tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15354257166370476862024-03-18T14:30:29.632-05:00Sew Beautiful BlogShannon Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12718145433677907882noreply@blogger.comBlogger245125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-2308178406336649292014-09-16T11:44:00.000-05:002014-09-16T11:44:23.701-05:00Our Blog Has a New Home on MarthaPullen.com!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Editor’s Note: <i>With the kids back-to-school, there's more time to sew! From Sept. 6-15, we’ll be celebrating “back-to-school” season in a number of different ways -- from ideas for sewing for children to inspiration for sewing for yourself!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Back-to-school
isn’t just for kids! In fact, for those of you with empty nests, it’s a
wonderful opportunity to find some creative “me time.” For today’s post, we’ve gathered together some of our favorite clothing designs for
women. Whether you’re looking for an heirloom lace blouse or a comfy knit
jacket, there’s something to suit any style:</span><br />
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“Daisy Dress” hanging among a collection of Martha Pullen’s antiques, we knew our
readers would fall in love with a reproduction dress. What we didn’t know was
that it would inspire Helen Lively to make an irresistible top for adults, but
here it is. The clever designer worked up a contemporary version in black voile
with ecru cotton trim. She changed the shape of the sleeve to fan out a bit
more than the original girl’s dress and added a drawstring inside the lower
bodice seam for a more fitted silhouette at the hips. Download the <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/daisy-top-adult-xs-xl?lid=mpnnbl090814daisytop">Daisy Top</a> instantly and
start working on this project today!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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past few seasons, a number of highend designers have infused their collections
with touches of heirloom sewing. But as to be expected, at the same time
they’ve made purchasing an age-old tradition extremely fashionable, they’ve
also made it a very expensive proposition. You, however, have the goods and the
sewing talent to capture this trend for little expense using scraps of lace and
fabric in your stash. It’s a very savvy and stylish way to use up those small
yardages you’ve been accumulating. Here, Andrea Birkin used the pattern "Vogue
Basic Design Custom Fit 8689 View C (multi-sized)," and created
lace panels for each side of the center front placket and one down the center
back. She also created lace blocks for the yokes. Instructions for recreating
the lacy embellishments are in <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sew-beautiful-february-march-2014?lid=mpnnbl090814SB152"><i>Sew Beautiful</i> issue #152.</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><b>Cape Cod Jacket</b> – This basic, stylish <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/nancy-zieman-patterns-3-version-hoodie-u3142?lid=mpnnbl090814capecodjacket">Cape Cod Jacket</a> designed by Nancy Zieman can be made quickly, and it looks and feels great. The
garment has three variations and was designed specifically to work with knit
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with a classic appeal. The design features a unique keyhole neckline with
delicate tucks. This top is free fitting, yet gently curves in just the right
spots to accentuate the figure. The bell sleeves add flair and femininity.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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elegant. It is just as perfect for running errands as it is for an evening out
on the town. Wear with cropped white pants, jeans or even a skirt. With lots
of size, length and finishing options, you can create a range of looks for
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the accessories! This simple-to-sew scarf featured in Kay Whitt’s <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sew-serendipity-sewing-workbook-v7974?lid=mpnnbl090814sewserendipityworkbook">Sew Serendipity Workbook</a></i> will keep you super warm while looking stylish, all at the
same time. The construction is so easy that you will find reasons to make more
than one! The scarf is composed of two layers of fleece, so you could easily get a
totally different look by using two coordinating or contrasting colors. The
addition of elastic down the center with a hidden opening to pull the end through
makes the scarf slightly springy in nature adds to the comfort level. The roses
are optional, so if an unadorned look is more your style, simply leave them
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Shop our "Back-to-School" sale for a variety of <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/c-7-patterns/c-168-women?lid=mpnnbl090814womenpatterns">women's patterns</a> at 50 percent off - plus the <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/c-2-fabrics?lid=mpnnbl090814fabric">fabric,</a> <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/c-6-notions?lid=mpnnbl090814notions">notions</a> and more you need to complete your "me time" projects!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Editor’s Note: <i>With the kids back-to-school, there's more time to sew! From Sept. 6-15, we’ll be celebrating “back-to-school” season in a number of different ways -- from ideas for sewing for children to inspiration for sewing for yourself!</i></span></td></tr>
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• Chosen machine embroidery design with smooth, simple lines</div>
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• Very Firm cut-away stabilizer by Pellon or Vilene D0102 wash-away or for a sheer cutaway, use Sheerstitch *Patches can be created by using two layers of silk organza instead of heavy cut-away stabilizer. The organza color should closely match the color of the item to be decorated.</div>
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• Applique fabric, backed with Wonder Under or Steam a Seam 2 fusible web</div>
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• 90/12 embroidery needle</div>
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• Permanent glue (see "Which glue to use?" below)</div>
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• Very sharp, small scissors with curved blades</div>
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• Clover Mini-iron</div>
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<b>Before you begin:</b></div>
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• Embroidery designs that have smooth, simple lines work well for patches.</div>
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• Decide on the position of the patch before beginning to be sure the chosen design will fit.</div>
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• It is not necessary to always have a blank canvas - busy prints can showcase embroidery patches very nicely.</div>
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• Patches adhere best to items that have smooth, flat surfaces.</div>
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• Backing appliqué fabrics with fusible webbing and fusing the appliqué to the patch base creates a sturdy, professional patch.</div>
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1. Hoop a piece of sturdy cut-away stabilizer in appropriately sized hoop; stitch out first outline stitch of embroidery design.</div>
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2. Place appliqué fabric over outline stitching, fusible side down; stitch second outline.</div>
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3. Remove hoop from machine (but do not remove stabilizer from hoop), place it on a hard, flat surface and carefully trim away excess appliqué fabric. Trim very close to stitching line, but take care not to cut into it.</div>
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4. Place hoop on a heat-protected, hard, flat surface and fuse embroidery to stabilizer using a Clover Mini-iron. Return hoop to machine and finish stitching design. NOTE: <i>For framed embroidery designs, choose an appliqué frame that will easily contain the chosen embroidery motif. Follow same steps listed above, stitching frame first. Should extra stabilizer be necessary to support embroidery design, slide a piece of regular tear-away stabilizer under hoop. Remove excess stabilizer before proceeding.</i></div>
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5. Remove stabilizer from hoop. Carefully cut away excess stabilizer. You will notice that the needle has created tiny holes in the stabilizer all around the appliqué, right next to the satin stitch outline. Cut directly on top of those holes. TIP: <i>If you accidentally cut a stitch or two, it will be OK; stitching will eventually have glue behind it, which will prevent unraveling. If you cut more than a couple of stitches, use a drop of seam sealant to secure thread.</i></div>
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6. Following manufacturer's directions as listed on glue package, apply a layer of glue to wrong side of patch. Firmly apply patch to item. A thin coat of glue usually works best and helps keep glue from oozing out around patch. Allow item to dry completely before use.<br />
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With September officially underway, we're feeling so inspired to sew for autumn and the upcoming holiday season! From school clothes to seasonal décor to holiday garments, there is much to keep us busy. Since school clothes are on most parents' and grandparents' minds this time of year, we perused some of our fall issues of years past to put together some of our favorite back-to-school looks. Rather than heirloom finery, we tried to restrict this list to garments that are cute enough for picture day yet practical and comfortable enough for a child to wear to school any day of the season. Enjoy!</div>
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<i>Frannie </i>- Lyn Week's <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/p-7184-frannie?lid=mpnnbl090614frannie">"Frannie"</a> pattern is a classic. This version made by Barbara Olsen in colorful coordinating floral prints was featured in issue #131. The collar and packet flap are ecru batiste and are scalloped and embroidered by hand with bullion roses and granitos.<br />
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<i>Jack & Jill's Bibbed Romper </i>- Martha Demere and her sewing students stitched up this version of our <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/p-6433-jack-jill-bibbed-romper?lid=mpnnbl090614jackandjillbibbedromper">"Jack & Jill's Bibbed Romper"</a> pattern in issue #132. Made from an apple print corduroy in combination with pink micro check, the outfit is embellished with pinked-edged ruffles as well as wool felted apples appliqued with blanket stitch.<br />
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<i>Robots & Rocketships </i>- The cute smocking plate pictured here is Janet Gilbert's <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/p-7201-robots-rocketships?lid=mpnnbl090614robotsandrocketships">"Robots & Rocketships,"</a> featured in issue #126. The little boy's romper is made from the same pattern as the previous project, <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/p-6433-jack-jill-bibbed-romper?lid=mpnnbl090614jackandjillbibbedromper">"Jack and Jill's Bibbed Romper"</a> (you can also use the <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/p-6432-jack-jill-overalls?lid=mpnnbl090614jackandjilloveralls">"Jack and Jill's Overalls"</a> pattern). The older boy's button-up bowling shirt is made from Simplicity 5581 (or you can use any short-sleeve camp shirt style you like).<br />
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<i>Hemstitching is Hip </i>- Sometimes the simplest details can make all the difference. This floral print blouse for an older girl features a series of box pleats and tucks topped with hemstitching - an embellishment that is both sweet and economical. The pattern used is "Bias & Blooms Blouse" by Kari Mecca, and Amelia Johanson's hemstitched box pleats instructions are in issue #126 and our <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sew-beautiful-heirloom-sewing-favorites-for-summer-group?lid=mpnnbl090614heirloomsummerSIP">Heirloom Sewing Favorites for Summer</a></i> special edition.<br />
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<i>No Pattern T-Shirt Dress </i>- Turn a simple, long-sleeve T-shirt into this adorable dress designed by Dawn Wilson in <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sew-beautiful-aug-sept-2013?lid=mpnnbl090614SB149">issue #149.</a> The comfort of the knit top combined with a coordinate print creates an easy-wear option for occasions that call for something a bit dressier than play clothes. They're so fun to make, you'll want to whip together a different color combination for every day of the week.<br />
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Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-36637873427801298882014-08-25T17:03:00.000-05:002014-08-25T17:03:40.145-05:00Exploring Needlework of the Victorian Era<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Weldon’s Practical Needlework</i> was a popular Victorian magazine published in England roughly between 1885 and 1915. The go-to source for all things needlework, it offered a variety of technical instructions and projects. This special deluxe edition of the magazine is a box set containing the first six volumes of the series, and each hard-cover volume is comprised of 12 monthly issues. Each volume contains a variety of decorative needlework: smocking, embroidery, patchwork, drawn thread work, appliqué, macramé lace, beadwork, crochet and more.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is such fun to read through these issues and see how the ideas and projects can be reproduced by today’s sewists. Here is a great excerpt on how to smock a herringbone pattern to give you a taste of what's inside:</span><br />
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Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-83833052517058675172014-07-24T15:15:00.000-05:002014-07-24T15:17:33.588-05:00"Fly Aweigh" with us to a land of "Splendor"!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are “sew” in love with the Fly Aweigh and Splendor collections from Riley Blake Designs, available in our store! Made of 100 percent cotton, the Splendor collection (designed by Lila Tueller) is fun and feminine, while the Fly Aweigh collection (designed by Samantha Walker) is great for boy’s clothes, home decor or even accessories. Below, we’ve gathered together a few project ideas for you using these fabrics:<br />
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With tiny red lobsters on a white background, this design is perfect for summer! Use it to stitch up a <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/betsey-apron">Betsey Apron,</a></i> placemats, napkins or potholders. It would also look cute on this <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/reversible-rompers">Reversible Romper</a></i> for a child, or on a decorative pillow or beach bag.</div>
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Add a whimsical splash of color to your projects with this fabric. Featuring little flag designs on a blue background, it can be used to stitch up these "Easy Fit Pants" for a <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/child-easy-fits">Child</a> or <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/adult-easy-fits">Adult.</a></i> Or, create a comfy travel pillow for your favorite person on-the-go.</div>
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This design has “little boy” written all over it, doesn’t it? With various boat designs speckled on a blue background, this fabric would look great on these <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/louey-boxers">Louey Boxers</a></i> or this <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/bowling-shirt-boy-or-girl">Child’s Bowling Shirt.</a></i> It would also look precious on a baby bubble or romper, or even window curtains or pillows for a nautical-themed bedroom.</div>
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These three fabrics also pair together perfectly. Mix and match them on this <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/case-study-tailored-totes">Tailored Tote</a></i> to use as a sewing bag or diaper bag. Or, try them on this <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/case-study-boxy-bags">Boxy Bag</a></i> to use as a travel tote or makeup bag. The coordination possibilities are endless!</div>
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There is so much you can do with these two floral fabrics – one a fun paisley, the other a “ceramic tile” flower design. They would look precious on little girl’s dresses, such as <i>Sew Beautiful</i> classics like <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/p-7184-frannie">Frannie</a></i> or <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/p-6476-summer-separates-pattern">Summer Separates,</a></i> or Sis Boom favorites like the <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/maddie-dress-top">Maddie Top/Dress,</a> <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/molly-peasant">Molly Peasant</a> </i>or<i> <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sophie-tunic">Sophie Tunic.</a></i> Try one on the <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/carly-bubble">Sis Boom Baby Bubble,</a></i> or make a stylish pair of women’s shorts using the <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/tommy-boxers">Tommy Boxer Shorts</a></i> pattern. These also may be used to make fashionable accessories or home décor items and are fabulous for mixing and matching!</div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Gloria is the owner of Anne's Glory Box in Newcastle, Australia and the author of numerous books. She's shared her handwork talents at sewing seminars around the globe, including the Martha Pullen School of Art Fashion, as well as on several of our <i>Sew Beautiful </i>instructional DVDs.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">NOTE: <i>Silk ribbon widths may be chosen according to size flower or leaf desired. Calico Braided Rug Needles (medium and large) and Mary Arden Leather Needles (sizes 3 to 7) are used for the silk ribbon and thread work embellishment.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Probably one of the most common silk ribbon stitches, this stitch is simply a straight stitch with a curl at one end.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Bring the needle to the front at point A. Lay the ribbon flat against the fabric. Without twisting the ribbon, pierce the ribbon at point B at the desired length of the stitch (figure 1).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>This stunning flower takes approximately two yards of silk ribbon. It is made using a ribbon stitch.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Stitch one layer of overlapping ribbon stitches (figure 1).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sew On, Sew Well, <i>Sew Beautiful,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyndi and Amelia</span>Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-53108400370795030302014-06-05T15:41:00.000-05:002014-08-04T17:07:04.117-05:00How to Sew Entredeux to Fabric<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This tutorial from Sue Stewart was featured in our <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sew-beautiful-favorite-heirloom-sewing-designs">Favorite Heirloom Sewing Designs</a></i> edition.</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Summertime is nearly upon us, and that means it's time for sunny days and plenty of light-and-breezy sewing projects. In heirloom sewing, there are a handful of basic techniques we use time and time again, project after project. We've been sharing tutorials for some of these periodically to help those of you new to heirloom sewing. This week, we'd like to continue that series with a how-to for sewing entredeux to fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Before you begin, keep in mind that the stitch settings given are not absolutes. Different machines stitch out differently. Use the settings given as starting points, adjust up or down as needed and use what works best for you. Also, the fabric should almost always be starched and pressed before it is sewn.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Do not trim the entredeux. Place the entredeux and fabric right sides together, with raw edges even.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. With the entredeux on top, use a straight stitch (L=2.0) to stitch in the ditch right along the "ladder" of the entredeux (see photo 1).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Trim the seam allowance to 1/8 inch. Roll and whip this seam allowance by zigzagging (L=1.0; W=4.5) so that one needle swing goes into the fabric right along the previous straight stitching, and the other needle swing goes off the edge of the fabric, rolling the seam allowance (photo 2). HINT: <i>I usually do this roll-and-whip stitching with the entredeux on the bottom.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Press the rolled hem away from the entredeux. Stitch a tiny zigzag (L and W=1.0) from the right side so that one needle swing goes into the "ditch" right next to the "ladder" of the entredeux, and the other needle swing just catches the fold of the fabric. Starch and press one more time.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For more heirloom sewing inspiration, check out our new <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/heavenly-bliss-round-yoke-gown-booties-slip-kit?icid=SMPFeatureKOTM060114">Heavenly Bliss Round Yoke Gown, Booties and Slip Kit.</a></i> The kit includes everything you need to create the lovely "Heavenly Bliss" daygown set featured in our book <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/p-4685-precious-baby-daygowns-round-yoke-collection">Precious Baby Daygowns - Round Yoke Collection.</a></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sew On, Sew Well, <i>Sew Beautiful,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyndi & Amelia</span>Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-66923699360272944082014-05-29T17:13:00.000-05:002014-05-29T17:13:15.278-05:00Add Detail With Pin Stitching<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When we talk about heirloom embroidery techniques, no discussion would be complete without the famous pin stitch. Also known as "point de Paris," this decorative stitch is designed to add detail along the edges of lace and appliqué. It's a gorgeous addition to garments and linens alike, and it can be stitched by hand or machine. If you've never tried pin stitching by hand, or if you simply want to brush up on your technique, follow our tutorial below. Once you've mastered it, this stitch is one you'll want to use often!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">NOTE: <i>Use lightweight thread. This hand stitch is used along the edges of lace and appliqué in place of a machine pin stitch. The drawings shown are enlarged for better viewing. The stitch is actually very small.</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Figure 1</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Work on the right side of the fabric from right to left. Bring the needle to the surface of the fabric at point A close to the lace or appliqué edge. Make a backstitch to point B. Slant the needle under the fabric and come up at point C in the lace or appliqué piece directly under point A (fig. 1). Pull the thread through.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Return to point A and insert the needle back down in the same hole previously made. Bring the needle tip up through point D (fig. 2) and pull the thread through.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Once again, go back down at point A through the same hole. Slant the needle under the fabric and come up at point E in the lace or appliqué directly under point D (fig. 3). Pull the thread through.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For more heirloom inspiration, check out our <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/babys-breath-dress-kit">Baby's Breath Dress Kit!</a></i> This kit comes with everything you need to create a beautiful ballet-inspired dress in sizes 2-12.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sew On, Sew Well, </span><i style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sew Beautiful,</i><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyndi & Amelia</span>Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-4705621029223158272014-05-22T13:09:00.000-05:002014-05-22T13:09:56.322-05:00Tips & Tricks for Hooped Appliqué<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This "Anchors Away" dress featured in our June / July 2014 edition was designed by Monica Bellard. <br />
The appliqué design is from Designs by JuJu.</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Appliqué is the perfect way to add character to a sewing project or to a ready-made item. It's always cute on children's clothing, and in some cases it allows you to sew an intricate design on a garment that would not ordinarily support this type of embroidery - such as a sweater or a golf shirt. Although the term "appliqué" can apply to any motif that is created and then applied to another surface, the type of appliqué we would like to talk about today is appliqué created in-the-hoop on your embroidery machine.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Before embroidering, we suggest washing and drying your fabrics. Shrinkage problems will be minimized, as well as other potential problems such as color bleeding. For best results, both the decorative fabric and the garment should have the same care instructions for laundering. You should prepare your appliqué fabric by applying a paper-backed fusible webbing (such as Wonder Under or Aleene's) to the back of your appliqué fabric.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Edward's Sailor Bubble" and sailboat appliqué are featured in our book, <i>Sewing for a Royal Baby.</i></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>How to Embroider:</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Hoop fabric and begin embroidering.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. When you see thread color change that has a description of appliqué guide stitches (description found in your design instructions on or in packaging), embroider this thread as a template to show placement for appliqué fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Place your appliqué fabric on top of thread template that was just sewn, making sure fusible side is down against your hooped fabric. Begin embroidering appliqué securing stitches with desired color, making sure that appliqué fabric is smooth.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Take hoop out of machine, being careful not to disturb fabric in hoop. Gently cut away fabric from outside edges of appliqué securing stitches. Place hoop back in machine and continue embroidering your design. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. When design is done, remove fabric from hoop and press according to your paper-backed fusible webbing manufacturer's instructions.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Helpful Hints: </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Practice first before trying on a garment.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Pay attention to precision cutting.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Be sure to press the paper-backed fusible webbing properly and according to manufacturer's direction.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you're looking for some great appliqué designs for baby and children's clothing, be sure to check out <a href="http://embroidery.marthapullen.com/design/2012-applique-designs?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl051914-linkintext-applique2012">these designs</a> from our 2012 Internet Embroidery Club! All <a href="http://embroidery.marthapullen.com/internet-embroidery-club-annual-memberships?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl051914-linkintext-pastiec">previous year collections</a> (2001 to 2013) are available to purchase on our Internet Embroidery Club site.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sew On, Sew Well, <i>Sew Beautiful,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyndi & Amelia </span>Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-59286060525792496212014-05-12T17:04:00.001-05:002014-05-12T17:04:53.403-05:00Add Piping to a Tucked Shirt<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Belle Heir shirt and button-on pants constructed by Amelia Johanson.</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We just love seeing photos of little Prince George dressed up in all of his fashionable baby attire. From the sailboat-smocked rompers and button-bar shoes to the cardigan sweaters and pull-on shorts he donned during the royals' recent tour of Australia and New Zealand, it's evident the 9-month-old is a trendsetter in children's clothing much like his father Prince William was at a young age. In honor of the tiny style icon, we'd like to share a technique with you from the Belle Heir shirt featured in our <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sewing-for-a-royal-baby">Royal Baby</a></i> book.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This pleated-front shirt is an antique reproduction designed with a V-shaped yoke and the added interest of piping set into every tuck. We made our reproduction with short sleeves and paired it with classic button-on shorts for a little boy, but pair the sleeveless option with a button-on skirt and the ensemble will have little girl written all over it. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Below, you'll find instructions for recreating the shirt's unique piped tucks. Patterns and complete instructions for constructing the Belle Heir shirt and button-on shorts can be found in <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sewing-for-a-royal-baby">Sewing for a Royal Baby.</a></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Create enough piping to accommodate all six tucks. Trim piping seam allowance to 1/4 inch (6 mm) (a DARR piping ruler is perfect for this task). Cut six 4-1/2-inch (11 cm) long strips of piping.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Fold along the first tuck line; press. Place the fold to the straight line and press the tuck all the way down.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Open the tuck and run a line of basting glue from the top edge to the marked dot. Position a piece of piping on the glue so that the stitching line of the piping is aligned to the straight line marked on the shirt. Begin at the marked dot and work upward; leave the excess piping extended at the top edge, which will be trimmed after stitching. For a clean end, cut the end of the piping piece at an angle and bend the raw end to the inside of the tuck so that the curved end touches the marked dot (fig. 1). Finger press to secure the glue to the piping.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Flip the shirt over the piping so that the right sides are together and the piping is sandwiched between the fold. Stitch the tuck line, catching the piping seam allowance inside; stop at the marked dot, securing the end of the tuck and the end of the piping at the same time. Skip a distance and start stitching on second mark and continue to the bottom of the front shirt (fig. 2). Repeat for all six tucks. When complete, trim off the piping strips even with top edge.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For more projects fit for your little prince or princess, be sure to check out <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sewing-for-a-royal-baby">Sewing for a Royal Baby.</a></i> The book features 22 royal-inspired designs complete with patterns, smocking plates, step-by-step instructions, technique tutorials and much more! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyndi & Amelia</span>Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-23210921354439469102014-05-05T10:59:00.002-05:002014-05-05T10:59:41.225-05:00Project How-To: Pretty Storage Pockets<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This fabric hanger cover provides plenty of pockets to store accessories.</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mother's Day is this coming Sunday, May 11. If you're looking for a project to sew for a special mother in your life - whether your mom, sister, daughter, aunt or friend - we have a great idea to share. This pretty cover designed by Rosina Cassam for our sister magazine <i>Stitch Craft Create's</i> <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/stitch-craft-create-gifts-2013">gift edition</a> transforms an ordinary clothes hanger into a practical storage unit. It takes no time at all to make, and it's a perfect present for ladies of all ages who can use it to keep all their favorite fashion accessories at hand.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">NOTE: <i>Seam allowances are 3/8 inch.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. To make hanger cover pattern, trace around top of wire hanger and lengthen bottom line to about 12 inches. Add a 3/8-inch seam allowance around perimeter. To make pocket pattern, fold over top part of hanger cover pattern and use lower part only (about 8 inches deep).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. From patterned fabric, cut two main hanger cover pieces and one pocket piece.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. From plain fabric, use main hanger cover pattern to cut two lining pieces and one pocket piece.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Place pocket pieces right sides together and sew along top edge. Turn through to right side and press flat.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. Place one of main hanger cover pieces right side up on your work surface and lay pocket on top with lining facing down, aligning raw edges along bottom edge. Sew along pocket sides and bottom edge.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. Measure 5 inches in from sides to mark pocket divisions and machine stitch to make three pockets.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7. Place hanger cover lining on top of pocket with front right sides facing, and machine sew along bottom edge only. Press; fold open along seam edge and press. Repeat with remaining fabric pieces to make hanger cover back.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8. Pin linings to hanger cover pieces and sew around top edges.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">9. Place lined back and front together, right sides facing, and sew along top edge, leaving a 2-inch gap. Turn right side out and press flat along seams.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">10. Insert hanger through gap.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Shop the <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/mothers-day-sale">Mother's Day Sale</a> in our Martha Pullen Online Store for more great gift ideas!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sew On, Sew Well, <i>Sew Beautiful,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyndi and Amelia</span>Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-62805097773290874502014-04-28T14:57:00.000-05:002014-04-28T14:57:36.207-05:00How to Add a Center Panel to a Basic Bodice Dress<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A center panel can add such a lovely and unique design element to a garment. In this how-to from our March/April 2012 issue, Pat Goldman and Susan Newberry of Chadwick Heirlooms will show you how you can adapt any basic bodice dress pattern to include a center panel. The concept is easy - you simply need to remove the middle section of the bodice pattern and replace it with a long rectangle cut from straight grain fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The center panel pictured here on the Blue Italian Organdy Dress has six 1/4-inch tucks edged with 1/4-inch lace edging. Once you determine the finished width of the center panel for the size you are making, add 1 inch for seam allowance and 1/2 inch for every tuck you wish to stitch (3 inches in this case). Allow at least 1/4 inch at the top and bottom edges for attaching entredeux. TIP: <i>You may want to give yourself a couple of inches extra length, as you can always trim to fit later.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Basic Construction:</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• The back of this dress remains unchanged from the pattern. Follow pattern as directed for back.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Prepare center panel: Sew tucks, lace and embroidery to center panel. Finish top edge with entredeux and set aside.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Sew new side bodice piece to back bodice pieces at shoulder seams.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Prepare sleeves with lace edging and sew to bodice arm curve before stitching side seams.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Stitch side seams of bodice and sleeves.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• You should have two front skirt pieces. Sew a front to each side of single back skirt piece. Sew a placket in center back skirt. Run gathering threads in top of skirt on each side of placket.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Gather skirt to fit bottom edge of bodice (side front/back bodice). Stitch and finish seam. Sew entredeux to neck edge, and down entire front bodice and skirt on both sides where center panel will be inserted.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Make sashes (cut approximately 5 by 35 inches): Stitch gathered lace edging to one end of each sash. Roll and whip a tiny rolled hem on each long edge of each sash.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Pleat ends of sash and either baste to front side seam of dress over waist seam before center panel is inserted, or hand stitch under last tuck after center panel is inserted.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Sew center panel to entredeux on front of dress.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Remember to mark where the panel should end at neck in same spot on both sides so that it ends up perfectly straight across the top.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Sew lace edging to entredeux along neck and across top of center panel, mitering front corners.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Trim center panel even with skirt along bottom edge. Sew entredeux to bottom edge.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Create a fancy band of two lace insertions and a lace edging, then attach to entredeux to finish skirt.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Sew buttons and buttonholes to back bodice.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For more sewing ideas, check out our new<i> <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sew-beautiful-2012-collection-grouped?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl042814-linkintext-2012collection">2012 Sew Beautiful Collection CD.</a></i> This CD includes all seven issues of <i>Sew Beautiful</i> magazine from 2012 - the six standard issues plus our special <i>25th Anniversary Edition.</i> These issues are complete with printable patterns, project templates, sewing tips, technique tutorials and endless inspiration!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Do you know how to use a French curve template for drafting or altering patterns? We ran across the following tutorial in the February/March 2014 edition of our sister magazine, <i>Sew News,</i> and just had to share! Written by Marla Stefanelli, the article appeared in Sew News' May 2003 edition, and was republished as part of the magazine's new "Best of the Basics" column in which tried and true sewing advice is salvaged from past issues.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">French curves are used in drafting patterns or making pattern alterations. Invented in the late 1880s, the French curve is used by mathematicians, engineers and sewists alike. Technically a French curve is a drafting tool used to connect points in a smooth curve. It's used for garment pattern drafting and alterations, especially for necks and armscyes when trueing and blending seamlines.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Trueing a line is the process of straightening seamlines to establish correct seam lengths. Blending is the smoothing, shaping and rounding of angular lines for a smooth transition from one point to another. Trueing and blending are often done at the same time.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For most home sewing, the fashion curve is used mainly for pattern alterations when fitting, changing or adding new design lines. Choose a fashion curve to make the following four pattern alterations:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• <i>When cutting out</i> and lowering a dart and lowering to match your bust point, the sideseam becomes uneven. Use the ruler edge that closely resembles the pattern line to draw a new, or "true," cutting line (Fig. 1).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• <i>Use a slash-and-spread method</i> to add width to a pattern piece, using the long curved edge to draw the new cutting line at the outer edge (Fig. 2).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• <i>When your body curves </i>where a pattern line is straight, add a curve to the pattern. Measure your body and mark the corresponding point on the pattern. Then use the curved edge to connect the points (Fig. 3).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• <i>To lower the neckline,</i> mark the desired depth on the pattern. Then place the ruler so it intersects the original shoulder cutting line and aligns with the new mark; trace the resulting curve (Fig. 4).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">TIP: <i>When drafting an especially long line, flip the ruler over to draw a line evenly from both sides of the seam to achieve a smooth symmetrical line.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Click here to find out how you can discover more sewing tips and tutorials from <i><a href="https://ssl.palmcoastd.com/0593T/apps/61441?ikey=I**L13">Sew News.</a></i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyndi & Amelia</span>Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-16602627362906343782014-04-17T08:00:00.000-05:002014-04-22T15:16:28.846-05:00Sewing in Red, White and Blue<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Dear Readers: After much analysis and discussion with our team, we at The Martha Pullen Company have made the difficult decision that </span><i style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Sew Beautiful </i><span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">magazine will publish its last issue this summer. For a generation we have provided the very best information and instruction you - our readers - demand. Due to changes in the market, and the magazine industry, and after seeing a decreasing number of subscribers over the years, it was no longer economically viable to publish the magazine. We instead will put our resources, energy and talents toward new and growing areas of The Martha Pullen Company business including the Internet Embroidery Club, our live - and new online - events, our popular Martha Pullen Company Online Store and more. (If you are a subscriber, you will receive information directly from us regarding your remaining issues.) </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We will strive to continue to inspire and instruct you in support of our shared passion, and our website, blog and community will continue to live on and be fostered. Though the magazine is closing, we'll turn our focus to offering you exclusive project kits, new products in our online store, live and online sewing education events, etc. We will also regularly provide you with new content on our website. Watch for more to come as we refocus and redouble our efforts to better serve you!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">With that being said, we still have two more wonderful issues of this beloved magazine - the <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sew-beautiful-june-july-2014-grouped?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl041414-linkintext-SBJuneJuly">first of which</a> we have a preview to share with you today. Its theme is "red, white and blue sewing." Of course in heirloom sewing, our version of red, white and blue isn't always the bold primary versions teamed with the starkness of white. For us, pastel blue, a wash of pink and an ivory hue are just as appealing as their more patriotic partners. Below, take a sneak peek at some of our favorite vintage-inspired designs this issue has to offer:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Cherry Dress</b> - This pattern from Laurie Anderson is a classic. It's a button-front design with knife pleats in front and back, and piping trims the sleeves and Peter Pan collar. A clever buttonhole functions to close the dress down the front and decorates it too, with cheery sets of button cherries.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Whitework Embroidery in Blue</b> - Traditional whitework embroidery doesn't necessarily require working with white threads. In fact, the term "whitework" refers to the stitch techniques contained in the design. In this tutorial, Wendy Schoen demonstrates a variety of whitework stitches in the perfect shade of baby blue. Follow her steps for a satiny fluidity where thread paths are practically undetectable.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Nolan's Tug Boat</b> - Hand embroider a romper with this precious tug boat design from the 2014 Martha Pullen Internet Embroidery Club's "Heirloom Baby Designs" collection. I (Cyndi) knew I had to share a hand-stitched version of this darling motif with our readers as soon as I saw it. While machine embroidery may save time, I find there is just something so relaxing and therapeutic about handwork.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Pocket Pets Diaper Set</b> - The adorable puppy pockets on this outfit are sure to captivate tiny tots, but it's the unique couture finishes (like the bias gingham rouleau trim on the shaped yoke) that sets this design from Debbie Glenn apart.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Grant's Vintage One-Piece Romper</b> - Our free pattern is a unique, wrap-around design Laurie Anderson reworked from an antique garment. This little classic suit is so simple to construct, you may want to make one in red, one in white and one in blue!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Visit our online store to read more about our <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sew-beautiful-june-july-2014-grouped?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl041414-linkintext-SBJuneJuly">June/July edition!</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sew On, Sew Well, <i>Sew Beautiful,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyndi and Amelia</span>Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-55820208358722461822014-04-16T17:31:00.000-05:002014-04-16T17:31:31.456-05:00How to Sew Spaghetti Bias Scallops<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Polly" design by Paige Pettie Alexander</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Paige Pettie Alexander found inspiration for her "Polly" pattern while thumbing through the pages of Martha Pullen's <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/p-4737-the-vintage-collection-of-martha-pullen">The Vintage Collection</a></i> book. A sweet and simple (yet very unique) romper caught her eye and inspired the remake featured in our new special edition, <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sew-beautiful-heirloom-sewing-favorites-for-summer-group?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl040714-linkintext-summer">Sew Beautiful: Heirloom Sewing Favorites for Summer.</a></i> The dress can be made at minimal cost - just the fabric and four buttons - and the romper suit design suggests all sorts of fun ideas for mixing and matching prints. Both patterns, "Polly" and "Baby Polly" are available through Paige's company, Pintucks & Pettiecoats, but the scalloped bias tubing embellishment is a great way to trim numerous sewing projects. Read below to learn how to recreate these spaghetti bias scallops on your next project:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. To make super skinny bias from your own fabric, cut 1-inch widths of bias strips. Do not cut strips any longer than 15 inches, as it makes it too difficult to turn. Fold each strip in half with right sides together. Pull to stretch the bias as you iron, making it even skinnier.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Sew a precise 1/8 inch from folded edge of fabric while gently stretching as you sew. TIP: <i>Use a machine foot with a guide blade and set your needle position 1/8 inch from blade. Run fold edge along the blade as you stitch.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Trim seam allowance to a scant 1/8 inch (Photo 1).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Cut one end of bias tubing at an angle. Use Dritz Tube Turner to turn tubes inside out. When turning fabric tube, only pull 1- to 2 inches off end of turner at a time or it will bunch up. Press tube with seam on one edge (Photo 2).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. Using water-soluble marker on right side of garment fabric, mark perpendicular lines 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch apart for spacing scallops. (I used 1/2-inch perpendicular lines for scallops around neckline, armscyes and shoulders, and 3/4-inch perpendicular lines for scallops around hemline.)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. Use Dritz Wash-Away Wonder Tape to temporarily hold scallops in place. This is a 1/4-inch-wide double-sided, water-soluble tape. Apply tape directly along raw edge of fabric within seam allowance. Position bias tubing so that tube seam runs along outside curve. It will appear flatter and smoother this way. Each scallop will be an individual piece of tubing, but use a longer length of tubing than is required to shape and apply scallop onto tape. Place pieces with curves facing garment and cut edges facing raw edge of fabric shaping them within drawn sections (Photo 3).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7. After each scallop is applied to tape, cut off tubing even with raw edge of fabric (a rotary cutter and ruler makes this easy).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8. Cut bias strips 7/8 inch wide for the bias facings. Press under 1/4 inch to wrong side of one long edge of facing strips.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">9. Place flat edge of facing over scallop tubes long edge of garment with right sides and raw edges even and finger press to tape to hold in place. Stitch a 1/4-inch seam allowance (Photo 4).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">10. Press seam toward garment with facing and scallops extended from seam (Photo 5).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">11. Pin folded edge of facing to wrong side of garment and hand blind-stitch to secure (Photo 6).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">12. Turn to right side and press (Photo 7).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Be sure to check out <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sew-beautiful-heirloom-sewing-favorites-for-summer-group?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl040714-linkintext-summer">Heirloom Sewing Favorites for Summer</a></i> for more inspiration. This special issue is filled with more than 40 summer sewing ideas and five full-sized patterns!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sew On, Sew Well, <i>Sew Beautiful,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyndi and Amelia</span>Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-37047892480021518222014-04-04T08:04:00.001-05:002014-04-04T08:04:27.760-05:00Fun With Template-Smocked Polka Dots<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last week, we shared a bright and cheerful butterfly smocking plate with you; this week, we'd like to talk about a different method of smocking - template smocking. This type of smocking is an alternative to following a picture smocking graph to create a design. The shape to be smocked is traced directly onto the fabric. Follow this how-to from our friends at <i>Australian Smocking & Embroidery</i> to create cute template-smocked spots:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Circle template</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Fine tip water-soluble fabric marker</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• No. 8 crewel needle</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• DMC stranded cotton thread in colors of your choice</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>How to Smock:</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">NOTE: <i>Before you begin, backsmock all rows (bodice pictured used 24 full-space rows) in mirror image cable stitch using two strands of thread. (Backsmocking helps stabilize the pleats in areas where there are no surface stitches; it involves smocking rows on the wrong side of your pleated fabric with thread the same color as your fabric.) The spots are worked using stacked cables to fill in the shape with four strands of thread. Each spot is outlined by a row of chain stitch using three strands of the same color.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Using a circle template and a water-soluble fabric marker, mark a circle onto the pleats.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Beginning at the center of the circle, work a row of cable stitches across the shape.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Continue filling the lower half of the circle using stacked cables.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Fill the second half of the circle in the same manner.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">5. Bring the thread to the surface at the edge of the cables.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">6. Work a row of chain stitch around the cable circle, stopping one chain from the end.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">7. To finish the circle, slide the needle under the top of the first stitch as shown.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">8. Completed template smocking spot.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After your first dot is finished, continue to the next! Stitch your dots in the same color, or mix it up for a bright ensemble. The garment pictured above features a white bodice covered in red, green, blue, pink, purple and yellow template-smocked dots.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Be sure to check out <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/australian-smocking-embroidery?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl033114-linkintext-smockingandembroidery">Australian Smocking & Embroidery</a></i> magazine for more sewing fun. Each issue is filled with patterns, project ideas, techniques and endless inspiration!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sew On, Sew Well, <i>Sew Beautiful,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyndi & Amelia</span>Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-92067871459943471592014-03-27T10:27:00.001-05:002014-03-27T10:27:53.357-05:00Stitch a Cheerful Butterfly Smocking Design<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This design first appeared in SB Issue #100.</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Picture smocking is a great way to add both style and personality to a child's garment. From classic designs like rocking horses or sailboats to unique plates featuring storybook characters or even sport themes, smocking allows you to make your sewing projects almost as unique as the child who will wear them. Add a touch of nature to a special little girl's wardrobe with this cheery butterfly and flower smocking plate designed by Angela Atherton and stitched by Linda Richards. Work it up in bright colors as pictured on our sample, or change the palette to softer pastel hues for an alternative perfect for spring.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• DMC Six-Strand Cotton Embroidery Floss: #498 - red, #704 - lt green, #988 - dk green, #3845 - blue, #3823 - lt yellow, #743 - yellow, #976 - tan, #3837 -dk violet, #722 - lt orange, # 970 - dk orange</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Cut an insert 4-1/2 x 45 inches. Pleat 10 rows. First and last two pleating rows are holding rows. Mark center valley of pleated insert. Design covers 86 pleats and uses six rows.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Backsmock 10 rows in matching yellow floss including the holding rows.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Begin butterfly on Row 3-3/4 on second pleat left of center valley with light green. Complete body alternating light green and tan floss.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Pay close attention to half stitches. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Butterfly wings require working with two needles and two floss colors alternately.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Work upper right red flower between 16th and 33rd pleats to right of center. Work mirror image on 16th and 33rd pleats to left of center for left flower.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Work middle right orange and yellow flower on 31st and 44th pleat to right of center. Work mirror image on 31st and 44th pleat to left of center for left flower.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Work lower right orange flower on 20th and 32nd pleat to right of center. Work mirror image on 20th and 32nd pleat to left of center left flower.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Use a backstitch to create antennae for butterfly and tendrils for orange flowers according to graph.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Add HotFix™ Swarovski™ Crystals to center of the flowers and inside wings according to photo.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For more smocking inspiration, check out our <i>Ready-to-Smock Kits!</i> Available in sizes <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/ready-to-embroider-for-a-3-month-old-kit?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl032414-linkintext-3monthkit">3 months,</a> <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/ready-to-embroider-for-a-6-month-old-kit?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl032414-linkintext-6monthkit">6 months,</a> <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/ready-to-embroider-for-a-24-month-old-kit?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl032414-linkintext-24monthkit">24 months</a> and <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/ready-to-embroider-2t-kit?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl032414-linkintext-2Tkit">2T,</a> each kit comes with five ready-to-smock garments plus DMC floss. All you'll need to do is add the smocking designs of your choice!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyndi and Amelia</span>Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-5813534015584949192014-03-20T15:02:00.000-05:002014-03-20T15:02:47.001-05:00Choosing Materials for Embellishments and Trims<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flowers and trims using various types of ribbon.</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Fabrics and ribbons come in a wide range of beautiful colors, textures and styles. With so many options, the seemingly simple decision of choosing materials for a trim or embellishment can turn into a daunting task! Designer Kari Mecca's new book, <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/kari-meccas-whimsy-flowers-and-trims?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl031714-linkintext-whimsyflowers">Whimsy Flowers & Trims,</a></i> is full of helpful tips for selecting materials. For example, she says it's a good idea to look for styles that are appealing on both sides, as many embellishments feature both sides of the material. Read a few more of Kari's tips below:</span><br />
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<b style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Two-sided ribbons:</b><span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> These ribbons are finished on both sides, such as grosgrain ribbon.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Two-color ribbons:</b> Not only are these ribbons finished on both sides, but each side of the ribbon is also a different color or design.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Wired ribbons:</b> These ribbons have a lightweight wire woven into the edges. Look for narrow styles for the most versatility.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As seasons change, not all materials and colors are available at all times.</td></tr>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Metallic ribbons or fabrics:</b> Choose a subtly colored metallic weave, or go bold with a bright metallic weave. Look for metallic ribbons that also have wired edges.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Sheer ribbons or fabrics:</b> Try organdy or organza in solids and stripes and made from natural or synthetic fibers.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Taffeta ribbons or fabrics:</b> Look for solid, two-tone weaves and iridescent weaves.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Bias-cut ribbon or fabric:</b> Choose silks, satins or cottons cut into strips on the bias. Overdyed silks and satins are especially pretty.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Linen or burlap ribbon or fabric:</b> These materials are a heavier weave and can add texture to trims and flowers.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kari Mecca's <i>Whimsy Flowers & Trims</i></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Be sure to check out <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/kari-meccas-whimsy-flowers-and-trims?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl031714-linkintext-whimsyflowers">Whimsy Flowers & Trims</a></i> for more tips and inspiration. This book includes 35 techniques that teach you unique ways to work with ribbons, rickrack, picot trim, soutache, fabric strips, spaghetti bias, lace and more. Plus, it includes three sizes of Whimsy Stick punchouts made of durable cardboard, so you can start creating your embellishments immediately!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sew On, Sew Well, <i>Sew Beautiful,</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyndi and Amelia</span>Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-54560929128951949762014-03-13T15:56:00.000-05:002014-03-13T15:56:58.574-05:00Ideas for Embellishing Doll Clothes<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Embellishing is one of our favorite parts of the sewing process. Those little extras that "make the outfit" are important - whether you're sewing lace shapes on a christening gown or stitching a ribbon motif on a casual outfit for playgroup. This week we would like to share with you two ideas for embellishing doll clothes from designer Joan Hinds' book <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/p-7864-all-dolled-up">All Dolled Up.</a></i> First, learn how to make a pretty rickrack flower and then discover how to embellish a garment using fusible appliqué:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Rickrack Flower</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>What You Need:</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• 3 pieces of rickrack, 1/4-inch wide and approximately 5 inches long</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• 3 beads, 5mm</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>How to Create:</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Insert the needle about 1/2 inch from the end into a peak on a 5-inch piece of 1/4-inch wide rickrack. Insert the needle through each peak until you come to within 1/2 inch of the other end (figure 1). There should be 8 folds in the rickrack for the petals. Pull the needle through the peaks and pull tightly. Connect the ends of the rickrack together and tie off securely at the back. Repeat with the two remaining 5-inch pieces of rickrack.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Stitch the beads to the center of each flower with the needle and thread. Arrange the flowers in a cluster and tack to the upper right side of the T-shirt.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Fusible Appliqué </b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Instead of a rickrack flower, choose a flower from fabric to use as embellishment on the shirt. Adhere the cut-out flower onto fusible web, then fuse it onto the T-shirt.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Check out our new <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sewing-for-dolls-collection-bundle?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl031014-linkintext-dolls">Joan Hinds Sewing for Dolls Collection</a></i> for more doll clothes inspiration. This bundle includes three books and two DVDs by Joan!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyndi and Amelia</span>Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-47184090494300642732014-03-04T09:45:00.001-06:002014-03-04T09:45:35.641-06:00Sewing with Lace and Fabric<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Whether we're making a christening dress, a child's garment, ladies' clothing, a wedding gown or special linens, the same basic techniques are at the core of many heirloom projects. This week we'd like to share tutorials for two such techniques with you: sewing lace to lace and lace to fabric. If you're new to heirloom sewing, these instructions shared by Sue Pennington Stewart in our <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sew-beautiful-favorite-heirloom-sewing-designs">Favorite Heirloom Sewing Designs</a></i> edition will help give you the needed know-how to dive into your first project. If you're a seasoned heirloom sewist, perhaps you can share the tutorials with a friend who is new to the craft! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Things to know before you begin:</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• The stitch settings given are not absolutes. Different machines stitch out differently. Use the settings given as starting points, adjust up or down as needed and use what works best for you.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• These techniques work best on very lightweight, natural-fiber fabrics; one hundred percent cotton batiste is the easiest, and most traditional, fabric to work with. The fabric should almost always be starched and pressed before it is sewn.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• For the following techniques, use soft, fine thread and a small needle.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Fabric pieces should be on grain for this work. A torn edge is a good way to ensure that fabric is on grain; remember that it may be necessary to trim away the fuzzy edges before performing the heirloom techniques described in the following instructions.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Press lace without stretching if it is wrinkled, but I do not usually starch lace.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Place laces side by side, right sides up (if you can tell a right side) with headings butted together (photo 1).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Zigzag (L=1.0; W=2.5) laces together, so that one needle swing goes over heading of one lace, and other needle swing goes over heading of other lace (photo 2). Press this joined strip of lace.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. Place starched fabric right side up. Place a lace strip right side down on top of fabric with edge of lace 1/8 inch in from raw edge of fabric (photo 3).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Zigzag (L=1.0; W=4.5) so that one needle swing stitches over heading of lace, and other needle swing goes just off edge of fabric. After a few stitches, raw edge of fabric should start rolling in toward and covering lace heading (photo 4). If it doesn't, try increasing needle tension slightly.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3. Press rolled hems toward fabric. This next step is optional, but I use it, almost always, as it gives a much neater look and keeps the rolled seam from folding back under lace. From right side, zigzag (L and W=1.0) with a very tiny stitch so that one needle swing stitches over folded-under edge of fabric and into lace, and other needle swing just catches fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">4. Press this lace-embroidery strip again.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Learn many more heirloom sewing techniques on our <i>Sew Beautiful</i> DVDs. These DVDs are full of inspiration and instruction for beginning and advanced heirloom sewists alike, and they are on sale now through March 6 as part of our <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl030314-linkintext-craftmonth">huge National Craft Month celebration!</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Cyndi and Amelia</span>Natalie Nettleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07933362495145326334noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1535425716637047686.post-19121910835811884632014-02-27T08:30:00.000-06:002014-02-27T08:30:19.342-06:00Create a Whimsical Zigzag Trim<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are always amazed by what Kari Mecca can make with a Whimsy Stick. Her beautiful flower clusters rival those in nature and her ribbon and rickrack trim variations can turn an ordinary hem, neckline, bodice or sleeve into something truly unique.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kari's newest book, <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/kari-meccas-whimsy-flowers-and-trims?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl022414-linkintext-whimsy">Whimsy Flowers & Trims,</a></i> walks you step-by-step through a glorious field of creativity and features trims and flowers that can be applied to garments and accessories for any age. Below, we'd like to share a preview of the fantastic inspiration held within the pages of this book.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Kari Mecca's Zigzag Trim:</b></span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This easy-to-make zigzag trim is a refreshing new approach to using Kari's single loop trim. NOTE: <i><a href="http://sewbeautifulmag.blogspot.com/2013/10/how-to-embellish-with-whimsy-sticks.html">You can find a tutorial for the single loop trim on our Sew Beautiful blog.</a> Make trim using a two-sided ribbon as both sides show equally. Finished zigzag trim is twice as wide as looped trim.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Make single loop trim using a short (L=1.4 to 1.6) stitch length and a small seam allowance.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2. Insert blade of seam ripper between loops (photo 1). Carefully cut sewing threads between every loop.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. Untwist trim to create zigzag pattern (photo 2).</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To learn more of Kari's fabulous techniques, be sure to check out <i><a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/kari-meccas-whimsy-flowers-and-trims?utm_source=SB&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sbnl022414-linkintext-whimsy">Whimsy Flowers & Trims!</a></i> Inside you will find step-by-step instructions for creating various trims, medallions and flowers, with unlimited variations and arrangements in all types and sizes of ribbons. Add stems and leaves to complete your creations or add beads and buttons before attaching them to dresses, bags, pillows or whatever you desire to embellish.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This book also includes three different sizes of Whimsy Stick punchouts made of durable cardboard, so readers can start creating their embellishments immediately!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sew On, Sew Well, <i>Sew Beautiful,</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Licensing is a unique experience that blends the love of sewing with skill-building and business opportunity. Whether you want to teach or not, this online course just might be for you. With over 20 projects to download and videos to support the project instructions, you can hone your beginning sewing and teaching skills - in the comfort of your own home. The projects range from quilting and home decorating to garment construction and bag making.This 2-week course will prepare you to teach beginning sewing while giving you a tried-and-true curriculum. You will have licensing privileges from the day you receive your license. This means that you can either make the projects for sale without limit or, if you are teaching, you can make as many copies of the project instructions as you need for your students.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Create, photograph, and post the required projects <u><b><i>by June 30th</i></b></u> to the Teacher Licensing Blackboard System. Projects will be evaluated by the Martha Pullen Licensing Staff. Once your evaluation is complete you will then receive your Martha Pullen Teacher Licensing Certificate. Remember, being certified does not mean that you are required to teach.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When you register you will get a confirmation email along with the required supply list and important rules about the course.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When the course starts on 3/3 you will get access to the online education software Blackboard, instructions for accessing this will be in your confirmation email.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Upon signing in you will see a welcome letter that will further instruct you on what to do. You will have several high-quality videos to watch before completing the required projects. These videos have beneficial information to help you on your path to becoming a teacher.</span></div>
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<li><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Kits - </b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You provide your own kits. This is teaching beginning sewing so the kit supplies can easily be found online or at your local fabric store. You can probably use fabrics from your fabric stash if you have one</span></li>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Stitching out storybook classics in watercolor pastel threads is an adorable way to whip up a one-of-a-kind baby ensemble. I (Amelia) have a special place in my heart for the Beatrix Potter characters. Whenever I see the classic artwork or the charming tales, I think of my first son Noah. Has it really been 22 years since I papered one of his nursery walls with Jeremy Fisher scenes and embroidered the imaginative world of Beatrix Potter characters on pillowcases, blankies, crib sheets, a dust ruffle and more?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Recently, I downloaded a small, affordable collection of Beatrix Potter bunnies and stitched them on baby blanks to create the onesies, bibs and blanket pictured here. Below are a few general tips I shared in our <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/sew-beautiful-february-march-2014">February/March 2014 edition</a> that you can use when embroidering your own favorite storybook characters on baby knits:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Dampen and dry each piece to avoid shrinkage that can distort the fabric around the embroidered area after stitching.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• For bibs and other smaller blanks, consider reducing the embroidery size.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• If you'd like to test thread colors and embroidery placement first, stitch out your chosen design on hooped muslin, cut out and move around on your blank until you're happy with the positioning. NOTE: <i>Baby knits don't take well to extremely dense designs. If you're questioning the density, stitch out your test piece on a similar weight of knit yardage.</i> NOTE:<i>There is no rule that you have to use the thread colors that are provided with the embroideries. Compare your threads with actual Beatrix Potter art, and substitute accordingly, if you'd like a more authentic look.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Once you've determine your placement, mark the vertical and horizontal center (plus sign) with an air-soluble or wash-away marking pen.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Do not hoop the knit. Instead hoop a sticky wash-away stabilizer and adhere the knit blank to the stabilizer.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Top your embroidery with Sulky Heat-Away Stabilizer. Spray lightly with KK2000 to adhere the stabilizer to your knit surface.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Use your "fix" option to baste a frame first; this will ensure you've positioned your embroidery properly and secures your Heat-Away layer. The center of the embroidery should correspond to the marked center on your knit piece. Use your positioning arrows to reposition the embroidery if necessary.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">• Once the embroidery is complete, remove your piece from the hoop, carefully trim away any excess stabilizer. Iron around the edges of the embroidery design to remove the Heat-Away stabilizer. Soak to remove Sticky stabilizer. Launder, let dry and press.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>DAR Museum</i> includes the stories of heirlooms ranging from baby dresses to wedding gowns, everyday and fancy wear. Below, read more about one of the garments featured in the book, <b>Mary Ann Nickerson's Christening Dress (1831, gift of Irmah W. Kerrigan):</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This lovely little Ayrshire dress is said to be Mary Ann Nickerson's christening dress worn in Chatham on Cape Cod in Massachusetts in 1831. The Ayrshire infant gowns were introduced in the 1820s, and the 1830s would have been the height of their popularity. The slightly raised waist would fit this date. Even though babies' bodies lack a defined waist, clothes for infants echoed women's styles in the placement of the waistlines. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The bodice and bottom of the skirt are embroidered with matching stylized flowers, some with two rows of "petals" surrounding the needle-lace-filled openwork, and other flowers slightly simpler with openwork petals. Two rows of leafy sprigs march along the edges of the bodice center panel. At the hem, the flowers are surrounded with additional floral and foliate sprays, and a single row of leaves and eyelets wends its way up toward the waist. Overall, the hem's main area of decoration is only 5 inches high. This would have allowed Mary Ann's mother to convert the baby dress into a toddler's by only using the embroidered lower part of the skirt, had she desired to do so. A skirt with more elaborate embroidery in the upper area would be too much of a shame to cut down! The skirt is made in two pieces, seamed at the sides, and is gauged into a waistband, which features an abstract leaf design embroidered in satin stitch.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Machine embroidery reproduction available on <a href="http://store.marthapullen.com/p-4752-dar-museum-disk-1">DAR Museum disk 1</a></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The edges of the bodice, the skirt flanges and the skirt hem have pointed scalloped edging finished in buttonhole stitch. The neckline trim has an eyelet in each scallop. These pointed scallops were common in whitework embroidery done for women's accessories of the 1820s and 1830s such as the elaborate pelerine collars; they were called "Vandyke" edgings, or simply "vandyking," after the pointed lace edgings seen in Anthony Van Dyck's 17th century portraits of English royalty and nobility. The neckline has a similar vandyked scallop with single eyelets in each scallop. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The raglan sleeves have three rows of self-fabric trim with eyelets above scalloped-edged (rounded, not vandyked) trim, applied on the top side of the sleeve only, beneath embroidery at the shoulder. The lowest of the three rows of trim has satin-stitch, teardrop-shaped motifs above the eyelets. The sleeves end with an eyelet and scalloped edge with satin-stitched leafy sprigs. The dress has no visible method of fastening at center back, but the two-layer waistband may have served as a casing for a ribbon. The back of the neckline has a drawstring casing, but no surviving tape or cord.</span><br />
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