Where I didn’t stick to the spirit of the book is the ‘party dresses’ theme. I thought it would be interesting to look beyond how the designs are presented and find new ways to wear them. In the book this top is paired with a loose mini or maxi skirt. This top has a front yo...
The Curvy Sewing Collective is delighted to welcome Lindsie to the blog today. You may know her from SewBusty on Facebook, Instagram and the new SewBusty blog. Enjoy! I’m sure I’m not alone in hating pattern alterations. I loathe them. Despise them. When I sit down to make a proje...
"Sewing for Superheroes" is the fifth title in Marie Porter's "Spandex Simplified" series, and is all about designing and creating flattering, comfortable, and show-stopping spandex cosplay. (BAM! POW!) Two random pages from the book This sewing manual is written from the experience of not ...
Unfortunately I read an article in the Winter 2024 Threads magazine titled Pattern Potential – A Guide To Evaluating and Choosing Wisely after I completed the jacket. The biggest problem with the pattern are the construction techniques. It would have been so much better to have a back neck fac...
The instructions called for finishing the armhole by turning under the raw edge of the fabric 5/8″ and doing a narrow hem. I thought this would be almost impossible at the curve of the underarm. I finished the armholes with purchased bias tape instead. ...
Hand tacking before machining makes the sewing easier. Tip: Sew with the curve and do not attempt to straighten it while machining. Accurate Corners: Careful marking is essential. Depending on the fabric, mark or thread trace the seam lines to indicate the exact shape of the inside corner ...
Use the pattern to curve the corners of the Main fabric, Lining fabric, and batting pieces. Quilt the Main fabric piece Baste the batting to the back of the Main fabric piece. If you’re using fusible fleece, you can just follow manufacturer’s instructions to fuse the fleece to the back...
Veronica Coat Tutorials: Sewing the Pockets & Catchstitching January 5, 2016 1910s, catalog scans My Christmas Gift To You- 1910’s Holiday Wish Book Catalog December 27, 2015 finished projects, pattern line New sewing pattern! Veronica 1940’s Coat December 18, 2015 events, finished ...
Iron on somefusible interfacingto thewrong sideof the fabric right where the hook & loop pieces will be sewn on. Fold the pocket flap along the fold line and trim away the rounded edges:eyeballingthe curve will work just fine. To make both sides even, cut the fabric folding the flap in...
Bernina BEBUNDLE Embroidery Bundle 5 Stabilizers, 30 Threads, 200 Designs, Big Book of Embroidery, $25 Online Gift Certificate, Tearaway Tape, Needles Free Ground Shipping to the Contiguous USA Coats & Clark 14081 Steel Yarn Needles #16, 2" Kimberbell KDKB1258 12 x 18 inch Sheet Embroidery...