Mending
One area of sewing that I don't mind tackling is mending and today I tackled three hems and a leather jacket that needed a new zipper.
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Mending
One area of sewing that I don't mind tackling is mending and today I tackled three hems and a leather jacket that needed a new zipper.
Matching Notches
Matching Notches
It was a very good class with a group of talented students!
Easy Zippers
Easy Zippers
Easy Zippers provides detailed, step by step instructions on how to insert 5 different types of zippers using the Islander Industrial Shortcut Techniques for faster, easier and professional results.
The DVD has close up video showing how to insert a centered, lap, invisible, traditional fly and mock fly zipper, all without using a pin or basting. It’s like having Rosebud with you at your sewing machine. Discover why traditional zipper methods only increase the anxiety level and produce the “homemade" look. But best of all, learn how to overcome those obstacles to yield professional results, easily.
The Easy Zipper DVD and the single toe zipper foot are available by contacting Rosebud
A Subject Close to our Hearts!
Fitting the Girls
A Subject Close To Our Heart!
Stay
tuned to learn more on the correct way to FIT The Girls! SEW many have
been using the wrong method and need to take a good look in the mirror .
. .
Custom Dress Form
Making a Custom Dress Form
The Paper Mache Method
Many
of us desire to have a custom dress form with our exact measurements
and shape to help with draping and fitting issues. Like many, I have
tried all of them and found one that is economical, fast and very
durable.
The results are as follows.
The
Duct Tape Double – was too sticky for pins. It starts to droop and
‘melt’ after some time, especially if your sewing room is warm.
The
Styrofoam Double – was very messy to make, and ‘grew’ no matter how
carefully the foam was applied. It was also very flimsy to use.
The
Adjustable Consumer Form – has open spaces no matter what size you are
with no way to pin or fit your pattern where it is crucial to fit.
The Paper Mache Method – has very accurate results.
I was surprised that the finished measurements matched mine EXACTLY! It
was quick to make (within one hour), inexpensive, pinnable, and retains
your true body shape. Finally, an affordable body double that fits!
The Paper Mache Method was developed by Connie Crawford, Fashion Patterns by Coni,
after researching the professional dress form method and several other
custom form processes. If your body shape changes, this method is SEW
fast and economical that a new form can be easily made whenever a new
body size is needed.
Pictured
here are two incomplete Paper Mache Methods in their rough forms. The
openings need to be reinforced and then stabilized on the inside. After
which they will be stuffed and mounted on a stand. Finally they will be
covered with a custom fitted shoulder princess seam muslin cover.
They look like very shapely ladies!
sewseam2seam@gmail.com
Ribbon Flowers How To
19 Ways To Make Ribbon Flowers
Pretty ribbon flowers can be used to embellish all kinds of things such as tote bags, headbands, hair clips, shirts, brooches, scrapbooks and albums, gift toppers, etc. They can be made from assorted trims like organza, velvet, satin, grosgrain, pleated…you name it, there’s a flower you can make out of it! Here are over a dozen tutorials showing you how to make them including folded roses and ruffly flowers, enjoy!
lisapace.com
Ribbon Flower Tutorial: Simple method involving weaving thread through the ribbon and gathering it into a flower. Embellish with pretty buttons.
No-Sew Rosette: Shows how to make a pretty flower using wired edge ribbon and a dab of hot glue.
cuteasafox.com
vanessachristenson.com
Pin:
Another tutorial showing how to make a pretty flower using wire edged
ribbon, folding and sewing. Attach a piece of felt on the back to hold a
pin if you like.
Pleated: Made with satin or grosgrain pleated ribbon, a bit of glue, a piece of chipboard and a button.
mayaroad.typepad.com
hopestudios.blogspot.com
Loop: Easy to make, uses thin ribbon arranged in loops and held in place with glue or a pretty button.
candicecarpenter.typepad.com
burdastyle.com
Rose Bouquet: Made with satin ribbon (or fabric if you wish), stems are made with wire and floral tape.
Rolled & Folded Roses: Made by rolling and folding then stitching in place every few sections to secure in place.
weddingbee.com
onelittleword.typepad.com
Folded:
The ribbon is first attached to a felt circle then folded and stitched
in place around it. Embellish with a button in the middle.
Rolled: Ribbon is first attached to a circle punch (with hot glue) then twisted and rolled around the circle (while being glued in place).
flourishes.org
nikkiinstitches.wordpress.com
Ruched: Ribbon is first gathered in a zig-zag pattern then rolled together to shape flower.
Double Layer Organza Petals: Made with wire edge organza ribbon, fold and pleat into petals (held in place by a few stitches in the center). Embellish with pretty beads in the center.
weddingbee.com
scrap-a-little.com
Two-Toned Ribbon Roses:
Made with two strands of ribbon and folded and rolled into a flower,
use as the center of pretty gift bows if you like (scroll down page to
see example).
obstinatepursuit.blogspot.com
bayoubags.com
Simple Flower Tutorial:
Uses little flower stamens (from the cake decorating aisle of your
local craft store), or substitute a narrow ribbon in their place.
Rick-Rack Rosettes: Made with two strips of medium rick-rack sewn together then simply rolled and dabbed with hot glue.
thecraftingchicks.com
missiekrissie.blogspot.com
No-Sew Trim Flowers: Make rolled flowers from lace, eyelet or ribbon trim (held in place with hot glue).
Five Petals with Rounded Ends: Here’s an interesting technique that rounds the ribbon edge with a washer and wood burning tool.
ribbonflowers.blogspot.com
alliesinstitches.blogspot.com
Canterbury Bells: (to applique on projects) Made with wired ribbon.
One Hour Skirt
One Hour Skirt
Just in time for the holidays, Haberman Fabrics, Royal Oak, MI posted this fast and flirty, trendy brocade skirt.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
A: Using 1 width of fabric:
A: Using 1 width of fabric:
Just in time for the holidays, Haberman Fabrics, Royal Oak, MI posted this fast and flirty, trendy brocade skirt.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 1/2 yard* of fabric.
We used 54" wide brocade fabric. Fabric yardage needed depends on your hip measurement and the width of your fabric.
* If your hip measurement, plus 10 inches allowed for skirt fullness, is the same or less than the width of the fabric, you will need 1/2 yard piece of fabric. Use SEWING DIRECTIONS A
* If your hip measurement, plus 10 inches allowed for skirt fullness, is more than the width of the fabric, you will need a total of 1 yard of fabric. That's 1/2 yard for front + 1/2 yard for back. Use SEWING DIRECTIONS B.
- 2" wide elastic, cut the same as your waist measurement.
- 1 hour of time
A: Using 1 width of fabric:
- Cut your fabric into a rectangle that is the width of hip + 10 inches and 16 1/2" long. (15" + 1 1/2" hem allowance)
- Finish raw edges. Serge or zigzag stitch all 4 edges of rectangle.
- Sew fabric into a circle, side edges right side together with a 5/8" seam.
- Press: Test heat of iron on scrap of skirt fabric before
using iron on your skirt. Adjust heat lower if necessary. Press
seam allowance open as shown below.
- Mark top edge of skirt into 4 equal sections, with the back seam as a marking point, as shown above.
- Sew elastic into a circle with a 5/8" seam. Mark bottom
edge of elastic into 4 equal sections with the back seam as a
marking point, as shown below.
- Place wrong side of elastic on top edge of right side of skirt, with marked bottom edge of elastic overlapping 5/8" of fabric edge.
- Match markings. Pin elastic to fabric at each mark, pinning elastic seam open to lessen bulk.
- Sewing: Edge stitch bottom edge of elastic 1/4" in from its edge, stretching elastic to match fabric width as you sew elastic onto skirt.
- Hem: Fold up 1 1/2" hem on bottom edge of skirt. Hand or machine stitch hem 1 1/4" from bottom.
- Cut your fabric into 2 rectangles each being half hip measurement + 11 inches (for skirt fullness and seam allowance) and 16 1/2" long. (15" + 1 1/2" hem allowance)
- Finish raw edges. Serge or zigzag stitch all 4 edges of front and back rectangles.
- To sew fabric into circle: Place both skirt pieces right sides together with tops going the same direction and side edges matching. Sew fabric sides together with 5/8" seams.
- To mark top edge of skirt into 4 equal sections, mark center front and center back and side seams as shown below.
- Sew elastic into a circle with a 5/8" seam. Mark bottom edge
of elastic into 4 equal sections, with the back seam as a marking
point, as shown below.
- Place wrong side of elastic on top edge of right side of skirt, with elastic seam at the center back of skirt and bottom edge of elastic overlapping 5/8" of fabric edge.
- Match markings. Pin elastic to fabric at each mark, pinning elastic seam open to lessen bulk.
- Sewing: Edge stitch bottom edge of elastic 1/4" in from its edge, stretching elastic to match fabric width as you sew elastic onto skirt.
- Hem: Fold up 1 1/2" hem on bottom edge of skirt. Hand or machine stitch hem 1 1/4" from bottom.
A: Using 1 width of fabric:
- Cut your fabric into a rectangle that is the width of hip + 10 inches and 16 1/2" long. (15" + 1 1/2" hem allowance)
- Finish raw edges. Serge or zigzag stitch all 4 edges of rectangle.
- Sew fabric into a circle, side edges right side together with a 5/8" seam.
- Press: Test heat of iron on scrap of skirt fabric before
using iron on your skirt. Adjust heat lower if necessary. Press
seam allowance open as shown below.
- Mark top edge of skirt into 4 equal sections, with the back seam as a marking point, as shown above.
- Sew elastic into a circle with a 5/8" seam. Mark bottom
edge of elastic into 4 equal sections with the back seam as a
marking point, as shown below.
- Place wrong side of elastic on top edge of right side of skirt, with marked bottom edge of elastic overlapping 5/8" of fabric edge.
- Match markings. Pin elastic to fabric at each mark, pinning elastic seam open to lessen bulk.
- Sewing: Edge stitch bottom edge of elastic 1/4" in from its edge, stretching elastic to match fabric width as you sew elastic onto skirt.
- Hem: Fold up 1 1/2" hem on bottom edge of skirt. Hand or machine stitch hem 1 1/4" from bottom.
- Cut your fabric into 2 rectangles each being half hip measurement + 11 inches (for skirt fullness and seam allowance) and 16 1/2" long. (15" + 1 1/2" hem allowance)
- Finish raw edges. Serge or zigzag stitch all 4 edges of front and back rectangles.
- To sew fabric into circle: Place both skirt pieces right sides together with tops going the same direction and side edges matching. Sew fabric sides together with 5/8" seams.
- To mark top edge of skirt into 4 equal sections, mark center front and center back and side seams as shown below.
- Sew elastic into a circle with a 5/8" seam. Mark bottom edge
of elastic into 4 equal sections, with the back seam as a marking
point, as shown below.
- Place wrong side of elastic on top edge of right side of skirt, with elastic seam at the center back of skirt and bottom edge of elastic overlapping 5/8" of fabric edge.
- Match markings. Pin elastic to fabric at each mark, pinning elastic seam open to lessen bulk.
- Sewing: Edge stitch bottom edge of elastic 1/4" in from its edge, stretching elastic to match fabric width as you sew elastic onto skirt.
- Hem: Fold up 1 1/2" hem on bottom edge of skirt. Hand or machine stitch hem 1 1/4" from bottom.
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