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V neck blouses can look like a hot mess if you don't take care when sewing them. Here's my quick tips for to sew a perfect v neck every time!
Ma grande passion, depuis l’enfance, c’est le dessin. J’ai toujours un carnet de croquis et des crayons à portée de main. Je peux passer plusieurs mois sans y toucher, mais j&rsqu…
A twin needle is created from two needles attached to one shaft with a plastic bridge connector.See how to use this speciality needle in your sewing.
A blog of free crochet patterns for premature and angel babies, as well as free printables, sewing and craft tutorials, and crochet patterns
The tank was forced gently placed on Maia and it fits super well. And the back's not too shabby either. Because Millie asked so nicely about the way I did the binding, here's my compendium of different methods of knit binding. And why I don't like them. Except my own way, which I love. Method One: Single fold binding Binding is folded in half: On fold, sewn to the right side of the garment: End result flipped up: NB: You can topstitch seam allowance back down to the main fabric for a nicer finish, I didn't because I'm in a ridiculous hurry. Why I don't like it: If you're binding a neckline or something super curvy you have to cut the binding much shorter and make it stretch evenly to fit. Too. Many. Pins.Method Two: Double fold binding Binding folded in half and then into quarters: Folded to hide raw edges and the bottom fold extend a little bit further down from the top fold: Binding encloses raw edge like a sandwich: Stitched close to the bottom edge (thereby catching the hidden folded edge on the inside that extends slightly further) The right side: The wrong side: Why I don't like it: You have too be oh-so-slow and careful to make sure you are catching the hidden bottom edge in a non-ugly fashionMethod Three: Enclose and trim (the Ottobre method) Binding folded up about a third of the way to give stitch guide: Placed to the right side of garment and stitched along press line: Binding pulled up and over the raw edges into the inside of the garment and pressed down: Stitched on the right side of the garment just below the bottom edge of the binding: Turned to the wrong side: The excess binding trimmed up to the stitch line: The end result: Why I don't like it: It's honestly not that bad, but I don't love the trimmed raw edge. That's the kind of thing that shops cover up with a coverstitch.Method Four: Fold and Flip (the Kitschy Coo method) As per Method One, fold binding in half but put it to the wrong side of the garment: Once stitched, flip the binding to the right side: Fold it over so that it encloses the seam allowance. Roll it a tiny bit so the edge of the binding is still visible from the wrong side (otherwise known as Don't Drag the Wrong Side of the Garment Up and Over So Everyone Can See It). You should be able to feel the seam allowance hiding inside. Stitch the binding down close to the edge from the right side: Pardon the skipped stitches, my machine was being an a**hole. The wrong side looks nice too (and see what I mean about a tiny bit of the binding still visible from the inside): A better picture of both sides when machines are being cooperative: Why this method is awesome: Good looking from both sides, and you don't need to cut the binding smaller than the neckline and stretch it to fit. Hope this helps those of you getting your summer knits out! Pin It Tweet
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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.
Met dit lenteweer is het niet moeilijk om in de voorjaarsstemming te komen! Zo kwam ik dit tulpenmotiefje ergens tegen en vond deze perfect om gewone "hakpotjes" om te toveren in leuke tulpenvaasjes!
Watch this video tutorial that will show you step by step how to crochet an invisible decrease for Amigurumi. Visit my blog for more free Amigurumi patterns and tutorials you will love!
Don't you love to weave together all the parts of a finely created design? That describes me. I love to weave all the elements of the finished project in my head. First, I plan the overall theme. Today's theme is Updated Handcrafted Ethnic. Next, I think about just the right color and pattern to suit the theme and the wearer of the finished project. So the process begins... first the handcrafted. I made this lace and fabric insert for the blouse. Plotting the layout of the lace insert. Adding a knit lining behind the bodice. The completed bodice front. Next the color... I wanted this outfit to feature autumn colors- brown, gold, teal, forest green, pink (that bright pink that sugar maple leaves turn in the fall), and a creamy white to blend all the colors together. Corduroy PATTERN.... Pattern is so important to ethnic designs. I love the freedom that ethnic designs have to mix patterns. What fun it was to add these accessories to the mix. A bit of lace and a sparkly button pin that I made to go on the vest A different kind of button latch The secret ingredient...HIDDEN SPARKLE! Adding a band of color to the sparkle underskirtGold embroidery thread was used with a double ladder stitch to attach the color band to the bottom of the underskirt. After sewing the excess fabric was cut off next to the stitching to create a smooth finish. I sewed an underskirt that can be added to the outfit out of shiny gold flecked fabric and edged the circle skirt with a band of teal. And now a look at my creation that I created in my head... and worn by my favorite rock star! "What should I sing?" The individual pieces: My first time ever sewing on a sweater knit. I hope you enjoyed viewing my personal style... Deborah
2 Ways to use cross vest.Use it as cowl or sweater THIS IS NOT READY MADE ITEM! It is KNITTING PATTERN! AVAILABLE ONLY in ENGLISH! If you view this listing different language from English please note - this listing has been translated from English by Etsy and the files with patterns will not be translated New version: Added row by row explanations SIZE S- M- L- XL YOU NEED: 350 (7 skeins)- 350 (7 skeins)- 400 (8 skeins)- 400 (8 skeins) g of DROPS Nepal 65% wool, 35% alpaca (or some other yarn with the same gauge) Weight/yardage: 50 g (1.76 ounces) = approx 75 m (82 yards) Recommended needle size: 4.5 – 5 mm (US 7-8; UK 7-6) Knitting tension: 10x10 cm = 17 st x 22 rows Skills needed This pattern is rather easy if you already know how to cast on, knit, purl, cable and bind off. Row by row explanations and also chart for making textures is included in instructions. Available English! ************************************************************ This pattern is for personal use only. © All rights reserved. No copying and no publishing elsewhere any material herein contained, without my permission. ************************************************************
Do you know what is perfect for a rainy day? A playdate? Any sick day? Or a just-about-an-anything day? Homemade musical instruments! If you're not sure what to do with those little ones, making a homemade musical instrument band is the answer! There is so much fun to be had and amazing memories to be
I love starting new projects - especially projects with new and unique techniques! I recently purchased two sweet baby daygown books from Ma...
♥ For a long time now I have been wanting to have a go at some crochet edgings, so when Merion at Love Crochet asked if I would put ...
Oef, dit is de andere zomer.......... Dat waren we even niet meer gewend, een hele dag regen! Maar je hóórt de planten buiten bijna zingen, en het is een heerlijke dag om weer nieuwe handwerkplannen te maken. En morgen schijnt de zon weer. Plannen heb ik genoeg, tijd ietsjes minder. (Voor wie het nog wil weten: tot half twaalf gisterenavond boontjes ingevroren, met die keuken is het redelijk goed gekomen ...). Maar dit staat zeker nog op mijn lijstje to-do: Is het geen plaatje? Je kunt het stijven met suikerwater of speciale textielverharder. Je kunt als basis een patroon van een kleedje (uit een oud boekje?) gebruiken, deze hierboven vond ik hier, maar is in het engels. In principe kun je prima patroontjes van kleedjes gebruiken, maar kijk of er bijv. veel lossen worden gebruikt: dat is nl. flexibeler in het maken van vormen over een schaal, dan een patroon met heel veel stokjes. Je kunt een prima beschrijving vinden voor het gebruik van suikerwater op het blog van Karien! Op het internet kun je best veel haakschema's vinden van gehaakte kleedjes, even googlen op "gehaakte kleedjes patroon" of zoiets!
Use this free knitting pattern to make this elegant Montgomery Scarf. This is a perfect pattern for a beginner - lovely and easy. The eyelets give this scarf an interesting appearance, but are quite easy to make. Bands of garter stitch frame the eyelets and stockinette stitch, giving this scarf a visually interesting texture. Any beginner knitter will have a blast knitting up this easy scarf pattern.
I love this third edging. "Jonquils" is a little more difficult, but not much. The picot stitches on top of the double crochets remind m...
FOR THOSE ASKING ABOUT THE ENGLISH TRANSLATION - it's explained below - but to save you time, here is the , which should come up in English. :: :: PLUS! Cute option for knitters here. How long has it been since you've seen such uncaged cuteness? And wait, what? There's a pattern? But there's a
There are a few new projects in the works. The top I started some months ago is in construction. This will be a Mexican peasant top, but it needed some crochet around the neckline which was finis…
I'm knitting another Baktus, this time with a little lace. The yarn is from Fiberphile, and it's just plain gorgeous. I'm loving my new Baktus as much as I love my first one!
Here’s the post where I tell you about the *aha* moment I had a few years ago when I figured out how to sew around curves. At one point I almost gave up and thought I better just stick to st…
Sew directionally - This handy sewing tip helps you get both sides of the garment to stay the same length throughout the construction process.
I’m starting to think that there is something in the water. Friends, left and right,…
My mom lives an urban life in a landlocked city, but I’ve always felt she…
This free crochet bookmark pattern is perfect for all bookworms that love to read. This pattern is so simple and cute.
I’ve created this page to show all of the sock heel patterns I can find. It’s a page I can quickly use as a reference. If you have a heel you love leave a comment and a link and I’…
I love this third edging. "Jonquils" is a little more difficult, but not much. The picot stitches on top of the double crochets remind m...
In today's collection of patterns for Decorative Knitted Shawls, you will find beautiful projects to keep or to give to your loved ones.
Little Conkers shares this Little Duckling pattern for free: Follow the links below for more details about the pattern in all the usual places: Duckling Crochet Patterns on Etsy Duckling Crochet P…
The Ariana shawl is a top down crochet shawl meaning that you chain a long chain to begin with which will be the top of your shawl and you crochet row by row across the width of the shawl and work the whole pattern downwards like that which will give you a lovely rectangle shawl, it is as easy as that so you don't have to worry about any increasing and decreasing which can get complicated sometimes.
Finished Measurements: Brim Circumference: 19” Length: 11” Materials: Size 3 U.S. (3.25 mm) straight needles Four 1/2” buttons Sewing needle and thread Yarn: MC: 1 hank Twisted Sisters Petite Voodoo (50% silk, 50% merino wool,190 yards per 50g skein), shown in Alba. CC1: 1 hank Twisted Sisters Petite Voodoo, shown in Ginger. CC2: 1 hank Sweet Georgia Silk Crush (50% superwash merino, 50% silk, 375 yards per 100g skein), shown in Goldmine. Gauge: 20 sts and 40 rows = 4” in garter stitch.
Loops is the one accessory you have been waiting for: Simple to knit, interesting to look at due to the use of your two favorite colors, and endless possibilities to wear! Fold it lengthwise and pull one end through one of the loops, and you will have a scarf that doesn’t come off. Put the loops on top of each other with a twist, and you will have a cozy pretty cowl. Put your arms through the loops, and you can wear it as a vest. Place the loops on top of each other and pull it over your head to wear it as an attractive capelet. “Loops” is made out of two skeins of a lovely alpaca yarn that will keep you warm and cozy. The knitting itself is simple and in one piece (no seaming), and instructional videos guide you through the provisional cast-on and joining parts.
