Fashion with a hint of the fifties rolls onto the set of It’s Sew Easy TV in episode 809. When I picture clothing from this era I see pink poodle skirts and sweaters that look like they were shrunk in the wash! A look back through this decade will reveal everything from circle skirts to straight dresses, topped off with pill box or big flat straw hats.
This certainly is a popular decade for retro clothes. A trip to a classic car show reveals this era as a popular one to re-live in fifties fashions. In this episode you’ll see some garments reminiscent of the 50’s but very wearable for 2015.
This certainly is a popular decade for retro clothes. A trip to a classic car show reveals this era as a popular one to re-live in fifties fashions. In this episode you’ll see some garments reminiscent of the 50’s but very wearable for 2015.
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In two related segments Gretchen Hirsch shows how to draft a circle skirt and then fluff the hem with gathered tulle. You’ll also learn how to sew a narrow hem with a foot designed specifically for the task.
This Narrow Hem Foot takes some practice to learn to use but the results are well worth it. I like to begin by pressing the narrow hem for the first inch or two, stitch the pressed portion of hem under the foot, and then start to roll it into the foot. (See below) It also helps to use a straight stitch throat plate if you have one available as it keeps soft fabric from pushing into the throat plate opening.
In another segment Lisa Shaw presents three cardigan sweater styles. Her featured sweater is decorated with a cutwork collar and 3D flowers. Watch as she uses the Brother ScanNCut to craft a detailed design and then cuts the collar from faux suede.
Cardigan sweaters are a comfortable and practical wardrobe staple for any season of the year. This plain sweater style is just begging for some embellishment! If you can’t find your size or color choice in stores you may want to check out mail order clothing companies such as landsend.com. They have a nice variety of solid colors. Interested in making machine embroidered 3D flowers to adorn your next cardigan? CLICK HERE and take a look at a Brother embroidery design collection of 3D Lace accessories. CLICK HERE for yet another cardigan sweater idea. You’ll find a current project from Brothersews that includes a free embroidery design download to coordinate with the sweater project.
Ready for some fifties inspired fashion? CLICK HERE to watch It’s Sew Easy episode 809.
Ready for some fifties inspired fashion? CLICK HERE to watch It’s Sew Easy episode 809.
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