Designs in Machine Embroidery has just released the March/April issue - Volume 97. As usual it is full of inspiring machine embroidered creations! The dress you see in the photo was my contribution to this issue. It features a technique I like to call "off site" embroidery. It's a simple technique and a sure fire solution for situations where embroidery placement can be tricky. This wrap style dress is a perfect example.
Let me explain: When you are embroidering on a perfectly flat garment you can usually either measure for positioning designs, or try on the garment and audition a printed template to visualize the placement. However, the wrap on this style means it conforms to the body form or "person" wearing it. To really judge perfect placement the garment needs to be almost entirely constructed prior to embroidery. That's where "off site" embroidery becomes the solution. It is basically a form of appliqué, made with the Brother Appliqué Creator. Did you know that many Brother machine models have this feature built in to the embroidery mode? It's a favorite feature I use on a frequent basis. It is so easy to do with so many possibilities! Check out the magazine article for full details. This article is full of tip boxes that will help you on your quest for successful sewing and embroidery.
Let me explain: When you are embroidering on a perfectly flat garment you can usually either measure for positioning designs, or try on the garment and audition a printed template to visualize the placement. However, the wrap on this style means it conforms to the body form or "person" wearing it. To really judge perfect placement the garment needs to be almost entirely constructed prior to embroidery. That's where "off site" embroidery becomes the solution. It is basically a form of appliqué, made with the Brother Appliqué Creator. Did you know that many Brother machine models have this feature built in to the embroidery mode? It's a favorite feature I use on a frequent basis. It is so easy to do with so many possibilities! Check out the magazine article for full details. This article is full of tip boxes that will help you on your quest for successful sewing and embroidery.
If you have been reading my blogs you may remember a post about my plan to sew a wrap dress in a weekend. I was spurred on by an episode of It's Sew Easy TV where dresses were the featured attraction. You can CLICK HERE to read my previous post, where I introduced this pattern. While it is actually a "faux" wrap, this pattern was easy to sew and is sure to flatter a wide variety of figure types. Test it out in fabric purchased from the bargain aisle if you are unsure of the fit. I find that New Look patterns run very true to the size measurements on the envelope so that should help get you started.
This dress is a Just 4 Knits pattern. Want to know more about sewing and embroidery on knits? CLICK HERE for a Free tip sheet.
That dress turned into this magazine article. The final result was a resounding success and I already have plans (and fabric purchased) to make this dress all over again! Let me know if you decide to make one too!
This dress is a Just 4 Knits pattern. Want to know more about sewing and embroidery on knits? CLICK HERE for a Free tip sheet.
That dress turned into this magazine article. The final result was a resounding success and I already have plans (and fabric purchased) to make this dress all over again! Let me know if you decide to make one too!
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