The whole season of It's Sew Easy TV series 1400 has been focused on creative changes you can make when you mix a little ingenuity with the use of your sewing machine.
Show 1409 is full of accessories to dress up or dress down any day of the week.
When it comes to accessories, belts can be one of the best ways to easily add some spice to your wardrobe. Do you already have a few favorite belts in your closet? If you do, I suggest you take a good look at them and see what puts them at the top of your want to wear list. In other words, what makes your reach for them over and over again? My guess is that comfort is a big factor. Perhaps you find that certain belts just seem to really pull your look together, whether it's an eye catching buckle that serves almost as added jewelry, the belting itself complimenting the color in your garment, or the fact that a particular belt is a perfect match for a pair of shoes. Belts are a great way to top off an outfit and the focus in this show is on soft belts that are super easy to make.
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Take a look at the denim dress with a red turtleneck underneath. Adding a belt that picks up the dominant red color creates a look that is put together with very little effort.
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To snug up the waistline of this wrap garment I made a softly styled matching belt, complete with machine stitched eyelets. An eyelet stitch is nothing more than a round buttonhole and it's found on many different machine models.
Would you believe . . . the wrap on the show is actually the Chic Suede Wrap from Wrapped in Embroidery? This time it's shown worn inside out with the front facing peeking out almost as piping would. Since this wrap is fully lined it's just as attractive on the wrong side as it is on the right side. There are lots more belts, buckle options, and sewing tips presented in this segment with detailed instructions found on the It's Sew Easy TV website. CLICK HERE to download a copy for yourself.
In the next part of the show Felice Regina stitches up a purse with a clever appliqué accent. Her circular "moon bunny bag" bag is super cute with the moon bunny appliqué as the focal point on the front. Felice shows you the steps to make this bag, including the zippered gusset which gives it a neat finish and a nice sized opening.
She has included the complete pattern with instructions on the It's Sew Easy TV website, all for free.
You'll want to watch this show right up till the very end to see Rebecca Kemp Brendt make her own fabric yardage with the Brother Dream Fabric Frame and Dream Quilter 15™ DQLT15 quilting machine. Although the word quilt is in that previous sentence, the project Rebecca chose to make is the furthest thing from a quilt!
Indeed, Rebecca's project is a beautiful parasol fit for the stage, or a very special costume occasion. This project was formerly featured in detail at blog.brothersews.com. Watch the show and then be sure to visit the blog to learn more about making the parasol.
Are you ready to go and watch the show? Show 1409 airs until May 25th at noon EST. CLICK HERE to go and watch.
Are you ready to go and watch the show? Show 1409 airs until May 25th at noon EST. CLICK HERE to go and watch.
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