This week you'll see Angela cutting holes in perfectly good fabric . . . on purpose of course!
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It's amazing what you can do with some simple shapes like the ones she uses from the Kaliedoscpoe Kreator computer software. The trick for cutting this detailed design on stretchy knit is something I have raved about before, namely the Terial Magic liquid stabilizer spray. CLICK HERE to Read more in my Free downloadable tip sheet.
Angela also turns an outline from this program into embroidery for another back yoke. For each of these trendy tops she embellished the back yoke on a simple sleeveless top (Simplicity 1463) for this featured "work of art." This pattern has the potential for many different looks. Take a look at the line drawings below from the downloadable Simplicity pdf file.
Angela also turns an outline from this program into embroidery for another back yoke. For each of these trendy tops she embellished the back yoke on a simple sleeveless top (Simplicity 1463) for this featured "work of art." This pattern has the potential for many different looks. Take a look at the line drawings below from the downloadable Simplicity pdf file.
Be sure to log in and visit the project section of the It's Sew Easy website where you'll find much more information and "how to" steps.
In the second part of the show you'll be treated to a demonstration of some beautiful silk ribbon hand embroidery techniques taught by Amber Eden, current editor of Stitch magazine. You'll find a full size pattern download for her design on the It's Sew Easy website.
Even though many of us find our hands busy at the machine with machine embroidery and decorative stitch embellishments there is something quite soothing about embroidering by hand. I admit I don't do much of it these days but I greatly admire those who do.
Even though many of us find our hands busy at the machine with machine embroidery and decorative stitch embellishments there is something quite soothing about embroidering by hand. I admit I don't do much of it these days but I greatly admire those who do.
To get a similar look and to take advantage of sewing with silk ribbon in the sewing machine, I am a huge fan of Bobbin Work decorative stitching. I have stitched many different items both on the sewing and embroidery side of the machine, including the embroidered pashmina scarf from It's Sew Easy episode 602-3. You see me demonstrate bobbin work on the sewing side of the machine in episode 912 but I'll give you a sneak peek at a few of the samples you'll see on the show.
I can't wait to share all the details on one of my all time favorite decorative sewing techniques, and one that you can do on virtually any sewing machine! Stay tuned!
CLICK HERE to watch the current showing of It's Sew Easy episode 903 form January 9 to January 15th at noon.
Enjoy!
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