Creating your own look, isn't that a big reason many of us choose to sew items from scratch, and yet another reason why we enjoy embellishing with machine embroidery? My sewing motto is this . . . "When you sew you can have WHAT you want, WHEN you want it, HOW you want it!"
It's Sew Easy TV show #1008 titled Stepping Out, is all about releasing your inner creativity. Whether that means making machine embroidered garments sewn from scratch, creating accessories like custom fabric belts, or embroidering a simple patch to place just about any where you choose, options abound for expressing yourself with stitchery!
The show begins with my Folkwear Rodeo Cowgirl Jacket. I am both intrigued and inspired by western style clothing!!! This rodeo jacket easily fits into into the category of classic & classy western inspired clothing. A re-make of this jacket would fit in anywhere and any time, even if you're not "fixin" to head to a rodeo. Certainly, you could fashion this jacket with additional western accents and make it look even more authentic.
Folkwear pattern #242 was adapted from vintage cowgirl costumes yet it is perfect for this modern day interpretation and up to date styling. The pattern includes interesting historical information and ideas for added embellishment.
The idea of modern day details brings to mind modern day machines and advanced technological features. I can’t help but think about my precious grandmother and what she would think of the tools we have at our fingertips these days. I am sure she would be utterly amazed at what we can do with fabric, thread, and of course a great machine.
Folkwear pattern #242 was adapted from vintage cowgirl costumes yet it is perfect for this modern day interpretation and up to date styling. The pattern includes interesting historical information and ideas for added embellishment.
The idea of modern day details brings to mind modern day machines and advanced technological features. I can’t help but think about my precious grandmother and what she would think of the tools we have at our fingertips these days. I am sure she would be utterly amazed at what we can do with fabric, thread, and of course a great machine.
I saw this jacket as the perfect canvas for machine embroidery designs,, using designs included in Wrapped in Embroidery, combined with built-in border designs from the Brother Dream Machine™. If you already have the book you may recognize the motifs from my Chic Suede Wrap garment.
Making sure the yoke designs are perfectly placed and the continuous designs on the belt matchup is essential for top quality results. Would perfect embroidery placement on garments be a dream come true for you? Have you ever wanted to embroider from here to the moon and create continuous embroidery designs that are perfectly matched from end to end? Both of these embroidery challenges are possible on any machine when you know the tricks for precise placement.
The yoke designs on the jacket front and back are accurately positioned with templates printed from software. After marking the fabric with the outline of the yoke I scanned the fabric section using the fabric scanning feature on the machine and then fine tuned the specific location for the embroidery.
CLICK HERE for a PDF template tutorial currently posted on the brothersews website.
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In this example for stitching the border design on the belt, I used a border hoop, a basting box, and the Brother Droplight® laser to match my designs from end to end.
Watch the show and you'll see me achieve precision placement using the Brother Dream Machine. But what if you have a machine without these high tech toots and whistles? There's a solution for that as well! In the second chapter of Wrapped in Embroidery I outline three methods for perfect placement and stitching continuous, endless embroidery on any machine! You are sure to find one or more methods that work for you, no matter what level of capability your current machine has.
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To round out the show, Angela demonstrates how a quick, custom fabric belt tops off the look of a basic dress. Then Rebecca Kemp Brendt shares ideas for adding details with pretty patches, including alternative ideas depending on your mood and your machine.
Are you ready to go with the show? CLICK HERE to watch between now and noon on May 20th. Be sure to visit the website to download additional information and free project instructions for this show and many more! Enjoy!
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