Images used with permission from KS Productions
Here is the official description of show 1811:
Every spring, feel that sense of rebirth that often results in spring cleaning and in our case, spring spruce up in our closet. Take that basic jean jacket and add some pizzazz with Joanne Banko and three techniques for embroidery. Then meet Ellen Miller as she provides the formula for adding flounces to the front of your favorite tank or top for a fashion look.
Every spring, feel that sense of rebirth that often results in spring cleaning and in our case, spring spruce up in our closet. Take that basic jean jacket and add some pizzazz with Joanne Banko and three techniques for embroidery. Then meet Ellen Miller as she provides the formula for adding flounces to the front of your favorite tank or top for a fashion look.
Yes, the theme of this show is spring spruce up, but it could easily be titles fashion for fall! A change of fabric and a color swap could make any of the ideas work for other seasons.
I had the opportunity to share some of my favorite embroidery techniques in this show. It was a ton of fun decorating this ordinary white jean jacket and turning it into a work of art. While preparing for this segment, my ultimate goal was not just to produce a good-looking garment that would inspire you, but also to teach methods for placement that suit a wide variety of machine owners with various skill levels. No matter what capabilities your current machine has, you can learn and benefit from the techniques presented in show 1811. Three specific learning lessons are presented in this segment.
#1: Learn to make lace appliqués you can stitch or fuse in place.
#2: Learn to hoop awkward areas like this jean jacket back yoke.
#3: See how a special application and a sticker work together to target a design in a precise spot.
You'll find instructions for each of these methods HERE.
Ellen takes over the second half of the show explaining the anatomy of a circular flounce with accuracy and great detail. Not surprising! Ellen is the master of detail, evidenced by all the intricate trims and techniques outlined in her Creating Couture Embellishment book.
You may have heard me talk about Ellen and her book before. We had the chance to get aquatinted at the studio some time ago and I immediately ordered her book. This book is a stitchers delight and pretty enough to be worthy of display on the coffee table. Learn more about Ellen Miller and her book HERE.
I hope you enjoyed this preview! Visit www.itsseweasytv.com to watch this show for free until noon EST September 4th.
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