Image from Threads magazine, issue #117 Don't get me wrong, there's nothing inherently bad about a hook and eye. In fact, they can be quite useful little suckers. My problem is that I dread sewing them on. You'd think I was getting a root canal, the way I avoid them! I'm finishing up another dress based on this pattern that I draped (it's the exact same shape, but with an improved empire line, done in navy with white piping, if you're curious), and it will definitely have a hook and eye. When I saw my teacher Sharon last week, she reminded me that a hook and eye at the top of a back zipper will help the neckline of your dress lay perfectly. Plus, to be honest, the zipper on this one starts a smidge low. So there is no doubt that there will be the sewing-on of a hook and eye in my very near future. But why does it fill me with such dread? Perhaps it's just one of those silly chores that one hates for some reason, the way some people hate dusting or taking out the garbage (and yet they can perfectly tolerate washing the dishes or mopping the floor). I also feel I've never gotten my technique down perfectly. Ever since I saw an article in Threads on the subject which showed a hook and eye perfectly executed with gorgeous little blanket stitches (issue #117, if you're interested, it's a great article), I've felt mine were inferior. Yes, I know I'm feeling inferior to an illustration rather than an actual hook and eye, but there you have it. And then there's the fact that there are hooks, eyes, bars - it can be mystifying! Also, Sharon suggested a hook with a thread chain - have any of you done this? So what's your dreaded sewing chore? Also, any hook and eye tips?
Embellish your buttonholes with this embroidery technique from Jennifer Stern.
Corona Memes About Corona Beer - Corona Beer has nothing to do with Coronavirus yet people don't understand this. Find humor in these funny beer memes.
The years passed quickly. I’m still surprised how long the shuttles lay quiet in the drawer. There were some tatting accomplishments along the way which were unreported. This post rewinds to show the final destination for the ‘Edge Without a Cause’. The edging found a home on my great niece’s christening/baptism gown. It was a beautiful time for our family. The edge was temporarily affixed to the gown. My DSL wants to create a different gown with hand made lace throughout. I hope y’all have a great day.
Some of the most exciting stories you’ll ever hear are those that come straight out of history books. But sadly, the way these tales are often delivered tends to bore us to tears or leave us snoring through our lessons. So if you’re interested in taking your understanding of history into your own hands, we’ve got the perfect list for you, pandas.
Constantly staring at a screen? It might be time to unplug with one of these tech-free activities.
Set of knitted jacket in 2 threads DROPS Fabel and pants in 1 thread DROPS Alpaca for baby and children ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ JACKET: Chest: 52-56-64 (68-76) cm / 20½”-22”-25¼” (26¾”-30”) Full length: 27-29-33 (37-40) cm / 10 5/8”-11 3/8”-13” (14½”-15¾”) PANTS: Waist: 48-50-52 (56-58) cm / 19”-19¾”-20½” (22”-22¾”) Full length: 36-42-46 (52-59) cm / 14¼”-16½”-18” (20½”-23¼”). Materials: JACKET: DROPS FABEL from Garnstudio 150-200-200 (250-250) g color no 910, sea mist. DROPS WOODEN BUTTON no 513: 5-5-5 (6-6) pcs. PANTS: DROPS ALPACA from Garnstudio 100-100-150 (150-200) g color no 6205, light blue. Needles: JACKET: DROPS CIRCULAR NEEDLE (60 cm / 24’’) size 5 mm / US 8 – or size needed to get 17 sts x 22 rows in stockinette st with 2 threads Fabel = 10 x 10 cm / 4’’ x 4’’. DROPS DOUBLE POINTED AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE (60 cm / 24’’) size 4 mm / US 6 PANTS: DROPS DOUBLE POINTED AND CIRCULAR NEEDLE (40 cm / 16’’) size 2.5 mm / US 1 or 2 – or size needed to get 26 sts x 34 rows in stockinette st with 1 thread Alpaca = 10 x 10 cm / 4’’ x 4’’. PATTERN LINKS: French version
I visited my parents’/brother’s farm last weekend. I worked on a narrow slit tapestry test piece on a small cradle loom. It’s a replica of a Norwegian cradle loom brought to the U…
http://amazing-handmade.tumblr.com Without booties seam knitting. Author MK:MamaOlja MK booties on 4 needles without a seam. I used yarn Pekhorka childish 2 thread, needles № 2,5. Yarn consumption...
I decided to knit a traditional Danish Tie Shawl, after observing all the beautiful knitwear worn by characters on the TV series “Outlander”. My tie shawl from the back I used a pattern…
Embroidery 101: How to Embroider: This instructable will teach you the very basics of hand embroidery. Learning to embroider is not as tough as you might think! With a bit of practice, you'll get it down in no time. Plus, embroidery is a nice relaxing thing to do after a long day if…
Delicate fabric and lace, a simple pattern, and fine sewing add up to a couture cami. Christian Dior designer Alexandra Armillas teaches you how to make one of your own.
Because of the elaborate design and incredible embroidery techniques, baby carriers of Hmong Miao ethnic people are now prized by primitive artists and tribal arts textile enthusiasts. Hmong Miao w…
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This study didn't show that induction or augmentation during childbirth increases the risk for autism, although it hints at an influence of socioeconomic status and healthcare access.
Crochet a beautiful, vintage style, lace baby bonnet with this free crochet pattern. Fans and petals add charm to this heirloom quality bonnet.
The editors of Smithsonian magazine have just announced the finalists in their 12th annual photo contest, selected from more than 26,500 entries. They've kindly allowed me to share several of these images here.
Use this traditional technique in a new way to update your designs.
This is the stitch I use when sewing two pieces of fabric together, like side seams on a bodice or stripes or anything that I later fold and finish the seam. Run the needle 2-3 times, with about 5 …
Finishing isn’t just the final slog of assembling the pieces – it is the details that make the design. Choosing the right way to finish a project really starts at the beginning. The rig…
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Summer is just about here and yep, I am a slacker! I can't believe it has been 2-1/2 weeks since I have written in my sewing journal! Summer...
Technics: Knitted Material: Wool Size: 50 - 200cm, Thread 2cm Quantity: 1pcs
A new Reddit thread titled OldBabies, which invites users to submit photos of their wrinkly and disgruntled tots, has attracted scores of amusing...
I found this pillow cover at the flea market recently. The trim along the edge is what caught my fancy, and I determined to figure out how to re-create it.
Baby Mine 2.0 PDF Sewing Pattern *19" Baby Doll Sewing Pattern *Fits in real newborn baby clothes (no clothing patterns included) *Step by step tutorial with pictures Supplies Used: Access to a Printer Sewing Machine 1/2 yard of Fleece 1-2 16oz bags of Polyfill 1 pair of 14mm Doll Eyes 1 cup of Poly-beads (Optional) Embroidery Floss Extra Strong Thread Embroidery and Doll Sculpting Needles Thread, Scissors ... Skills Used: -Basic Machine Sewing, but there are quite a bit of curves (keep your pins close) -Hand Sewing Stitches: Ladder Stitch Satin Stitch -Some experience with doll or softie making would be helpful, but not exactly necessary. As with anything else don't expect to be an expert immediately. You are welcome to sell end products made using this pattern, no mass production. This is intended for use by an individual home crafter. I only ask that you give credit to the pattern and I would love it if you could provide a link to my store in the listing. **Hat and diaper pattern not included. ^^This listing is for the PDF pattern, not the finished doll.^^
We've seen our share of crappy design, but store shelves are so abundant of it, there's always more to poke fun at. For example, toys. They're usually designed and made by adults, so you'd expect a considerable amount of consideration before manufacturing them, right? Well, not so much. Bored Panda has collected some of the most questionable toys to prove that some designers have no clue what they're doing.
Crochet squares, triangles, circles, flowers, fruit, snowflakes, borders ... Online PDF. #Japanese #crochet #book
Mamamia's Open post is back, and we've lovingly scheduled it to go on a weekend so that you have a place to come and have a chat about anything you like.
This is rather strange looking attachment, wouldn’t you say? I likened it to a preying mantis because of how the thread arms reach out and the bottom arms crisscross… Nevertheless, this is a very, very scarce attachment to find indeed! We know this attachment is expensive. It is quite a collector’s item not just because of how scarce it is to find one (in complete condition with attachment, both spool arms, original box, manual, and tiny thumb screw), but also one that is working and functional! In fact, several years ago we quit buying this particular attachment unless we could personally sample and test it before selling. After having several come in the shop at high prices that ended up not working properly because of some minute error in precision, we have been leery about buying them untested. I wish they all worked as well as this one! It is imperative that each upper and lower clamp grip precisely over the thread crossing arms like you see in the photograph above. The Two-Thread Embroidery Attachment varied in color over the years. Sometimes they would be chromium and sometimes they would have a blackside finish. You can see the differences in the finishes in the images above. Some were even a partial with a blackside attachment and chromium arms or vice versa. You can see in the antique baby garment how a similar effect was accomplished. As you can see in all the samples above that you can use the standard thumb screw, however, it does make it easier (the thread is less likely to get caught) if you have the original teeny tiny thumb screw that would have been included originally with the attachment. It is so tiny that they were not thought to be a thumb screw when tossed into a sewing cabinet drawer. Who knows how many of them have been tossed over the years. Be sure to watch the video below to see what the original thumb screw looks like. The best thread that I have found to work with is the Sulky 12wt thread. It’s a bit thicker than normal thread, but still lightweight enough that the threads actually criss-cross to achieve the decorative effect the Two-Thread Embroidery Attachment is so famous for. If you are blessed enough to stumble upon one of these at a local estate sale, etc. and it works — be sure to use a stabilizer with your fabric when you test it, just like all machine embroidery work. Read through the instructions and work very, very slowly and begin by practicing with straight lines. As you gain more confidence, use a traced design and work with curves and points. You can experiment with different threads to make one side stand out from the other.
This fall, I’ve been spotting beautiful women all around the city with…
It's amazing to see such classics that never go out of style. This one is from the early 1900's. Crocheting FIT: Boys, Infant/Baby, Girls SKILL LEVEL: Beginner BASIC SKILLS NECESSARY: ch, tr c, dc, sc, dtc Thanks!
Well it's the end of a busy week! I don't know about you, but I'm pooped! But I'm pleased to say we've had some gorgeous, sunny days here in N.I. this week, and there's a lovely Autumn feel to the air! As always, the things I've been working on this week I can't show you yet (soon I promise!), so I'm going to give you a wee tute on how to use up every last wee bit of fabric shavings, you know those bits that end up all over your cutting mat after trimming blocks and hsts? We'll here's a cool way to turn them into a new type of fabric. As far as I know this product doesn't have an official name - I learnt it at college and it wasn't called anything then, but if you know the official name of this craft, please let me know. 1. Save up your fabric shavings & wee bits of offcuts that are too small to be useful (you can also cut up wee bits of fluffy wool, ribbon, sparkly threads etc.). Bigger pieces will need to be snipped down smaller. 2. Take a piece of plain sheeting/calico and lay a load of shavings on top. You can colour code your savings as I have done here, or have a multi-coloured mess! Make sure it's thick enough to cover the backing fabric, but not too thick to sew over. 3. Lay a piece of water soluble fabric over the top and pin/sew round the edges. This stuff is really cool - you can get different brands in a craft shop or online. I've used Avalon Water Soluble Embroidery Fabric by Madeira. 4. Now sew, sew, sew over the top of the w.s.fabric, either by free motion quilting or straight & wavy lines all over. Try not to leave any big gaps where the shavings can later escape from. 5. When you have stitched this to within an inch of its life, take the pins out and under a luke warm tap or in a sink/basin, allow the w.s.fabric to melt away (it goes a bit slimy as it melts off so rinse it well). 6. Give your new piece of fabric a good squeeze to get the water out and then allow it to dry on the radiator. 7. When dry, draw your desired shapes on the back and cut out. If you want to, sew more stitching on top to highlight details, for example veins in leaves, or sew on beads, sequins etc. 8. You can now use your fabric shapes to embellish/decorate cards, cushions, make letters or Christmas decorations etc. etc. The possibilities are endless! Another way to use this wonderful water soluble fabric is to roughly sketch a shape on to it & then put it into an embroidery hoop. Repeated sewing and shading with thread will close all the gaps, so that when you take the fabric off the hoop and dissolve the w.s.fabric you are left with a completely embroidered shape. Have fun & let your imagination run wild!
