bag pieces, use chalk to draw guide lines on the pieces that you want to embroider. I like to use the no-fuss, no-muss method of centering my border design. Hoop the Stitch n' Wash and use 505 Temporary Adhesive Spray to adhere the felted wool into position in the hoop. Here is my completed border. After you finish embroidering, put your bag together according to the pattern directions. Determine how long you want your zippered opening to be. Position the zipper behind this window.