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Essential Hand Sewing Stitches. Running Stitch. Backstitch. Blanket Stitch. Whip Stitch. Cross Stitch. Pickstitch. Catchstitch. Invisible Stitch
Bonjour, Aujourd'hui, je vais vous parler d'une technique que j'ai découvert il y a quelques jours, une technique qui m'a intriguée. De passage à ma mercerie (merci Dominique !), j'ai vu traîner sur le comptoir ce qui deviendra une magnifique écharpe...
Quilts by Paula Fleischer, political and otherwise
Kawandi is a style of quilt created by the Siddi people of India, traditionally done by hand. It is truly scrappy and improvisational. While I like doing hand work, I was also intrigued by faster machine methods. I've listed some resources at the end of this tutorial if you are interested in creating Kawandi by hand, want to see another machine tutorial, want to see some footage of Siddi creating Kawandi by hand, and a discussion of creating Kawandi in your own style. This tutorial describes a new way of creating Kawandi by machine. These are NOT traditional Kawandi, but inspired by the joy and movement of Kawandi-style. I started with a background piece of fabric approximately 8x10", a piece of batting of the same size, and many scraps of batiks or quilting cottons. 1) Place the background over the batting, right side up (this is a quilt as you go technique, so the batting is incorporated from the beginning. 2) Place 4 scraps in the corners, right side DOWN - NOTE I'm using batiks in these examples, so its hard to tell that these pieces are upside down. In this image, you are looking at what will be the WRONG side of those scrap corners. 3) Begin UNDERLAPPING adjoining scraps into the corners. Fold approximately 1/4 inch on the side that will go UNDER the corner. Again, the scraps are placed upside down. Pin the piece in place along the edge. This will be machine sewn. 4) When you get to the next corner, fold the 1/4 inch on both sides of the scrap because it will go under 2 pieces of fabric. 5) Continue folding and underlapping scraps, pinning along the outer edge until you get the entire edge filled. Notice that it doesn't matter if you use short scraps, or long scraps. And again, its impossible to tell from this image because I'm using batiks, but you are looking at the right side of the background, and the WRONG side of the colorful scraps. 6) Sew 1/4 in seam all the way around the edge, removing pins as you come to them. 7) Clip the 4 corners close to the seam, being careful not to cut the thread. 8) Turn right side out by flipping each scrap over the seam. Use a tool to poke out or pull out the corners. There should be no raw edges of fabric along the edge of the piece because they are either in the seam OR they are folded under. 9) Carefully press the outer edge - taking care not to press the batting, as it might melt depending on fiber content. 10) The result is a piece with finished edges like this: 11) Top stitch close to the edge, This will secure all the folded under edges of each scrap. 12) When you are on the 4th side, approaching the beginning of your stitch line, turn the corner about 1/4" or 3/8" before you get there, to start the 'spiral' of stitching. The next steps are done just like Kawandi by hand, but you continue sewing on the machine. 13) To place the next piece, fold under 2 edges. Finger press or iron as necessary. Overlap the unfinished edges of previous scraps. 14) to place a color into a long strip, fold under 3 edges, staying aware of where you will place another scrap to overlap. 15) To keep a small scrap straight as you sew over the edge, it may be necessary to use long tweezers or stiletto. 16) Continue placing scraps and sewing in concentric rectangles, into the center. Note: this picture is from another project than the ones above. 17) Prepare the final scrap by folding under all 4 sides, and sewing the ever smaller rectangles/squares of stitching. 18) For the piece made of batiks, I decided the center "squares" looked better on the diagonal. Although not traditional at all, I've already broken so many 'rules', that I just decided to make this mine. Also, I'm aware that traditional Kawandi have 'folded flowers' in the 4 corners. Include them if you wish. Make it yours! Paula RESOURCES: How to make a Kawandi by hand by Kieren Dutcher https://youtu.be/yFd0xEfKeto How to make a Kawandi by machine (with binding) by Mel Beach https://pieceloveandhappiness.blogspot.com/2019/03/modern-kawandi-making.html Margaret Fabrizio travels to India to learn Kawandi from Siddi quilters: https://youtu.be/WqdIswL96q4 Margaret Fabrizio shows her own Kawandi quilts, and talks about making them in her own style. https://youtu.be/4NRxqOqp_UA
Watch the stem stitch video tutorial and learn how to embroider this easy embroidery outline stitch. Happy stitching, friends!
When you’re working with lightweight fabrics, a French seam is often the finish of choice. But if there’s a side-seam vent, you need a way to neatly end the seam…
Ahhh, summer! Is there any better time of the year? Spring allergies have settled, mosquitos are aplenty, the nights are short, and the days are fragrant with meadows and wildflowers. Truly, the most wonderful time to spend all your time outdoors. Unless, that is, you live in Furnace Creek; then summer might be a curse word for you. However, we believe that the majority of people can soak in the sun without shriveling to a dehydrated lump of hide, and if you’re looking for some summer activity ideas to make the most of this gorgeous season, this is our list dedicated to exactly that.
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Stitching on paper offers an element of surprise... after all, fabric is the expected background. Combine that with bold colors and geometri...
Во время вышивки остаются такие обрезки нитей, которые и выбросить вроде жалко и использовать в работе уже неудобно. Я говорю об остатках не по 5-9 см, а по 15-30 см длиной. Раньше никогда о таких вещах не задумывалась, пока не увидела, как умелый творческий подход может из непригодных ниточек создать интересные вещи. Предлагаю подборку классных идей по применению остатков мулине. Возможно и у Вас появится желание больше не выбрасывать обрезки. Вот, к примеру, короткими ниточками вышиты прямоугольные области, в результате чего получилась самодостаточная абстрактная композиция. Здесь обрезки гармонично вписали в ассизскую вышивку. Получилось очень здорово! Один из самых популярных способов применения - вышивка крестиком горизонтальных или вертикальных полосок. Или можно укладывать стежки гладью в хаотичном порядке. А как насчет мулине в эпоксидной смоле? По-моему, очень оригинально. А вот мастерское использование ниточек, достойное галереи. Надеюсь, Вам было интересно. Спасибо за вним
For the longest time I avoided satin stitch at all costs. What was the point? A machine was always going to do a better job than I could - why put myself through the painful process of trying to make perfect stitches when they will never truly be perfect? Did you know that perfectionism is really just a form of procr
Welcome to Week 3 of the QAL! We made it to the best part - ASSEMBLY! This week, we'll review each step of assembly with lots of photos to visualize.
Two layers of Embrace Double Gauze from Shannon Fabrics with Pellon Wool Batting in the middle makes for a super soft and cuddly quilt. The wool is lighter and fluffier than cotton batting — the only difference in care is that it can't go in the dryer. It's just returned...
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At Sew Modern Bags we bring you lots of fabulous sewing patterns each week. However, now and again we come across a training video or photo tutorial that we
This is a dress design that uses a method created by zero-waste advocates, who seek to eliminate discarded fabric from garment factories.
Let's learn a very simple Tunisian crochet stitch that you can make easily by following a few steps.
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Sashiko Stitch Instructions for beginners A trend in embroidery: Sashiko stitching and visible mending. This ancient Japanese craft is easy to learn. It gives quick results and makes stunning textile pieces. In this tutorial we explain the basics you need to know about Sashiko stitching. We share our recommendations for Sashiko materials. You will also
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CROCHET PATTERN Dinosaurs Quiet Book (PDF), NOT the finished toy. Languages: English (US terminology), Russian Crochet skill level: Intermediate (3/4) The finished Crochet Quiet Book is approximately 16 х 16 х 7 cm. Gauge*: for pages with hook 3 mm: 10х10 cm = 26 stitches x 30 rows with hook 2 mm in spiral rounds: 10х10 cm = 34 stitches x 34 rounds * In this project, the gauge is not important, I indicate my gauge only for an example. If your gauge is different, then the book will turn out bigger or smaller than mine. According to the pattern, you can crochet an educational soft quiet book of 8 pages (including the covers). The book contains the following pages: on the cover - a crocheted triceratops, a spread with a stegosaurus (using the intarsia technique), on the next spread - a brachiosaurus in a pop-up style (the head rises automatically) and a baby dinosaur in an egg, on the last spread - a volcano with retractable ash and a t-rex, a fern branch can be placed on the back cover. https://youtube.com/shorts/lybCi2DchyQ?feature=share Materials and tools for crocheting 4-ply sport weight yarn * (amounts are approximate**), 1 skein = 50 grams: ○ beige - 3 skeins ○ green - 1.5 skeins (you may need 2) ○ light brown - 3/5 skein ○ coffee - 1/4 skein ○ orange - 2/5 skein ○ gray - 1/10 skein ○ dark green - 1/10 skein ○ for decorating a little light blue and mustard yarn *I used YarnArt Jeans (55% cotton + 45% Acrylic), 174 yards (160m), 1.76 ounces (50 g): Colors: beige 05, green 69, light brown 87, coffee 71, orange 23, gray 46, dark green 82, light blue 75 (optional), mustard 84 (optional). **Yarn consumption can increase up to 1.5 times when crocheting with yarn over (YO) way. And the finished book will have a bigger size. The weight of the finished book is 260-270 grams. Needle for sewing on details, scissors, thin needle for eyes embroidery, sewing pins, stitch markers (optional). Some black and pink (optional) thread for embroidery (I used YarnArt Jeans yarn, dividing it into 4 threads). Hook size 2 and 3 mm. Optional: baking sleeve for rustling effect (as a rustling element). Optional: sewing magnets with the PVC cover (4 pieces), diameter from 1.5 cm. Note: magnets of a smaller diameter weakly magnetized through two layers of crocheted fabric. You can take one magnet with a diameter of 1 cm (for paws), and another with a diameter of 1.7 cm, then it will also work well. If you don't use magnets, then the paws need to steam well. Squeakers (optional), for the dinosaur on the cover, it is recommended to use flat squeakers, for example 53 mm x 10 mm. Rattle (optional) for the dinosaur in the egg (22 mm x 10 mm). Pattern details: PDF file of 62 pages with detailed instructions, over 200 photos, and more than 30 short supporting videos. ⠀ Basic crochet skills required: magic ring, chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, increase, decrease, intarsia method, back and front loops only, crocheting in spiral rounds, crocheting in turning rows. Gallery of finished toys: by the tag on Instagram #dinobookzenknit
Also known as: Hungarian Braided Chain Stitch The braided chain stitch is worked almost the same way as the heavy chain stitch. There is only…
What is slow stitching? A lot of fun! Learn how to get started with slow stitching and enjoy this creative textile art.
First things first, before you dive into your embroidery project, I’d like to show you how you can start and finish your embroidery thread to secure it. Traditionally using knots to start and finish your embroidery thread is a big no-no. And there are several reasons for this. Firstly the knot can show through your
Free conversion table for Anchor to DMC thread as a pdf download
Learn how to do a stitch known as the hidden slip stitch, which is the perfect stitch to use when sewing bindings or doing hand applique.
