Fabrics: Little Folk's Voile Coloring Garden by Anna Maria Horner, Flea Market Fancy Posy by Denyse Schmidt, Echo Moira by Lotta Jansdotter. |
I also picked up some more patterns from Serendipity Studio because I was so impressed by the book that I figured they were a great place to start!
Patterns: Fashion Formula Skirts, Diane Kimono Dress, The Bebe Dress. |
A few of you have mentioned or e-mailed that you're interested in learning to sew, as it is a little different from quilting, and we've decided to give a few lessons {my mom is a very talented seamstress, and she is going to share her knowledge, tips, and tricks with us!}.
So, please let us know what kind of things you'd like to learn: more about patterns? serging/finishing edges? gathering? pinning? marking?
Leave your questions below so that we can get to work on some great tutorials and posts started!
Oh, and just to leave you with a smile for the weekend, look who is getting so grown up:
Great choices of fabrics! I've used that voile and the FMF before and love them both. :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to know some tips on fitting a pattern to your shape. I am short, but big on top and more full in the middle, as many of us get as we get older. I don't know if I have trouble picking the right size pattern or if it's alterations to the pattern for my size. Any suggestions would be appreciated in this area.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Knowing how to alter the pattern in certain areas would be great to know.
DeleteMarking and fitting patterns to your body shape. I have wide hips but a small top.
ReplyDeleteAnd I have that kimono pattern, even the fabric to make it, but I never finished it. :(
-Amanda-
I would love if your Mom (Hi Clara!!) would maybe do an apron tutorial! I would love to make some for Christmas gifts and need all the tips and tricks I can get! Love the FMF fabric!!
ReplyDeleteI have made a skirt and tunic dress from her book, and both times I must have measured myself wrong, because it was too small both times. I have big hips, that might be the problem. Can you do a thing on that? And the best way to finish your garment if you don't have a serger. Should you press your seams open or zig zag stitch them? I need to learn button holes too.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Ah! She's so cute!
ReplyDeleteSerging and finishing edges.
ReplyDeleteI was sewing garments before I quilted, so I do know how, but I'm so happy that the younger generation is learning now! For a while it was just so much more expensive to sew than to buy clothing, I was afraid the art would die out!
ReplyDeleteYour little guy is adorable!
I love the pattern in the center. And, of course, your little sweetie is soooo cute! :)
ReplyDeleteI have that skirt pattern! I just need to find time to make it... I used to sew alot of clothes when my children were younger but now I quilt!
ReplyDeleteYour pattern choices are awesome, I LOVE Kay's patterns. I can't wait to see how they turn out!
ReplyDeletelove those patterns and fabrics. I made the Bebe dress for my daughter & she loved it
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