Angela Wolf features a frayed flower design in her short style segment. This simple idea for reverse appliqué has been a favorite technique of mine for a long time. Before I played with machine embroidery I used many forms of appliqué as embellishment, including this idea of placing fabric on the wrong side and cutting out the appliqué shape from the main fabric above. Appliqué is a great way to add interest to plain garments, and a good substitute for machine embroidery.
I think that Casual Style is pretty much an everyday thing for many of us these days. However, even casual styles can be elevated to clothing that's more suitable for work or other times when you want to be comfortable but dressed "nice." What's the trick? Sew casual styles in fabrics that are a bit dressier and you have the best of both worlds, comfort and style! All three of this week's It's Sew Easy TV episodes will give you plenty of ideas and inspiration for achieving the goal of Casual Comfort with Style! What do you get when you cross a T-shirt with a button down shirt? The downtown tunic! Caroline Hulse starts this show with something young and fun - the Downtown Tunic. She'll show you how to mix a knit with a woven and make it work into a cute top. In fact this style is youthful but with the right selection of fabrics it would appeal to women in many different age categories. Angela Wolf features a frayed flower design in her short style segment. This simple idea for reverse appliqué has been a favorite technique of mine for a long time. Before I played with machine embroidery I used many forms of appliqué as embellishment, including this idea of placing fabric on the wrong side and cutting out the appliqué shape from the main fabric above. Appliqué is a great way to add interest to plain garments, and a good substitute for machine embroidery. Judy Kessinger is last but by no means least in the third segment of this show. Her tips include designing tops with simple shapes, detailed information on choosing fabrics, and even advice for colors that suit your style. This segment is loaded with good advice. Ready to go watch the show? CLICK HERE.
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