This post is a live show re-cap with a show outline and resource links for you! You'll find a link to watch the entire show at the end of this post.
The most recent edition of the Let's Go Sew Sew, Tell Me live show was all about stitching for summer.
Yes, this was a looong LIVE show, but it is packed with tips and ideas for both sewing and embroidery.
This post gives you highlights, plus some resource links for items we chatted about on the show.
Yes, this was a looong LIVE show, but it is packed with tips and ideas for both sewing and embroidery.
This post gives you highlights, plus some resource links for items we chatted about on the show.
EASY ACCENTS FOR LITTLE GIRLS' TOPS
The first 11 minutes were spent saying hello, plus a bit of catching up with sewing friends. At time stamp 11:51 we started talking about some quick and easy summer fun projects, specifically decorating t-shirts.
Little girls t-shirts & tops are perfect for fast updates with a bit of trim, buttons, and embroidery for 3-D easy accents. I released a video on my YouTube channel showing the tops below. These were originally seen on series 1100 of the PBS It's Sew Easy TV show.
Little girls t-shirts & tops are perfect for fast updates with a bit of trim, buttons, and embroidery for 3-D easy accents. I released a video on my YouTube channel showing the tops below. These were originally seen on series 1100 of the PBS It's Sew Easy TV show.
This video is simply a quick tip video and only takes a minute and a half to watch. Enjoy!
NEXT UP, T-SHIRT TRANSFORMATION FOR
LADIES CREW NECK T-SHIRTS
LADIES CREW NECK T-SHIRTS
Interested in re-vamping a crew neck t-shirt to make it worthy of wearing with a necklace? Starting at timestamp 31:18 you'll see my simple steps for feminizing t-shirts like the kind you find as souvenir shirts. Below, you'll find a free downloadable PDF with the basic steps.
| basic_steps_for_t-shirt_transformation.pdf |
There's a smile worthy story behind the first shirt I did. Some years ago I had the privilege of working with Allbrands in Louisiana doing hands-on embroidery seminars. They customarily gifted attendees and teachers with commemorative t-shirts.
Yep, the "unisex" kind that make me personally feel very unfeminine. I happen to have some fusible webbing with me in my hotel room, so I trimmed away the crewneck, formed a scoop, and fused the raw edge under. When I wore the shirt on stage the next day it got rave reviews, prompting me to promise to add a tutorial to my website when I got home. I've since re-vamped the instructions a bit.
This t-shirt transformation will only take about one hour of your sewing time. You'll find my free tutorial with step-by-step photos, and complete written instructions when you CLICK HERE.
Yep, the "unisex" kind that make me personally feel very unfeminine. I happen to have some fusible webbing with me in my hotel room, so I trimmed away the crewneck, formed a scoop, and fused the raw edge under. When I wore the shirt on stage the next day it got rave reviews, prompting me to promise to add a tutorial to my website when I got home. I've since re-vamped the instructions a bit.
This t-shirt transformation will only take about one hour of your sewing time. You'll find my free tutorial with step-by-step photos, and complete written instructions when you CLICK HERE.
MORE T-SHIRT TALK WITH DAWN CHACE
My friend Dawn joined me for this entire show and shared a ton of her knowledge and expertise. As the owner and operator of the Creative Appliqués website, Dawn's embroidery experience spans from digitizing to mastery of a multi-needle machine and a whole lot in between those two topics!
Right around time stamp 45:23, Dawn shared her tips for embroidery on ready made t-shirts, with a particular emphasis on prepping both the t-shirt and the actual appliqué fabric used for embroidered appliqués. Her description of steps for "distortion prevention" are right on target!
We also had quite a discussion about stabilizer shrinkage with some great input by friends of Let's Go Sew in the live chat.
Hooping techniques, beating the dreaded "hoop burn" and design placement tips were hot topics too!
The remainder of the show revolved around more tips & tricks, questions from the live chat, and overall sharing of our love for creative endeavors!
We did toss around some favorite sites for obtaining nice embroidery designs. I'll save that list for a future post. Want to help me make a good list? I would really love to hear about yours! Please leave names of your "go to" embroidery sites in the comments at the end of this post. I'd love to hear from you on this topic or any other thoughts related to this show.
The Sew, Tell Me Show is broadcast with rare exception at 7PM EST on the 4th Monday of each month. You'll find it currently showing on my YouTube channel HERE and also on Facebook HERE.
As always, I'm grateful for those who watch live and all who watch the replay!
Right around time stamp 45:23, Dawn shared her tips for embroidery on ready made t-shirts, with a particular emphasis on prepping both the t-shirt and the actual appliqué fabric used for embroidered appliqués. Her description of steps for "distortion prevention" are right on target!
We also had quite a discussion about stabilizer shrinkage with some great input by friends of Let's Go Sew in the live chat.
Hooping techniques, beating the dreaded "hoop burn" and design placement tips were hot topics too!
The remainder of the show revolved around more tips & tricks, questions from the live chat, and overall sharing of our love for creative endeavors!
We did toss around some favorite sites for obtaining nice embroidery designs. I'll save that list for a future post. Want to help me make a good list? I would really love to hear about yours! Please leave names of your "go to" embroidery sites in the comments at the end of this post. I'd love to hear from you on this topic or any other thoughts related to this show.
The Sew, Tell Me Show is broadcast with rare exception at 7PM EST on the 4th Monday of each month. You'll find it currently showing on my YouTube channel HERE and also on Facebook HERE.
As always, I'm grateful for those who watch live and all who watch the replay!
Resources for items mentioned in the show:
Connect with Dawn Chace of Creative Appliqués: Website: www.creativeappliques.com
Watch Dawn's intro to embroidering applique here: https://youtu.be/tEGORS5vnog
Pellon 180 knit stabilizer used for T-shirt: https://www.pellonprojects.com/products/knit-n-stable/
Alternative to Pellon 180: SewKeysE Extremely fine Fusible Knit Stay Tape by Emma Seabrooke
Connect with Dawn Chace of Creative Appliqués: Website: www.creativeappliques.com
Watch Dawn's intro to embroidering applique here: https://youtu.be/tEGORS5vnog
Pellon 180 knit stabilizer used for T-shirt: https://www.pellonprojects.com/products/knit-n-stable/
Alternative to Pellon 180: SewKeysE Extremely fine Fusible Knit Stay Tape by Emma Seabrooke
WATCH A REPLAY OF THE FULL SHOW BELOW!
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