How to sew a fagoted seam A fagoted seam is a decorative seam that joins two pieces of fabric together with a space between them and a row of hand stitching. It’s a very pretty detail seen most often in vintage clothing. It’s easy to incorporate this kind of seam into any patterns you make that have a yoke, or any other simple seam. In this case, I’m making a silk blouse with a V-shaped yoke. Here’s what you’ll need: two pieces you’d like to join togetherheavy thread or embroidery floss for hand stitcheshand sewing embroidery needlea piece of paper large enough to lay your pieces ona pencila ruler The first step is to turn the seam allowance under on each side of the seam. Now use your ruler and pencil to draw your seam on the paper. Lay your pieces over the seam you just drew and align the edges with your lines. Using your floss and hand embroidery needle, stitch the edges together using the fagot stitch. Here’s a diagram of how to do the fagot stitch, from one of my vintage books from the 1920s.
How to add a zippered pocket to a purse-Tutorial I am currently in the process of building up inventory for my Etsy & Artfire shops...................so this is the right time to create tutorials as I am anywayz sewing quite a bit.All I have to do is click pics:) One thing that I have come across very often is how lot of crafters are REEEALLY scared of zippers! Believe me its much easier than it looks!! Today I am going to do a quick tutorial on adding zippered pockets to your bags & purses. OK............lets roll. 1. I made this yesterday night so pardon the pics quality:) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Well................you have learnt how to add zippered pocket & I have learnt not to click any pics at night:( Drop me a line if I have confused you anywhere.
The Awesome Bag Tutorial with Guest Meg of elsiemarley happy monday everyone! did you have a good weekend filled with sewing, knitting & crochet? you ready for some more inspiration and projects galore? yippee! today we're welcoming meg from one of my faaaavvvve blogs to stalk - elsiemarley!!!! meg's projects seem effortless, they are so organic and i find myself so drawn to her work, thoughts and her blog. whenever i find myself needing to find a boost of good ol creative energy i pop on over to elsiemarley. this pastry chef is now making the most delectable crafts & sewn goodies instead of chocolate's and boy am i happy she is. just like chocolate meg lures you in and then once you take your first bite it's instant luv! i tell you....blogging is just so much fun and then when you blog and get to have bloggers you are amazed by on a weekly basis come post on your own blog...well.....it's just fab and one of the many reasons why i love what i do! so get ready to open up another pressie! Hello Mommyhood readers, Meg from elsiemarley here!
Chic Steals: How To Re-Fit a Button-Down Shirt...To Your Size! Fitting 101 creative little daisy: Don't fear the zipper Zippers seem to be the boogyman of sewing. The monster under the bed that puts fear in the hearts of sew-ers. And like the boogyman zippers need not scare you, the fear is only imagined. For a long time I avoided anything that required putting a zipper in. I'd check the back of the pattern to see if a zipper was required, if so, that pattern went back in the drawer. Putting a zippered pocket into a purse is a good way to wet your feet, so to speak where zippers are concerned. This is the method I use for putting a zippered pocket in a purse. Materials: Zipper: I'm using a 7" zipper Fabric for pocket: A rectangle that is about 9" wide. Ruler and Pen Zipper foot: I think this is key to putting zippers in. Step 1: Fold the rectangle in half the long way to determine the center line. Step 2: About 1/2" below the center line draw a rectangular box that is 1/2" x 7 1/2" Step 3: Pin the pocket onto your purse lining piece. Position it so that the rectangle is where you want the pocket to be. Step 4:
Awaiting Ada: Bubble Quilt I’ve been working for a long time on this puff quilt, I started it around Christmas time and it just kept getting pushed to the side. When we were little we had this great bubble quilt that our grandma made us, and I wanted to make one for Ada. I only vaguely remembered what it looked like, so my puffs are much bigger, but it turned out great and Ada loves squishing the colorful puffs! I made a practice puff a while ago for my Puff Pin Cushion and kept the same dimensions. I finally finished making an alternative method for making a bubble quilt, You sew the entire top together before you stuff the puffs! Check out the new tutorial here! Check out my newest finished bubble quilts! Here are some other bubble quilts! The size I made is a little strange, it’s quite long and narrow, so for now we just play with it on the floor, but I’m thinking it would look amazing at the foot of her bed when we eventually turn it to a toddler bed. Step 1: Pick out a bunch of scrap fabrics that you like.
Twister Rain Coat/ Trench Coat (oh, so pic obese) - CRAFTSTER CRAFT CHALLENGES So...this is my first challenge...and i was probably too ambitious...here's the story of my inspiration...I was looking at the challenge for this month...and I wasn't paying attention while eating ramen noodles...long story short...I spilled food on my shirt, grabbed the first clean shirt i saw (which happened to be my twister shirt...) and...that is where i got my inspiration...I found my old twister mat...then got to work on that saturday...The pattern i drafted in about an hour...minus the sleeves and hood...(I just made that pattern up as I went...) sorry i don't have any in-process pics and here are the finished pics... here you can see the sleeve...i used the twister at both ends to do both sleeves ooh. and you can kind of see how it is fullllllly lined andddd here you can see the back pleat thing and the hoooood... andddd more detail of the hood, and you can see the epic anchor lining and the pocket...it makes me smile haha and just because my friend is so awesome..she did this for me
Tutorial ~ Zippered and Slip Pocket Tutorial Many of you know Autum from her fabulous creations and her blog, Creative Little Daisy. We’ve long enjoyed Autum’s sewing and asked if we could share her tutorial on Patchwork Bags early this year. For Bag Month we asked Autum to share a bit of her sewing expertise with us in the form of a tutorial on pockets for bags, and she’s done around four tutorials! Zippered Pocket Tutorial One of the biggest phobias of sewing is the dreaded zipper. Find the center (side to side) of your lining piece and your pocket piece. I’ve found the easiest way to determine the center is first fold the lining piece in half, side to side and make a crease with your fingernail. Machine stitch along the marked lines. Push the pocket though the window to the back side of lining pressing the seam away from the center. This is how it looks from the front side. You can secure the zipper in place using pins this point, but I find it much easier to glue it in place instead. The finished zipper.
Quilt Class 101 - Week 3 - Cutting Week 3 - Cutting!! Cutting is so so important when making a quilt. I think sometimes it can be over looked or rushed. When I first started quilting I had no idea what tools I needed, or how to use them properly. I didnt know about cutting and sewing accurately. I quickly learned that if you to make a quilt where the seam lines all line up properly and its accurate, you need to begin by cutting your pieces.... properly. Tools There are lots of different tools that you can get for quilting, but there are a few, that I feel are a must! Rotary Cutter - When making a quilt, you really shouldn't use scissors to cut your fabric. Cutting Mat - If your using a rotary cutter you need a cutting mat. Ruler - A clear acrylic ruler. There are a few things your will find along the way that you will need. Like i said...When I first started my cutting skills werent great. Fabric Requirements OR 2 charm packs ( 84, 5" squares) OR 12” strips of 7 Different fabrics. How to Cut Properly 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Then,
Zip-up Earbuds I love to have my music with me everywhere I go, but I hate the tangled mess my wires become when I toss them in my bag or pocket. Last night I whipped up a fun and functional solution by adding a zipper to my earbuds. This project took me around an hour to do (perfect for catching up on some t.v. from hulu.com). The supplies are few; basic sewing supplies, a pair of headphones, and a nice long zipper. The first step is to pull the earbuds apart, to separate the wires all the way down to the plug. Next, take one side of your headphones and one side of the zipper tape and start stitching the wire into the tape. It’s as easy as that! Then unzip them to the length I want and put them on so much faster than having to untangle the mess!
Freckled Whimsy: iPad Pouch Tutorial First line of business...HAPPY EASTER!!!! I hope all of you are having a grand day! So it seems that you like tutorials, hm? Me thinks so. :) Upon popular request, here is the iPad Pouch/Case tutorial. Fabric used in above photo: Front cover is Treasures & Tidbits by Piece O Cake and back cover is Pick A Bunch by Nancy Mims, both for Robert Kaufman. Materials: Zipper - 10" or longer Scrap pieces of fabric Main fabric - I used Osnaburg Lining fabric Fusible batting piecing and quilting thread Cutting: 12 squares measuring 3.5" from scrap fabrics 2 pieces measuring 3.5" x 9.5" from the Main fabric 2 pieces measuring 2.5" x 9.5" from the Main fabric 2 pieces measuring 9.5" x 11.5" from the lining fabric 2 pieces measuring 9" x 11" from the fusible batting Assembly: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Also, be sure your zipper is OPEN at least half way so when it comes time to turning your pouch right sides out, it will be possible. :) 17. 18. The possibilities are endless!! Much Love!!!
Olivia's Snack Bag {Tutorial} This is a fun little project. These cute little snack bags help reduce waste by not using Ziploc bags. Plus, you will look uber chic pulling one of these out of your bag. :) They are perfect for kids or those long car rides we all dread. Bonus? You choose what size & color bag you want or need, and they are eco friendly. No more mass produced bags! Items Needed: Prewashed Fabric : I cut out (8) 7" x 6.5" pieces of cotton fabric. 4 pieces per bag. Light weight to medium fusible interfacing Marking pen, chalk, or pencil 12" long piece of Velcro Point turner for the corners (not necessary but nice to have) Hot iron Sewing Thread Sewing pins Measuring tape or quilter's ruler Sewing machine How to make your own reusable sandwich bag: Step 1. Iron out your fabric first. Follow instructions on your interfacing, and apply to one side of the liner. Step 2. Place a 6" strip of Velcro (either the fuzzy piece or the hook piece) 1/2" from the top of your fabric, and pin it onto the right side of your fabric.