There's a slight chill in the air and it's time to cuddle up with cozy fabrics!
Let's start with a cozy baby blanket made form Minky like fabric. I'm sure many of you will agree, babies are a big reason so many people either start to sew or renew their interest in sewing so they can make something special for a much-loved baby. I’ve never had a baby of my own, but I’ve spent many hours happily sewing baby items for others. One of my favorite things to make is a simple blanket trimmed with satin binding. With a vision for a neatly finished “blankie with all four corners neatly mitered, I set out to find a way to make it easy, with four perfectly mitered corners. What you see on this show is a result of my quest for the perfect satin trimmed baby blanket.
Note: As an option, you can consider using fleece or even a pre-quilted blanket, adding an embroidered name before you finish the edges with the satin trim.
This segment of the show will give you the basic method for sewing the binding, but I encourage you to view the downloadable instructions HERE, where you’ll see still shots of each and every step from start to finish. I hope you’ll give this method a try! If you do, please leave your comments in the comment box at the end of this blog.
You can CLICK HERE to watch this video again and again while you review the instructions. If you have friends that would like to see this, you could also send them HERE to watch the video on my YouTube channel.
You can CLICK HERE to watch this video again and again while you review the instructions. If you have friends that would like to see this, you could also send them HERE to watch the video on my YouTube channel.
In the next segment Emily Thompson of Life Sew Savory shows how make a hooded cape, complete with many fashion options depending on the fabric you choose. From terry cloth to heavy flannel shirting or even wool and washable wool, this is an item suitable for adults and children alike. Sewing it on the serger keeps the ravels at bay and means you can complete this project with a small investment in time. You'll find a link to Emily's instructions HERE.
Last but not least, Angela Wolf sews the sleeves on her Chloe trench coat.
From stabilizing the sleeve pieces to stitching the hem, her steps for the two-piece sleeve can be applied to many other jacket patterns. The techniques she shows will lead to successfully sewing sleeves in garments with more detailed style lines.
By the way, two-piece sleeves are not only a sign of a quality garment, they afford a much better fit than a standard sleeve. The slight curve in the seam is actually the spot where a dart would normally be at the elbow. Why would you need a dart at the elbow? Well, think about your normal posture. You would rarely stand or sit for that matter, with your arms perfectly straight at your sides. The curve at the elbow not only provides comfort, this type of sleeve will hang in such a way that designates a sure sign of a quality fit.
You'll find this show airing for free online at www.itsseweasytv.com until noon EST August 21. Enjoy!
By the way, two-piece sleeves are not only a sign of a quality garment, they afford a much better fit than a standard sleeve. The slight curve in the seam is actually the spot where a dart would normally be at the elbow. Why would you need a dart at the elbow? Well, think about your normal posture. You would rarely stand or sit for that matter, with your arms perfectly straight at your sides. The curve at the elbow not only provides comfort, this type of sleeve will hang in such a way that designates a sure sign of a quality fit.
You'll find this show airing for free online at www.itsseweasytv.com until noon EST August 21. Enjoy!
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