A scrap of fabric that I was practicing a new transfer technique on. I think it's gonna work.
If you don’t want to embroider by hand, purchasing a special sewing machine for the task might be your best bet.
Sewing by hand? Not everyone has access to a sewing machine or knows how to sew. Here are 3 of the most important hand sewing stitches to know.
In the last post, we went over stitches to use for a basic hem. But some garments and some fabrics require a narrow hem. Really narrow, like ⅛” or 3mm. The best way to sew a narrow hem? That depen…
Learn how to sew buttonholes 3 ways - with a one step stitch on a sewing machine, freehand on a sewing machine, or sewing by hand.
What are the Differences of Each Embroidery? Types of stitches in Machine Embroidery - The sewing method is the fundamental difference between hand and machi
Learn how to sew by taking things one step at a time. You'll find everything you need in this article for sewing newbies.
Learn to sew the overcast stitch, perfect for finishing fabric edges, to prevent fraying. step by step method to sew by hand and by sewing machine.
I'm teaching a Free Motion Quilting class starting in April at my LQS, Heartstrings and Heirlooms. I finished up the class sample over the weekend. In the class the students will do larger samples, but I needed a small book of designs to advertise the class. As you can see in the above end view, I used three different types of batting for my sample book - Quilter's Dream 100% Cotton, Hobbs 80/20 (80% cotton and 20% polyester), and a 100% wool. I used a tutorial from a recent Quilting Arts Magazine issue (the February/March 2014 issue) to make my little book. The instructions involved drawing some lines on a piece of fabric, then sewing on the lines with a walking foot to make a larger sheet and baste the layers together. Then you quilt your designs and cut the "pages" apart. The tutorial in the magazine was very good. If you are interested in making a book like mine, I suggest you get a copy of the magazine. Below is a collage of designs I plan to cover in the class. Along the top of each page I wrote the name of the design, the batting type and page number from the book I will be using for the class. In case you are interested, I'm using the book Free Motion Quilting with Angela Waters. It has become my go-to book for quilting ideas as of late.
8" x 10" 17" x 21" framed Umbel silhouettes with rose hips. This piece was displayed at the Circle Craft Christmas Market at the new Vancouver Convention Centre, West. 2010, and Crafthouse Granville Island 2013. SOLD Machine and hand embroidery, couching, appliqué, some metallic threads. www.chursinoff.com/kirsten/
Since I have begun hand quilting my first WIP finish for 2015, I thought it would be appropriate to post some vintage quilting designs. These were published in late 1930s newspapers by Florence LaGanke, using the Nancy Page pseudonym. Unlike the Nancy Page series quilts which were free patterns appe
All finished, hope you like it....x
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With a few small fabric yo-yos, some beads, and couched yarn, you can create elegant vintage-inspired surface design that will turn your project into a showstopper.
Maggi and I had a great day at the Festival of Quilts on Saturday - the time flew by and I wondered if I would get to see everything, but we did really well and even managed to meet up with Julie and Angela for lunch and a natter. If you visit Julie's and Maggi's blog you'll see a selection of beautiful quilts.........here are some of my favourites: Detail from 'Drawn by the Sea' - Sarah-Jane Dixon 'Graceful Dance' - Janneke de Vries-Bodzinga, the winner of the pictorial quilts section, Incredibly beautiful.....click for a close-up. 'Jazz Dots' - Cecilia Gonzalez Desedemas 'Eye of the Storm' - Sarah Welsby 'Between the Sheets' - Jacqui Parkinson 'Britain - what it means to you' - Terry Donalson Detail 'Golden Days - Janina Moore One of the miniature quilts (approx 6" sq) 'Whirlpool Galaxy' - Dorian Walton (2nd prize) Winner of the miniature quilts 'Autumn' - Hilary Drake. Tiny pieces of fabric! 'Branching out' - Jenny Rolfe Detail from Julie's quilt - 'Change' (see full size photo on Julie or Maggi's blog) A few details from exhibiting artists...... Cas Holmes Fabric printing demonstration from Claire Benn at Committed to Cloth. Frances Pickering kindly posed for a photo and signed the book I bought from her. And finally something from me....... A little fabric and paper collage (3" across) made from some scraps provided by Cas Holmes (a stained teabag, some pretty fabric and a piece of old hand embroidery) along with a few things of my own. Not my usual colour scheme is it? Ah well....back to the purple, lime and turquoise tomorrow ;-)
Hand embroidery is a great technique to add customization to your me made projects. Check out the Sew Daily guide to hand embroidery stitches.
Learn to make a perfect embroidery star with this easy to follow star stitch tutorial. Once mastered, this simple stitch is sure to become a favorite.
Buy the Nelly Coat sewing pattern from JULIANA MARTEJEVS. Nelly is a DIY coat you put together entirely without a sewing machine using only a simple hand embroidery technique. The pattern includes both short and long versions. This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats: – PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF? – PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop? Suggested fabrics: Wool loden (does not fray when cut). Fabric requirements: 147 cm wide fabric: Short version, 165 cm // Long version, 225 cm. Sizing: XS – XXXL (approx. UK 6/8 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart. Notions: Embroidery thread (8 m skein), 10 skeins for short version or 11 skeins for long version; snap buttons, 5 pairs for short version or 7 pairs for long version. PDF pattern includes: Instructions in German and English with a link to a step-by-step video tutorial (in German with English subtitles); A4 print-at-home pattern (27 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (28 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: No. If you’re looking for more maker inspiration, check out the latest sewing pattern reviews from the sewing community. We also have a sewing blog to keep you up to date with all the news from the world of sewing.
These three ways to attach lace to fabric are from the Edwardian era. In the 1900s, lace was attached to fabric either by hand or with a straight stitch sewing machine. Zig-zag stitches were never to sew lace to fabric in the Edwardian era. Related: How To Make Edwardian Net Applique 3 Ways How To … Continue reading 3 Ways How To Attach Lace To Fabric – Historical Sewing →
In vegetable gardening the term cut and come again means you harvest the outer mature leaves of lettuce, spinach or greens and let the inner leaves continue growing. I thought about that when I cut up a couple of my quilts this month. Disrupting and Disruptors are two quilts made from cloth
Learn the delicate process of sewing your own buttonholes by hand in this detailed tutorial from By Gum, By Golly. -Sewtorial
Think of a piece of textile art you admire. Really see it in your mind's eye. Picture the intricacy of the textures. The complexity of the patterns.
One of the most versatile techniques for embellishing fabric, couching is a technique borrowed from hand embroidery. It’s an easy … More
I spent the week making little marks. obsessively. They were small imprints that wanted out of my head. It felt like an unknown language, one that had deeper beginnings. Listening to interviews of world leaders, analysts, pundits and disruptors it came to me that we are all speaking in code. No one
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For those of you that fear a needle...this one might make you overcome that fear. I never saw it before but it is perfectly clea...
Although a lot of sewing takes place on a machine, it's important to have an arsenal of stitches that you can do by hand. Sometimes a stitch is too small for
The easy method, Quilter's knot embroidery tutorial. Make it easy every time. No more wondering how to make that knot! You'll learn how to get it right and make it work. For years the Quilter's
I made a bunch of test swatches before sewing up the fagoted dress I posted on Friday, so I thought I’d share a tutorial with you… The first step was to sew a line of the stitch I wante…
Information on cutwork embroidery designs and cutwork techniques. How to produce a stunning heirloom in whitework
Learn the machine stitches and techniques that best mimic the delicate handwork associated with heirloom sewing. We focus on the options that are the easiest to incorporate into garment or home décor projects.
Sewing hacks and tips for faster sewing projects, less waste & more efficient use of time. Creative tool storage and tricks for cutting, ironing, stitching
This is an archive of work made in 2015 which includes the first 48 in my self portrait series 63.
Learn how to do fell stitch to stitch the edges of applique, jacket linings, and ribbons. This simple felling stitch gives a strong edge.
Wenn ich zu Beginn meiner Taschennäherei gefertigte Taschen wiedertreffe, bin ich immer überrascht. Diese Tasche hatte ich aus Leinen genäht und die Quadrate aus Lieblingsstoffreste einfach aufgenäht durch die diagonal durchlaufenden Nähte. Ich hoffte, die Quadrate würden nicht zu sehr aufribbeln. Am Anfang habe ich oft Fäden gezupft, die sich gelöst hatten. Aber eine Freundin von mir trägt die Tasche seit 2 Jahren fast täglich und ich habe sie neulich zum ersten Mal aus der Nähe wieder gesehen (sie hat noch eine andere Tasche von mir in Benutzung und ich habe immer nur die andere gesehen, aber noch nicht fotografiert). Ich finde sie tatsächlich immer noch schön. Aber das war auch schon mal anders. Eine Marktbetreiberin verliebte sich beim Aufbau der Stände in eine Tasche, und hat sie, nachdem genug in der Kasse war, gekauft. Nach etwa einem Jahr traf ich sie wieder, sie sagte, es wäre an der Tasche eine Naht aufgegangen und sie käme einfach nicht dazu, sie zu reparieren. Am zweiten Markttag brachte sie dann die Tasche mit und ich habe sie repariert. Und mich ganz schön geschämt: für schiefe Nähte, losen Knopf und aufgegangene Naht direkt am Reissverschluss. Also nicht dicht genug am RV entlanggenäht. Ich habe alles, so gut es geht repariert, schiefe Nähte begradigt und war danach etwas zufriedener. Aber: Daran sehe ich auch, dass ich mich immer weiterentwickele. Und das ist ja spannend. Vielleicht nähe ich in 5 Jahren ja Haute Couture...
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Threadpainting, Embroidery fibre artist Monika Kinner, Canada. Prairie textile landscapes. Award winning, Internationally commissioned art. Pastel
