The topic for today is designing your own fabric. Fabric, material, yardage, cloth, textile, there are so many words to describe the substance of our creations. Plain or embellished, it's the starting point of what we make as we transform something from a flat piece of fiber into something we can wear or use in a myriad of other ways. This show is all about designing or re-designing your own fabric and then using it creatively.
First up, Rebecca Kemp Brent creates fabric yardage using the Brother Dream Fabric Frame, in combination with the Dream Quilter 15 machine, and the Dream Motion PRO Software. The frame itself works with many Brother machine models. Check with your Brother dealer for a list of compatible models.
You’ll see Rebecca use these tools to quilt some beautiful satin for a half circle Renaissance style skirt. But first, she tells you all about the bonus directions for creating a half circle skirt pattern. Simply download Rebecca’s formula HERE, fill in the blanks and finish up the calculations with your calculator.
You’ll see Rebecca use these tools to quilt some beautiful satin for a half circle Renaissance style skirt. But first, she tells you all about the bonus directions for creating a half circle skirt pattern. Simply download Rebecca’s formula HERE, fill in the blanks and finish up the calculations with your calculator.
As Rebecca tells you herself, this skirt style looks great in a variety of fabrics and you can design it in various lengths to suit your personal taste.
I like this style made from a medium weight knit, hitting just above, or just below the knee for warm weather. For winter wear with boots I prefer a length that's midway between the calf and the ankle.
Take a look at Rebecca's finished quilted half circle skirt with a waistband and a bias trimmed hemline. The photo on the left is the skirt turned inside out so you can get a good look at the line designs formed with the automatic quilting software. Her quilting idea for a design in graduated sizes is a real beauty with potential for translating into many other garment ideas.
I like this style made from a medium weight knit, hitting just above, or just below the knee for warm weather. For winter wear with boots I prefer a length that's midway between the calf and the ankle.
Take a look at Rebecca's finished quilted half circle skirt with a waistband and a bias trimmed hemline. The photo on the left is the skirt turned inside out so you can get a good look at the line designs formed with the automatic quilting software. Her quilting idea for a design in graduated sizes is a real beauty with potential for translating into many other garment ideas.
Next up is Michelle Paganini!
You are in for a real treat as you watch Michelle Paganini, Up-cycle guru and owner of Paganoonoo.com share ideas for creating and embellishing with felted fabric.
Michelle is a wealth of knowledge and amazes me with her eclectic ideas for turning something old into something new, better, and more beautiful! In this segment she shows how you can have fun felting sweaters to use for appliqués, hot pad fillers, and even a cute baby gift. Watch carefully and then click on the image above to download her tip sheet with detailed information on these fun projects.
Before the show ends Michelle returns with great ideas for custom printed fabric. Her adorable idea for family recipes would make a great family keepsake. Michelle doesn't mention any specific companies but you can CLICK HERE for her project instructions from the show with related tips for getting large size pieces printed.
I've successfully done lots of printing on fabric sheets measuring 8 1/2 by 11 inches through my inkjet printer. If you would like my tip sheet for this you can CLICK HERE.
However, I've never used an online fabric printing service. Have you??? If so, I'd love to hear about your experience in the comments below.
Visit www.itsseweasytv.com to watch this free online show until noon EST December 14th.
I've successfully done lots of printing on fabric sheets measuring 8 1/2 by 11 inches through my inkjet printer. If you would like my tip sheet for this you can CLICK HERE.
However, I've never used an online fabric printing service. Have you??? If so, I'd love to hear about your experience in the comments below.
Visit www.itsseweasytv.com to watch this free online show until noon EST December 14th.
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