4 p. l., 202 p. 19 cm
If I could go back in time, this is what I would tell myself before I started sewing. I could have learned more and had more sewing success.
The measurements that matter to me, on the size 12 pattern (that's an Aussie 12) are: 1. Base of armscye, from one side seam to the other is 21"or 53cm 2. Middle of armscye, from edge of sleeve, is 15" or 38cm 3. Across shoulders, from sleeve cap to sleeve cap, is 15.5" or 39cm My body measurements are different, as follows: 1. Base of armscye, from one side seam to the other is 2.5" or 6.4cm less 2. Middle of armscye, from edge of sleeve, is 2.5" or 6.4cm less 3. about the same.
Creating a lettuce edge is super easy and satisfying. All you need is a knit fabric, a sewing machine with a zig-zag stitch and a little practice. Last post I previewed my convertible scarf-to-shrug that has a lettuce edge hem. Now I'll show you how to lettuce your edges and in the next post I'll
As a novice sewist, I find that I keep coming across words I just don't understand. To me, bias is not liking someone because they're a Vikings fan, and the
No matter how well designed a pattern may be, it cannot fit each individual perfectly. Each human body has its own quirks, and each person has different fitting needs. You may find that you need to enlarge a pattern beyond the sizes available on the sheet, or you might need to shrink it. Perhaps you
A friend's birthday is today and I wanted to make a little something for her. I found a cool tutorial to make a sewing caddy/pin cushion (link) on the Blue Patch Quilter's blog and thought I give it try. When filling the caddy, I put steel wool at the top to help keep pins & needles sharp... and I made a bean bag to put in the bottom to give it a little weight. I think it turned out nicely...
Have you ever wondered what the little ball is for on your seam ripper? Learn how to use a seam ripper and the little red ball.
Sleeve designs can be a little bit intimidating. Drafting them is kind of a science on its own, and it’s hard to imagine what shape you need to start with if
It may seem a little intimidating but with a few simple tips, you can easily master this technique and learn how to sew perfect corners every time.
Summer is just about here and yep, I am a slacker! I can't believe it has been 2-1/2 weeks since I have written in my sewing journal! Summer...
adding pockets to all the dresses in my closet and so today I thought I would share this post on how to add pockets to any dress. It is life changing!
How to Sew a Dart Quickly and Easily. For beginners, sewing darts can feel like a complicated step.. Learn how to sew and press a dart quickly and easily
Make more money and reach your goals with these 43 side hustle ideas to make more money. Pay for a vacation with cash, buy a new car with cash, build your savings, or pay off debt. Try one of these side job ideas to make extra money today.
Have you ever bought something that, made you feel a little bit guilty to throw out when you were finished with it? Perhaps you're just the kind of
I don't know if it's the umbrella or what that makes me feel like this table is a little Mad Hatterish minus the hats. I did end up with an awful lot on the table. One thing leads to another. But life is so like that. It could be the July heat that's making things feel a little crazy. It looked deceptively cool out under the trees on the lawn. But it's a hundred degrees! I've been wanting to showcase this tablecloth for awhile. It's an old Rachel Ashwell pattern from years ago. It has ruffles and is all pinky cheery, but it's a bit dark for her style. And it ends up being quite busy. So Mad Hatter it is! I got a couple of the umbrellas in the same pattern at the same time for the little girls. We use them more for sun than rain here. When you're stationed on the lawn the sun does what it wants, and you can pop up a little shade to relieve the madness. Edith Holden's Country Diary. We have a TON of birthdays starting now. I tossed in a bunch of white to soften things up. Vintage sheers, tea cloths, and chiffon pillows make for fun and frills. The mark on my china says "Royal Pettau" Germany US Zone. It's inheritance china. Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm off to party now! See you around! Jacqueline Join me at French Country Cottage~Feathered Nest Friday 2805~Potpourri Party The Charm of Home~Home Sweet Home Common Ground~Vintage Inspiration Between Naps on the Porch~Tablescape Thursday My Romantic Home~Show & Tell At the Picket Fence~Inspiration Friday How Sweet The Sound~PINK SATURDAY!
Free crochet amigurumi patterns... Great ideas about amigurumi doll and step-by-step crochet tutorial are here. You will have no trouble crocheting the free amigurumi patterns on our blog and you will have a great time.
DIY Neck Warmers (Button Tricks!): Neck warmers are one of the things I can't live without during the winters! It's funny how I've never tried to sew a neck warmer until now, really, instructables is inspiring me to make things everyday! I made 4 neck warmers with 4 different pattern…
The best and easiest way to sew bias tape with mitered corners. I even made a little video for you to explain it super clearly.
Before I realized I really wouldn’t have much wall space in the “studio,” I started collecting images of art that was textile or needleart-related, with the intention of finding a framable print or two for the walls in my project room. While organizing some of the image files (I have over 60,000 pictures on my ...
Summer is just about here and yep, I am a slacker! I can't believe it has been 2-1/2 weeks since I have written in my sewing journal! Summer...
We all know what heart-filled holiday is gracing our calendars soon, but my opinion is that a little flower love can be shared any time of the year. For friends stopping by or a cocktail party just fo...
Adding hemline slits to the sides of your boxer shorts will give a little extra leg room and comfort. This tutorial shows you how ...
Ruching fabric is so easy and can be used in many ways, from gathering up the sides of a shirt to shortening sleeves. How to sew ruching.
Making bows can be a fiddly business. We loop, and tie, and pull on skinny little pieces of ribbon and hope when we’re done that we end up with something kind of straight and pretty looking. It can leave even crafty folk feeling rather fumble fingered. Wouldn’t it be nice if we had a little...
Little girl knitting. --- Image by ? Bettmann/CORBIS
What was once a tedious and often frustrating technique of manually gathering and pleating fabric can now be achieved effortlessly with either a Gathering Foot or a Ruffler Foot. Both are great accessories to make your sewing life a little easier and faster. There are, however, a few differences between the two. The fa
A reference guide on how to sew with knit fabrics. Tips for sewing with knits, along with resources and books about knit fabrics.
Ruching fabric is so easy and can be used in many ways, from gathering up the sides of a shirt to shortening sleeves. How to sew ruching.
Hello m'dearies! It is Friday...Phew! Not that it should make any difference, as we've been enjoying a long summer holiday, where one day just melts into another! I have been keeping busy with the kidlets, going for leisurely walks and swims in the river. But, already the nights are drawing in, and there is a hint of autumn in the evening dusk. This time of year is sewing season for me. Here are a few bits I have created over the last two weeks to get me going. If you follow me on Instagram, you will know that these are now available in my Etsy shop! Pretty Perfect Pin Pillows... Needle books, sewn with love...♥ Blessings, Tania ♥
When I first started blogging about my projects, I shared an easy triangle shawlette and recently wanted to make a pattern that was very similar but with a lighter weight yarn. This particular wrap isn't so much a pattern as it's a 'how to' make a super easy, completely beginner friendly triangle scarf. You start with
Which is the best sewing machines for beginner quilters? here is 5 of my top Budget friendly beginner sewing machines in this post.
Hello my dear friends, this past Sunday morning was not very nice when it came to the weather. We had quite a storm that started in the middle of the night which woke me up at 4.15 am and kept me up for a few hours. Fortunately everything went well the rest of the night/early morning but we still had high wind warnings all day. So... what does a girl do when there is no point heading outside? ... she makes a new tutorial to share with her lovely, sweet and thoughtful bloggers! And that is what I did. I love my tiny crochet little flowers and my modest violets a lot because of their beauty and because they are so quick and easy to make and they can be used in so many ways. That's why I thought that it would be nice to create something little that will be perfect to pair up with either of them and that would be ... a little crochet butterfly. After a few tryouts and one of them went terribly wrong, I was happy with the look of the little flying fellow that I created and I was ready to share him with you and here he is ... ... my little 'Flutter~By'. You will need the same things as if you were crocheting my tiny flower or the modest violet ... ~ a crochet hook ~ I used a 1 mm hook ~ crochet yarn that is right for the strength size for the size of hook ~ scissors ~ a black marker (I will show you what for further down) ...that's all! The little butterfly is very easy to make and it is again only one row. I have given you the instructions in the written form and again as a chart so you may pick which one you prefer to use. And this is how you make the little critter ... ... make a magic ring leaving a little tail, it will be needed later. Now crochet the following into the ring ... ... 6 chain stitches, 1 double treble, 2 treble, 1 double crochet, 3 chain stitches, one slip stitch ... next ... 3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet, 1 treble, 4 chain stitches, 1 slip stitch ... now ... 4 chain stitches, 1 treble, 1 double crochet, 3 chain stitches, 1 slip stitch ... and finally ... 3 chain stitches, 1 double crochet, 2 treble, 1 double treble, 6 chain stitches, 1 slip stitch ... and that is it!! Leaving a thread 'tail' for pulling ~ cut your thread now. Take both of your thread 'tails' and pull them very tight to make the butterfly form. Then tie a knot in the thread 'tails' and pull very tightly again ... ... then cut them off short leaving about half an inch. These are now your little critter's antennae. This is a neat little butterfly ~ just over the size of a penny. And this is where a black marker might come in handy. If you prefer your little flutter~by to have black antennae ... ... then using your marker, very carefully dye them black but make sure you don't get too close to the body so that you don't accidentally mark it. And that's all that's to it ... you are done! I decided to use a small earring as the butterflies body, but you can use anything you would like really or leave it just as it is. I hope you have enjoyed my latest tutorial ~ it was really neat to make it! It is so nice when you stop by here at Todowlen and visit me, so maybe I will see you here soon again. I hope you are well my dear friends and life is treating you kind. Have a peaceful and creative day, Karen B.
"Every child who sews with a will should have a wee birdie to help with his bill."I have long been fascinated with some of the clever inventions of the past, the sewing bird being one of them. The sewing bird, also known as a sewing clamp, hemming clamp, or third hand, was used in the 18th and early 19th centuries to attach one end of a piece of cloth firmly to a table to enable the seamstress to hold her sewing taut with one hand while stitching with the other.(Image Source) Commonly used in the Victorian home, this third hand clamps to a table while the beak holds the fabric to be sewn. Depressing the tail releases the beak enabling the fabric to be repositioned or removed. Before the invention of the sewing machine, clothing, sheets, and other household items were sewn by hand, this handy little clamp was often used for hemming. (Reproduction Sewing Bird for sale at Victorian Trading Company) Early clamps can be traced to the late 17th century. The "sewing bird" came into fashion early in the 18th century. Invented in the Georgian period in England, it was the first device that allowed the material to be moved without having to loosen the clamp. Many were made for the travel trade and were used for advertisements. Most were made of polished and turned wood or iron. Victorian clamps were made of brass, iron, steel and painted wood. (Image Source) In America the first sewing birds were called "grippers." Not used widely until mid-19th century, they became popular as a luxury item, which a young man would present to his intended bride months before the wedding. These were made in many varieties; birds with or without a pin cushion, on a spindle or not, deer, dogs, fish, frogs, snakes, dolphins, cherubs and people. Small thread winders, spool holders, netting hooks and rug braiders were also common. (Antique Sewing Bird) After the invention of the sewing machine the need for grippers was diminished but they were still manufactured as novelties. The Singer Sewing Machine Company produced a few as late as 1980. These original inexpensive novelties of yesteryear are expensive antique collectibles today. (Reproduction Sewing Birds sold at My Secret Shelf) I have seen these marvels in antique stores but don't actually own one, however, I had a need for making my own version of a "sewing bird". I found myself frustrated at always have to run to my sewing basket while crafting when I needed a handy pin, needle, or thread. I began my solution with a faded pale blue feed sack, an old cork/metal bottle stopper, and a vintage iron receipt holder found at a flea market... I sketched a little bird body, tail, and wings onto the feed sack with a Mark-B-Gone marker adding detail lines to the body, tail, and wings, which I then stitched over in brown embroidery floss... After the pieces were stitched together and stuffed, I removed the marker lines with a damp cloth and then used Fabri-tac to attach the tail and wings... I used a strong glue (E-6000) to glue the bottle stopper to the bottom of a small purchased twig and moss nest... And then I glued the bird into the nest, tacking the wings to the sides of the nest... I slipped spools of thread onto the receipt holder and pushed the cork bottle stopper down onto the sharp tip of the holder, then filling my sewing birds nest with needful supplies, like a mini scissor tucked under one wing (These were a gift from my sweet friend Pam and they are so sturdy and cut so well)... A large needle and thimble under the other wing... Pins and needles perch on the back of the bird... A little surprise pocket in the tail conceals a needle threader (I hate to admit that my eyes are just not what they used to the and I actually need one of these now!)... Here is my new sewing bird sitting on the worktable and all ready for service with no more running to the sewing basket! (For more great sewing ideas visit http://topreveal.com/diy-sewing-craft-ideas) They say that necessity is the mother of invention. I truly believe that and I am very happy with how my little version of a handy and helpful "sewing bird" turned out. "Sew", if you could create a needful invention to solve one of your problems, what would it be? ""Blessings, Miss Sandy
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A quick and easy DIY basket you can knit up no time flat. These small baskets are soft and flexible and can be folded down for storage.
How to Knit the 1X1 RIB Stitch Pattern with Studio Knit
Today I have a quick little tutorial for you to show you how I clean finished both the neckline and the armholes of my Colette Moneta Peplum. When making the sleeveless version of the Moneta [V1], the
Teaching Kids To Sew, Part 5: Stitch types, sewing on curves, and seam allowances | via makeit-loveit.com
I have always loved to make things and have always had all sorts of books and kits where I found instructions and inspiration. As a kid in the late 60's and 70's, the craft books and kits I used had a different look and style to those shown below, but much of the basic information was the same. I love the illustrations and the way the color is used on the pages below ~ the layouts and the hand lettering further enhance the pages ~ I want to go make a pompom right away! Looks like recycling/repurposing isn't such a new thing afterall....check out all the stuff you can make from a cheese box! {all images via agence eureka}
