This is just a fun little post about our favorite neighbor, Ethel Mertz. As an apartment building owner and landlord along with husband Fred, she is quite busy during the day attending to housework and rent collecting, and making mischief with her best friend Lucy. Yes, I am an I Love Lucy fan. I have been watching reruns for 40 years, and have probably seen every episode at least a dozen times. As housewives did in the 50s, Ethel would wear an easy care house dress to attend to her duties. In most episodes during the early seasons, when at home, Ethel wears a wrap around dress which ties in front, with handy dandy pockets. If you watch closely, she is very fond of putting her hands in these pockets! My guess is that most, if not all, of these wrap dresses are made by Swirl. They advertise ease of wear: "Walk into it, Button Once, Wrap and Tie." In the early 1940s they began making a garment called the Neat ‘n Tidy, and in 1944 the Swirl label were born. Actually, the Swirl was originally conceived as an apron. In the early 1950s, Swirl began making dresses, a quick and easy wrap for the busy homemaker. The basic dress design was always the same: A wrap-around that tied and fastened with a one-button closure. The dresses were made in hundreds of variations using printed cotton fabrics with embroidery, applique, and colorful trims such as rick-rack. Source There was a signature "Swirl" button used for the closure in the back. The following are some screen shots of some of her best wrap dresses. Sorry, some are blurry depending on the clarity of the youtube/dailymotion videos. She did wear the same dress for 2 or 3 different episodes, in keeping with her character's status. This dress, above and right, has great detailing around the neckline. Note the signature pockets and tie. Below is a cute floral print and decorative collar. Below right, another dress with rows of trim around the neckline, and also around the hemline. Her hand is in her pocket here. The Arrow Dress. Ethel wears the dress in this advertisement for Swirl (below) and a slightly different version of the dress Ethel wears in several episodes. One of my favorites. Below: This Swirl dress ad is from 1951. Ethel is wearing the exact same dress, from two different episodes. I like the added flounce around the bottom. Ethel has her hands in her pockets again! She has both versions of this dress, the striped one in the ad is the last dress of this post. Here's a cute V neck style with two rows of trim around the hem. I also love these stripes, below. Below are some vintage Swirl dresses similar to Ethels. Why does Lucy look so sad above? I think Ricky said she couldn't afford a new dress. In the 1950s, a Swirl dress would set you back $9 dollars. That's about $70 in today's dollars. Lucy decides she better learn to sew so she can make her own, using this McCall's pattern which closely matches Ethel's dress. Here are a few more look-alike patterns available in the 1950s: Trivia Quiz - Almost 20 years ago, I asked my boss at that time (also a Lucy fan) this question, and she got two out of three. What three middle names did Ethel have in the show? Answer at the end of this post. Now a few more of her dresses. Ok, enough wrap dresses. Did you guess the answer to the trivia question? 1. Traveling to California, the Ricardos and Mertz' stop in Albuquerque to visit Ethel's father. He asks her to put on a show at the local theater. Hr father put on the Marquee, "Ethel May Potter, We Never Forgot Her". 2. Ethel and Lucy go on TV to sell Aunt Martha's salad dressing. They receive so many orders, they realize they will lose money because they didn't figure postage into the price. They load up shopping carts and knapsacks, and put on roller skates to deliver the jars personally. Lucy grabs Ethel's hand and says, "Come, Ethel Roberta!" 3. Lucy and Ethel as co-presidents of their club, decide to do a duet on a television variety show featuring club members. They accidentally buy the same dress, and both promise to exchange them for different dresses (which of course they don't). When Ethel gets ready to leave for the TV station, she is wearing the dress. Fred looks at her and says "Why Ethel Louise Mertz!" Good night, Ethel!
English Paper Piecing is a traditional quilting and patchwork method of hand-sewing shapes together using paper templates. The Dresden shape is a classic quilt design which is achieved with ease using paper templates. These packs of pre-cut shapes are proudly made in England the home of English Paper Piecing. 12" dresden plate, with 16 petals and centre circle. The centre circle is designed to be appliqued over the plate.
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Quando una persona impara a cucire, i primi progetti sono sempre con il tessuto a navetta, ovvero quello fatto a tessitura, sul telaio. Ai negozi di stoffe, la maggior parte dei tessuti sono così. E nello stesso modo, quasi tutti i progetti di cucito che si trovano su Pinterest usano il tessuto a navetta. Ma
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Are you tired of endlessly searching for the perfect top pattern that fits just right? Look no further! In this tutorial, I will show you how to draft a simple knit bodice block with a sleeve pattern that you can use as a foundation to create a variety of different garments. In this step-by-step video tutorial, I will guide you through the process of drafting a basic bodice block, as well as how to reduce or enlarge the pattern to fit your specific measurements. I will also teach you how to choose the right fabric with the right amount of stretch to ensure that your garment fits perfectly. But that's not all! I will also show you how to turn the basic bodice block pattern into a top, dress, tank top, wrap top, and more. I'll demonstrate 14 different neckline styles, new hem shapes, and pattern hack ideas and tricks to take your sewing game to the next level. And as a special bonus, I have included a free PDF pattern for the basic bodice block top in 7 sizes, making this tutorial perfect for beginners and seasoned sewists alike. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn how to draft your own patterns and create a wardrobe full of perfectly fitting garments. Watch the full tutorial and share it with your sewing friends to spread the knowledge and joy of sewing! How to draft Basic Knit Bodice Click ! Check out my website, where you can find a variety of free PDF patterns for sewing and hacking. Whether you are looking for a new dress, a cozy sweater, or a stylish accessory, you will find something that suits your taste and skill level. You can also learn how to sew with these patterns or how to hack them to create your own unique designs. All you need to do is click the link and download your favourite patterns. Then, follow the step-by-step tutorial and enjoy the process of creating something beautiful. I hope you have fun and feel free to share your creations with me! Free printable basic bodice for knits with sleeve pattern Click ! Sew Your Own Wardrobe: How to Make a Basic Knit Bodice Block with Sleeve and Transform it into 14 Different Styles! Pattern Making 101: How to Draft a Basic Knit Bodice Block with Sleeve and Create Multiple Garment Styles! Sew Simple: How to Draft and Hack a Basic Knit Bodice Block with Sleeve Pattern for Endless Possibilities From Basic to Beautiful: Learn How to Draft a Knit Bodice Block with Sleeve and Transform it into Multiple Garments with Pattern Hacks! free sewing printable pdf pattern !
Just learning to sew? Here’s a simple project, perfect for the novice sewist! Make yourself a skirt! You’ll find the tutorial over at Shrimp Salad Circus! Supplies: 1 – 1.5 yards of fabric* (amount depending on your size and the length you want your skirt) ruler measuring tape straight pins thread (in a matching color...Read More »
It was love at first sight when we laid eyes on the amazing oversized, billowy, ruffled frills adorning the Fall 2010 runway looks at Fendi. We immediately wanted one and just couldn’t imagine having to…
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Cornerstone Sample, Nearly Insane Quilt Now that I have started gathering a good set of blocks for the Nearly Insane Quilt, I have been putting my mind to the other elements in the quilt. This past week the cornerstones and sashing have been the focus of my attention. The original quilt has solid squares of colour at the point where four blocks meet on point, but with such little blocks, I felt it deserved something more delicate. Crossed Canoes Block, Nearly Insane Quilt Using my Electric Quilt 5 software, I searched for a block that would link the corners of the neighbouring blocks and came across this Crossed Canoe Block, which I have slightly adapted by making a completed square in the middle, rather than four triangles. The cornerstones for the sashing, are just 2" square, and I will need to make 85 in total, plus a further 28 half blocks for the edge. I do like these little blocks, and imagine a quilt made of these, alternated with plain blocks? As you can see I have only made one, so perhaps ask me about this idea once I have completed the other 84! Nearly Insane Quilt Sashing 2" x 6", Unbleached Calico For the sashing I have kept it simple, by just using the unbleached calico for the 2" by 6" strips. I think there are about 196 of these to do, so I intend to do a few as I go along, rather than a load at the end. So with the cornerstones, sashing, half blocks and full blocks, this is the layout of how the quilt will be set. Cornerstones, Sashing, Blocks Setting, Nearly Insane Quilt Joining Up with Design Wall Monday!
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Après la jupe péplum, faites vous une mini jupe plissée en suivant ce tutoriel de Lisa du blog Small Things !
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couture rapide et facile 1 rectangle de coton de L23,5xH8cm pour créer ce petit marque page en moins de 10 minutes . Attention c'est par 8cm je vois que j'ai écrit par 9cm en fin de vidéo oups !...
La Cravatta The summer dress e-book sewing instructions La Cravatta is creative and unusual. The dress La Cravatta emerges from 23 to 30 silk ties, it has a bottom width of up to 3.5 meters and feels like a dream. You do not need a sewing pattern, because the ties specify the shape. PDF file as e-book sewing instructions. The sewing instructions explain exactly how it is created and what to look for while sewing. It is easy for skilled hobbyists. Depending on how many ties you take you can change the sizes. Prerequisite is a functioning overlock machine. The sewing instructions is illustrated with photos and detailed. Sewing degree medium.
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Today’s Top Ten Tuesday has a great sense of humor! 1. Fabric Limits — National Sewing Circle 2. Lucy Loves Sewing — Sew Sleepless 3. Expert Advice – The McCall Pattern Com…
Si alguna vez soñaste con ser el diseñador de moda de tus Barbies, estás a punto de ver ese sueño hecho realidad. Hoy, te presentamos una revista que es como un tesoro para los amantes de las muñecas. En sus páginas, encontrarás patrones e ideas increíbles para confeccionar prendas de vestir de manera única. Prepárate para explorar un mundo de creatividad y estilo, donde podrás dar rienda suelta a tu imaginación y vestir a tus Barbies con auténticas obras maestras. Capítulo 1: Tu Pasaporte a la Creatividad: Esta revista es más que solo patrones de costura; es tu pasaporte a la creatividad. Con ella, podrás personalizar la ropa de tus Barbies de una manera que refleje tu propio estilo y visión de la moda. Desde elegantes vestidos hasta conjuntos casuales, aquí encontrarás patrones y consejos para crear un guardarropa impresionante. Capítulo 2: Un Mundo de Opciones: La moda para tus Barbies no se limita a un solo estilo. La revista ofrece una variedad de patrones que se adaptarán a cualquier ocasión. Desde conjuntos de noche hasta ropa de juego, podrás dar vida a la visión de moda que desees para tus muñecas. Los detalles y la diversidad de los diseños te inspirarán a experimentar con diferentes estilos. Capítulo 3: Haciéndolo Realidad: La revista te guiará a través del proceso de creación de cada prenda, desde la elección de telas hasta la costura final. Los patrones detallados y las instrucciones paso a paso harán que cada proyecto sea accesible, sin importar tu nivel de experiencia en costura. Este es un viaje que puede disfrutar tanto un principiante como un experto. Capítulo 4: Más que una Manualidad: La creación de ropa para tus Barbies va más allá de una simple manualidad. Es una forma de expresión artística que te permitirá explorar la moda y el diseño. Al ver a tus muñecas vestidas con tus creaciones, experimentarás una sensación de logro y satisfacción que solo puede proporcionar la creatividad en acción. Conclusión: Si alguna vez soñaste con ser el diseñador de moda de tus Barbies, esta revista te brindará la oportunidad de convertir esos sueños en prendas de vestir impresionantes. Descubre el emocionante mundo de la moda en miniatura y desbloquea tu creatividad al máximo. Con patrones, ideas e inspiración a tu disposición, ¡la moda para tus Barbies se convertirá en una aventura fascinante!
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After a little break, it is back to studying again. This is why my original plans for the HSM “Stashbusting” challenge were sized down quite a bit. From the new corset, I went to finish…
So many unfinished projects and now, some time. I’ve resolved to finish several UFOs before I move onto anything new so here’s completed Isolation Project #1 – the Wiksten Shift Dress. Most of you will know this pattern I’m sure...
