The show begins with Angela as she highlights custom-crafted embroidered garments. In my book, custom crafted means this; garments sewn from scratch with embroidery added after construction or during the garment making process. She has a variety of tips for you, including how to match up three important elements; the embroidery design, fabric type, and stabilizer.
Embroidering sheer fabric for a peasant blouse is her focus and she uses a stabilizer I am well acquainted with, Brother SA5906. This adhesive backed stabilizer is designed to stay stuck to the fabric during embroidery but dissolve when finished. It is one of my personal favorites. I've used it countless times, on everything from sheers, to fleece, to denim. Just make sure you can thoroughly launder your stabilized fabric with warm soapy water to remove all the residue for this type. It may take several rinses as well.
Let’s talk for a minute about the peasant blouse, known today as the Boho (short for Bohemian) look. Since it skims the over the body from bust to hips, this tunic style can be flattering on just about any figure type. Make sure to proportion the garment for your body type and consider making a muslin from inexpensive fabric for a test garment. I think this blouse looks nice with slim pants. It's particularly pretty with white for summer. I encourage you to try on similar blouses offered in ready-to-wear. Make note of hem length, sleeve style, etc., then try to imitate it as close as you can with a current pattern. Yes, this blouse was popular in the seventies and never really went away, it’s just back big time today. Want to see a peasant pattern from yesterday and one from today?
Take a look at McCalls 6142 from my pattern stash. It’s circa 1978, and a bit tattered because I made it multiple times. The celebrity on the cover shows you just how old this pattern is.
Take a look at McCalls 6142 from my pattern stash. It’s circa 1978, and a bit tattered because I made it multiple times. The celebrity on the cover shows you just how old this pattern is.
Fast forward to 2015. Butterick 4684 was featured in my recent blog about bobbin work embroidery. CLICK HERE to read more. It’s still a current pattern and the multiple variations in the envelope make it a good choice for all sorts of embellishment techniques.
Marie Zinno is up next. In keeping with the 70’s theme Marie embroiders some “groovy” 70’s style jeans in part two.
It was really fun to watch this segment. Marie and I were at the studio on the same taping day. However, being there at the same time doesn’t mean you get to see the whole show. Maybe a few snippets as it plays in the green room. Most of the time there is just too much else going on as you prepare for your own segment or pack up to leave for home if you taped earlier in the day.
Marie shares her expertise in commercial embroidery in this segment featuring a cylinder hoop. This special accessory is shown but you’ll also get tips for embroidering jeans on a single needle machine. Marie has many years of sewing and embroidery experience. She knows what it takes to turn a hobby into a profitable embroidery business. Perhaps this is something you've already started, or it's your dream for the future. Marie has a great Craftsy class devoted specifically to this topic. You can CLICK HERE for more info.
Ready to watch so you can make your own jazzy jeans and boho blouse? CLICK HERE for episode 813.
Ready to watch so you can make your own jazzy jeans and boho blouse? CLICK HERE for episode 813.
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