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Good Morning!!! Can you believe that this is the last week of January...already! A couple of weeks ago, we took a look at welt pockets and gained a lot of inspiration. Well, bound buttonholes are nothing more than tiny welt pockets. The problem with bound buttonholes though is that they are small, fidgety and just down right scary to put into a garment that you've worked so hard on. Well, be sure to scroll on down as I have listed some wonderful tutorials and even a tool that makes the process so much easier. But first, let's take a look at a few interesting and pretty buttonholes. This buttonhole is nothing more than a long welt pocket with openings for the 3 buttons. This could make a lovely accent on a garment. I love triangular shaped bound buttonholes. This is obviously from a vintage book. What a sweet look with the addition of the bows for buttons. Everything about this jacket is beautiful! The shape, the matching of the plaid, the bias cut of the plaid on the front, the raised neckline and then....not only did they add bound buttonholes, but they are on an slant. Look closely at this jacket. This is basically the same idea as the first buttonhole above, but in a practical application. The bound buttonhole is long to incorporate the 2 buttons. If you've taken a look at Vogue Patterns, you've seen this lovely coat from Ralph Rucci. Here's a couple of close ups of the buttonholes. Love the addition of the thread loops. Here's another example of slanted bound buttonholes. Beautifully done I might add. Details are what make a garment interesting. This is just a basic bound buttonhole, but look closely. Of course you see that the buttonhole is in a contrasting fabric, but notice the thread color that was used to sew the button to the garment. It doesn't match the button or the garment, but the buttonhole. This is an OMG button hole. The little touch of piping is sensational. I thought that this was a very interesting fabric combination, felted wool and the gingham. Real interest is added with the toggle style button, a little wider buttonhole and the the use of 3 different colors. Now, if you don't look closely, you'll miss the mitered stripes in the buttonhole. Mezzo Couture did a lovely tutorial on this buttonhole that you can it find HERE. The method that was used to create the above buttonhole was also used for this very interesting shaped buttonhole by Diana of Diana's Sewing Lessons. You can find the tutorial HERE. How about this interesting shape from Louise Cutting. You can find the tutorial HERE. Now for a treat!! When I was 16 years old, I bought this tool, This is the Dritz Bound Buttonhole Tool. I have guarded mine with my life. Now, I can make buttonholes without it, but I do love this tool. For many years, the tool was not available. Dritz never allowed their patents to expire, smart on their part, and they are now once again producing the tool. Again, smart on their part. If you do not have this tool, it's one that I HIGHLY recommend getting. I found this link on Amazon. The tool is $4.19, but then of course there is shipping. I also found this link on the Joann Fabrics website. It's a dollar more than the amazon price, but the shipping might be cheaper, so check it out. Making beautiful bound buttonholes is just like making beautiful welt pockets, it takes practice. But please don't shy away from making the buttonholes as they can really set your garment apart. Have a lovely week! Rhonda
Whether you are sewing for a hobby, for personal use or for a profession, knowing how to use a dress form is essential for you. Follow this guide to be familiar with different draping techniques using a dress form, the tools needed to help you sew, drape and overall to use a dress form to its full potential
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If you're a designer at heart and love sewing, you must have wondered how to make your own dress form at one time or another. After all, the ones available on the market are pricey, and more so if you want them customized. Worry no more! We've added some cost-effective methods in this post that you can easily follow!
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Vogue V9267 re-issued as V1737 New American Designer Woman’s Fit & Flare Dress Sewing Pattern ~ A modern classic, inspired by the American/Dominican Designer Oscar d l R ~ Classic, All seasons Dress, ideal Special Occasion Dress ~ Best Seller, Fitted Bodice Split Neck Bodice, Princess seams, Pockets ~ Customfit Cups on Princess seams with A-D Cup Sizes for perfect fit, ~ Inset Waistband, full pleated skirt or wiggle skirt, sleeve options, Pockets ~ Sizes 6-22 Incredibly versatile Pattern, 6 Dress deigns illustrated with full instructions from one Vogue Pattern, ease in fitting with Cup Sizes, perfect base for many hacks on bodice or skirt or sleeves A popular Insta make...almost 200 amazing dress makes, check out links below...join in the sewing style x This is why we buy a Vogue Pattern...fabulous unique cut-above-the-rest design and drafting, fabulous style, fabulous makes! *NEW* Uncut Paper Pattern - unused, uncut, factory folded, imported from US Vogue Easy Options - Instructions English & French Supplied in a water-tight, archive-quality plastic sleeve Perfect for an intermediate dressmaker, a quality Vogue Dress pattern with multiple options, including Cup Sizes for improved Bodice fit. Ideal blueprint for colour blocking, as all dress elements, bodice, waistband, sleeves and skirt can be cut independently as seen in view F with contrast waistband and Bodice side front and back...a wow in leather! A truly marvellous Vogue original, fitted Bodice with slit front neckline, Princess seams and lined dress has an inset waistband with sleeve and skirt variations. A dress for all seasons, ideal for Special Occasions in sumptuous plush brocade fabric... Skirt variations include full, softly sewn down pleated skirt or straight wiggle skirt. Sleeves options are sleeveless, short, three-quarter or long. Views illustrated show: A: Sleeveless Bodice, full, softly sewn down pleated skirt. B: Short sleeved Bodice, full, softly sewn down pleated skirt. C: Long sleeved Bodice, full, softly sewn down pleated skirt. D: Sleeveless Bodice, straight wiggle skirt, accent piping on Bodice and skirt. E: Sleeveless Bodice, straight wiggle skirt. F: Three-quarter sleeved Bodice, straight wiggle skirt, contrast waistband and Bodice side front and back. The pattern includes separate pieces for A, B, C and D cup sizes for the perfect fit. Fabrics: Wool jacquard, crepe, ponte knit, lightweight denim Interfacing: Nylon fusible knit. Notions: A, B, C, D, E, F: One 22″ (56 cm) zipper, one hook and eye D: 4 yds. (3.7 m) 1/4" piping ~ All Sizes, 2 size ranges, 5 sizes in each envelope ~ Select Size either 6 - 14 or 14 - 22 Rest assured, excess Postage will be refunded, especially if selecting the International 'with Tracking' option. Be inspired by the many makes by other sewists on Insta, then upload & tag your own version: #payitforward https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/vogue9267/ https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/v9267/ https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/v1737/ https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/vogue1737/
Description These classic Madam Sew Pinking Shears are a sewing essential, especially if you are into dressmaking. The saw-toothed blades leave a zig zag edge when you cut fabrics or other materials. This cutting shape is not only cute, it also prevents your fabric’s edges from fraying. The threads of woven fabrics will not unravel as easily when cut with pinking shears. The Madam Sew Pinking Shears are ultra sharp, and have a comfortable ergonomic grip for better comfort and control. The high quality stainless steel blades are durable and can cut accurately through many different kinds of fabric – from heavy tweed to thin delicate silks. You can also use them for decorative cuts of other materials like paper and cardboard. However, if you do intend to use them for fabrics, do not also use them on paper products. Doing so will dull your cutting edges. If you need to cut fabric and paper, you’ll have to buy two! :-)
Buy the M8211 dresses sewing pattern from McCalls. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Misses’ & Women’s gathered fit and flare dresses. View A, B: elasticated necklines with puff & ruffle sleeve. View C: halter dress with tiered skirt. This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format: – PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50) Suggested fabrics: Eyelet, Gingham, Cotton Blends, Sateen. Lining: Lining Fabrics, Voile. Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way designs fabrics or shrinkage. Sizing: B5 (8-10-12-14-16), RR (18W-24W), KK (26W-32W), which is approx. UK sizes B5 (6 – 12), RR (14/16– 20/22) KK (24 – 30/32) based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements. Notions: Thread. A B C: Invisible Zipper: 16" (41 cm) for Misses' and 18" (46 cm) for Women's. A B : 3/8" (1 cm) Elastic: 2 yds (1.9 m) for Misses' and 2 1/2 yds (0.5 m) for Women's. If you’re looking for more maker inspiration, check out the latest sewing pattern reviews from the sewing community. We also have a sewing blog to keep you up to date with all the news from the world of sewing. Help using commercial sewing patterns:
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