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It's Sew Easy Tv Show 1905: Surface Embellishment

10/17/2020

10 Comments

 
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​Stitching designs or patterns on the surface of your fabric can be the perfect embellishment! 
Segment 1
Dress up a Dress
​with
Line Art Embroidery

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If you’ve been watching It’s Sew Easy TV for a while you have seen me add a dash, splash or a whole batch of embroidery to many different garments. In this segment I created a design from scratch and added it to a simple kimono style dress. I LOVE making and wearing dresses, especially classic styles fashion from comfortable and easy to care knit fabrics. Finding designs that are suited for this type of fabric can be a little tricky. You don’t want to destroy the drape of the knit and turn your dress embellishment into something stiff and strange looking. 
 
To keep the style of the design simple and the fabric soft and drapey, I opted for a line design with low density and a soft finish. Since I don’t possess the ability to draw, I searched for line art in my sewing space and came across a delightful motif living inside my Brother ScanNCut machine. It turned out to be perfect for the look and feel I wanted to achieve. You may find alternative ideas for line designs in other places. Consider an internet search for copyright free graphics or possibly even continuous line quilt designs.
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​You’ll see the process I used to create the design when you watch show 1905-1. 
BONUS!
I created three free designs for you to dwonload and stitch on your own machine. these designs are similar to the one I used for the dress and feature the pretty "chain style" stitch. CLICK HERE to download.
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Simplicity 8925 for knits only, was the perfect pattern for this project. However, I always find some adjustment in order when I work with a new pattern. In this segment I also outlined some tips for a modest neckline for the wrap and a neat self- fabric neckline finish. I think you'll find these tips helpful for similar styles as well.

Segment 2
Invisible Mending – Meant to be Seen!

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Rebecca Kemp Brent explores options for decorative mending with different threads and embroidery designs. ​
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Watch as she preps and then sews over unwanted holes. Prepare to repair and add some fun to your mending tasks!

Visit www.itsseweasytv.com to watch show 1905. It currently airs until Noon EST on October 23rd.
10 Comments
Kim
10/18/2020 06:43:27

Great information and video! Such a wonderful way to mend clothing.Thank you,

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Joanne Banko
11/6/2020 20:25:34

Thanks Kim! So many great ideas come by way of It's Sew Easy TV :-)

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Clovis
10/18/2020 17:17:57

Thanks for the video.

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Joanne Banko
11/6/2020 20:26:12

Hi Clovis! So glad you enjoyed it!

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Carmen link
10/18/2020 18:25:58

Thank you for video information and designs. I think I will be able to use information and sew a scarf.
Thanks

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Joanne Banko
11/6/2020 20:27:08

Thanks for leaving a comment Carmen! Your idea for a scarf is great!

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Deborah Buchholz
10/18/2020 19:46:05

I watch on my PBS channel in Tomball, TX.

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Joanne Banko
11/6/2020 20:28:40

Thanks for writing Deborah! I love to hear where viewers are watching It's Sew Easy TV. I have a feeling there are a lot of viewers in the great state of Texas :-)

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Peggy Schaff
11/5/2020 16:06:35

I read all your emails. love it

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Joanne Banko
11/6/2020 20:29:46

Your comments made my day Peggy! Thank you sooooo much!

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