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This dress features exquisite shoulder smock detailing, convenient inseam side pockets, and a diamond-shaped bodice that ties at the back, allowing for an adjustable and flattering fit. KEY FEATURES - top shoulder smocking - diamond design bodice which ties at the back for an empire-style waistline - short sleeve - side seam pockets FABRIC - Crepe de Chine: a natural, lightweight, soft fabric with no stretch
Skøn cream hvid skjortebluse i vintage sailor stil med autentiske detaljer fra The Seamstress of Bloomsbury. Blusen har lange fyldige ærmer og et feminin "binde slips" i halsen. Den er i en løsere pasform, men med markeret talje, så den stadig har det meget feminine look. Den er lavet i Bloomsbury's bløde og åndbare signatur-stof, som falder smukt og flatterende, og den lukkes med fire perlemors-knapper på fronten. En skøn bluse i ægte vintage stil, der passer perfekt ind i din vintage-inspirerede garderobe! Bær blusen sammen højtaljede bukser eller nederdele for at sætte yderligere fokus på taljen En perfekt vintage garderobe 'basic'.
"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
Portraits of 11 women that form part of an exhibition by photographer Jim Grover on the Windrush generation.
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Portraits of 11 women that form part of an exhibition by photographer Jim Grover on the Windrush generation.
Portraits of 11 women that form part of an exhibition by photographer Jim Grover on the Windrush generation.
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Danecraft Sewing themed brooch pin, featuring an antique sewing machine with four dangling charms. Features a spool of thread, a tape measure, a pair of scissors, and a thimble.A lovely gift for you or the seamstress in your life, this brooch measures 2 3/4"L X 2"W. Signed Danecraft. Mint condition.Ready for immediate gift giving, or to be enjoyed by you. This is a very difficult brooch to find in perfect condition.
When I first began sewing, I saw patterns as silver fitting bullets. Unlike the ready-to-wear garments that gave me conniptions, from their gaping waistlines to buckling busts, sewing patterns were…
Lately we have been experimenting with our existing patterns, ironing out any quirks and bumps and generally making things better. One thing that came to our attention is the method for sewing the exp
Whether you're an intermediate sewist or an expert seamstress, there's no denying the importance of having a great sewing machine. As your skills begin to improve, you may find that your beginner sewing machine is no longer able to keep up with your needs. If you find yourself sewing more frequently or are starting to tackle more challenging projects, it may be time to consider upgrading to a more advanced model.
Nelly Don was a famous clothing manufacturer from the 1920's-1960's in downtown Kansas City. A few years ago, I had the great opportunity to organize an estate sale for a lady that was a seamstress for Nelly Don. Her little...
Have you ladies and gent(s) seen this issue? I know many of you have, since you're the ones who recommended it to me. Damn, this thing is good. It's worth it for the price alone for the article "Memories of a Parisian Seamstress: Tales and techniques from the workrooms of couturier Jacques Fath." The funny thing is, I actually have this article on my Threads DVD that I got for Christmas a few years ago, but somehow never came across it. It outlines, step by step, the process that Fath used for draping an evening gown foundation with cotton tulle. (As you might recall, I wrote about this technique a few weeks ago). I can't recommend the article highly enough. It's given me a ton of ideas for how I might utilize this technique on my own. Plus, it gives a bunch of awesome insights into being a seamstress for Fath in the late 40s. It's pretty amazing being able to read a first-hand account of that era. There are also articles on Chanel, Norman Norell, and Yves St. Laurent, among others. Even if you have these on disc, it's pretty cool being able to read them all together, on the subway, for instance. Anyone else obsessing over this issue?
About two weeks ago, Dan and I found ourselves with some vacation days to use and nowhere to go. After a quick consultation with our trusty advisor “The Internet” we had bargain flights…
Byssus, or sea silk, is one of the most coveted materials in the world – but after more than 1,000 years in the same matrilineal family tree, this ancient thread may soon unravel.
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I will make this cap/bonnet as the piece I will pin the headscarf to. There is an Danish article here
Are you ready to watch a new and exciting way of sewing a shirt collar? Here it comes! How to sew a shirt collar the shirtmaking way: You’ll need: your shirt collar cut from main fabric, two pieces your shirt collar cut from a piece of sew-in interfacing glue! One thing that’s different about …
Sewist or sewer, which do you prefer or do you care? Or perhaps you avoid the name and call yourself a stitcher as I usually do. Maybe we should just all settle on what we really truely are...sewaholics. Sewist (which incorporates artist) seems a little new-fangled to me but at least it won't get confused for a word of a completely different meaning like sewer is. But whatever we call or have called ourselves, we have been represented in art for as long as time. There are so many lovely images of women with their bit of handwork. I can't help but think it must have been extremely meaningful to them to have their portrait painted doing a little sewing. I wonder did the artists themselves have any clue as to which kind of sewing they were painting. Woman Sewing In A Garden, 1881 by Berthe Morisot This is a free pdf file of the portrait to colour or stitch from the wonderful Nadene at her blog Practical Pages. Nadene covers a range of topics in her posts and has very interesting home schooling material. I love her emphasis on art in children's curriculum in particular and the Art Era Timelines are fun to look through. I am thankful as well that Nadene led me to Charlotte Mason and her life's work improving school experiences for all children. New to me and very interesting reading. This photo appeared on my Facebook page via Melly Sews. As you can imagine there were many comments. Someone said this is like the opposite of an airbag! Definitely an ardent sewist! She's not going to get behind on her quilting, vacation or not. Rex at the start of the Hawthorn Grove last April I've mentioned that we have a hawthorn grove behind the house and our walking trail weaves through it. I was telling you about how thorny these bushes are and how sharp the thorns are. Well I was reading that thorns of the Hawthorn tree were used as needles in ancient times and they are strong enough to pierce leather. Here is a photo of Hawthorn needles I found on the internet. By my reckoning I would have had more than enough thorns to supply needles for the whole country's sewists, sewers, stitchers, whichever, just from my back yard.
Byssus, or sea silk, is one of the most coveted materials in the world – but after more than 1,000 years in the same matrilineal family tree, this ancient thread may soon unravel.
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JonBenét Ramsey was six years old when she was murdered in her Boulder home in 1996 and Pamela Griffin tells how she introduced the Ramseys to the man she believes is a prime suspect.
All dressed up in their finest for opening day of Marburger, Sept. 27th. I love mannequins! I've been selling them ever since we started ou...
