This episode concentrates on tops with a splash of quilting. Michelle Paganini has a way to use up your fabric stash to create unique patches on tops featuring free motion quilting. Then Caroline Critchfield has a technique for adding cap sleeves to any top or dress, perfect for when you need a little extra cover. Sarah Thomas closes the show, demonstrating a totally different version of the geese pattern using foundation piecing.
Since this week is highlighting ideas for tops, let me ask you . . . how many are in your closets and drawers? I know I have lots and lots. In fact, I have an under the bed container full of shirts that are rolled up to save space. Short sleeves get stored there in winter and long sleeves take their place in summer. My variety of tops get paired mostly with jeans, dress pants, and an occasional skirt. They make getting dressed easy and quick. In this show you’ll gain some tips for making tops, plus there’s a quilting tip for those who prefer quilting to clothing. Let’s explore this week’s show, shall we?
Michelle Pagnini’s tops are all a work of art. She is the queen of mix and matching, and her specialty is creating things of beauty without wasting a tidbit of fabric.
If you are used to precise sewing and matching to the point of perfection you may enjoy following her free motion excercise just to lighten up your sewing repertoire a bit. I could see her free-wheeling patchwork idea translated into a pillow or even a fun stuffed animal for a child.
I see that Michelle is using a pair of Kai Pinking Shears to add a ravel resistant edge to her fabrics. I own this same pair and I can tell you, they are the finest I have ever used. Kai is a current sponsor of It's Sew Easy TV so we all get to try them out on set. As a side note, my second favorite pair is the 5 1/2-inch curved tip style.
This segment of the show is full of scrap happy fun. Don't forget to check out Michelle's instructions HERE. And yes, the video for this show is available on YouTube HERE.
This segment of the show is full of scrap happy fun. Don't forget to check out Michelle's instructions HERE. And yes, the video for this show is available on YouTube HERE.
Caroline is the next featured instructor. If you have ever felt self-conscious wearing sleeveless tops or if you would just like a nifty way to accent a sleeveless style, I think you'll really enjoy this segment.
Caroline's method for drafting and sewing simple cap sleeves will help diminish the bare feeling of having nothing covering the upper arm. This certainly adds a dressy look to a garment with the option for sleeves that color coordinate with your fabric.
CLICK HERE for complete instructions and HERE for the YouTube video.
CLICK HERE for complete instructions and HERE for the YouTube video.
Sarah Thomas from saridity.com is an artistic custom quilter with a variety innovative and interesting quilting methods.
In this segment you'll see Sarah layout the plan for flying geese that are fussy cut and paper pieced in an innovative quilt block. You can watch the full video HERE.
I'm wondering how many of you have tried paper piecing. With paper piecing what you see on the paper is the reverse of what you will sew. I've worked on a couple paper pieced projects and I know it is a fantastic way to get intricate patchwork that would be difficult if not impossible using other more standard methods. Some of my fellow stitchers really love the technique. As for me, I'm still on the fence as to whether or not it floats my boat. How about you? If you have paper pieced in the past I'd love to hear about your experience. Please share in the comments below!
I'm wondering how many of you have tried paper piecing. With paper piecing what you see on the paper is the reverse of what you will sew. I've worked on a couple paper pieced projects and I know it is a fantastic way to get intricate patchwork that would be difficult if not impossible using other more standard methods. Some of my fellow stitchers really love the technique. As for me, I'm still on the fence as to whether or not it floats my boat. How about you? If you have paper pieced in the past I'd love to hear about your experience. Please share in the comments below!
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