A simple A-line skirt pattern would have been a better choice due to the fabric, contour waist and curvy side seams – oh well! The only fit adjustment I made was to straighten the side seams. It was a challenge to match the plaid at contour waist and get it to fit around my body ...
finishing it as a cape so that I could wear it in time for Halloween. After many years of meaning to knit baubles for our Christmas tree, this year I took part in the Arne & Carlos advent calendar and knitted 12 (
Sadly you can’t just fold up tapered leg pattern pieces to shorten the length, as there can be problems with a hem at the end of a tapered seam. For advice see the tapered seams section of this hems post. There are many patterns which include both straight and tapered pants, though ...
It's how easy they are to sew. Really, grab a few scraps and sew a straight-ish line. Even if not all the seams are impeccably finished, be sure the baby won't mind, as long as that bib, baby hat or onesie accent is comfortable to wear. So if you have a friend who's getting...
After a couple of false starts, while deciding which fibers to use, I settled on four blue strands and two ivory from my fabric, in combination with four strands of ivory Phildar yarn left over from a sweater I knitted for my husband many years ago. This was the set-up I used. It ...
You’ll be able to quilt, sew seams, and design on almost any fabric you like. It’s not quite as fast as other sewing machines, but it’s perfect for any home sewing activities you have in mind. If you’re looking to start a business, you may opt for a more industrial Juki ...
Although there are several ‘Big 4’ poncho patterns, none are like this. But it’s easy enough to copy, by adding very short underarm seams to 2 rectangles. There are many free patterns online. That poncho with sequins is probably intended for party wear !
If you have a knitting machine, you need a Hague Linker. It joins the seams of knitted garments such as sleeves, body, collars, bands etc & can also be used for decorative linking. You just place the knitting on the circular point ring, which rotates as the handle is turned (or the ...
I regretted sewing both shoulder seams together as if I hadn’t I could have knitted on straight needles then sewn the open shoulder and side of the neck up when finished. I even thought about unpicking the left shoulder seam. I sat with the knitting on my lap with a pair of scissors ...
knitted, and stretchy fabrics. includes free phone support for the life of the product, and a 25-year limited warranty. comes complete with 2 snap-on feet, a foot controller, a soft cover, needles, and more. uses standard sewing machine needles. ideal for sewing decorative and finishing sti...