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Does anyone do all their applique (not just eyes, etc) without a machine? Know a good tutorial?
Thanks so much for responding. It's just a simple dress. It actually does say "fusible interfacing" It's just the straps on the dress where the button will go. I guess I picked a sorta difficult pattern for my first dress. I think when I'm done with it, I'm gonna try CarlaC's stripwork top. I'll try the light iron on that you suggested. Thanks again- I've been reading the instructions for days trying to figure out what it was talking about.
If you go to the store you can ask for fusible interfacing. It looks like a see through web kinda stuff. I use it when I do appliques to make sure the fabric doesn't go anywhere.Thanks so much for responding. It's just a simple dress. It actually does say "fusible interfacing" It's just the straps on the dress where the button will go. I guess I picked a sorta difficult pattern for my first dress. I think when I'm done with it, I'm gonna try CarlaC's stripwork top. I'll try the light iron on that you suggested. Thanks again- I've been reading the instructions for days trying to figure out what it was talking about.
If you try to satin stitch around an applique with just a needle and thread by hand it will take a really long time unless it is something teeny tiny. I've done satin stitch by hand with hand embroidery, but never around an applique. You could do a blanket stitch by hand and use fabric that doesn't fray. I've done that by hand and it doesn't take long. I've done it with wool felt. Not sure if you are interested in that though.Does anyone do all their applique (not just eyes, etc) without a machine? Know a good tutorial?
If you try to satin stitch around an applique with just a needle and thread by hand it will take a really long time unless it is something teeny tiny. I've done satin stitch by hand with hand embroidery, but never around an applique. You could do a blanket stitch by hand and use fabric that doesn't fray. I've done that by hand and it doesn't take long. I've done it with wool felt. Not sure if you are interested in that though.
Whoopie! I finished. It took me so long to the appliqués, I had doubts. I used the Hello Kitty machine and the tiny zig zag stitch that I had to take a break between each one because I felt like I was going blind.
I hope you can tell what it's supposed to be. When we went in March I saw mickey balloons everywhere so I thought it would make a cute birthday skirt. Teresa's husband recognized it when they came over so I think I am good. The shirt is one I found with the easter fabric that never got made into anything and everything else was scraps or stash so this was a very cheap birthday outfit!
Whoopie! I finished. It took me so long to the appliqués, I had doubts. I used the Hello Kitty machine and the tiny zig zag stitch that I had to take a break between each one because I felt like I was going blind.
I hope you can tell what it's supposed to be. When we went in March I saw mickey balloons everywhere so I thought it would make a cute birthday skirt. Teresa's husband recognized it when they came over so I think I am good. The shirt is one I found with the easter fabric that never got made into anything and everything else was scraps or stash so this was a very cheap birthday outfit!
http://cottonsnwoolens.blogspot.com/2009/01/wool-tutorial.htmlLOL I'm going to have to google what those stitches are. I am just trying to figure out a project I can try myself without an embroidery machine, and having no sewing machine skills at all.
That is just darling! I love it!!Whoopie! I finished. It took me so long to the appliqués, I had doubts. I used the Hello Kitty machine and the tiny zig zag stitch that I had to take a break between each one because I felt like I was going blind.
I hope you can tell what it's supposed to be. When we went in March I saw mickey balloons everywhere so I thought it would make a cute birthday skirt. Teresa's husband recognized it when they came over so I think I am good. The shirt is one I found with the easter fabric that never got made into anything and everything else was scraps or stash so this was a very cheap birthday outfit!
Pellon also makes a fusible interfacing and they come in different weights for different uses. This product stays in the fabric when washed. It is like the stuff in collars. It helps make fabric stiff and stand well.
If you have more questions this is the best group of women, and Tom to ask.
If you go to the store you can ask for fusible interfacing. It looks like a see through web kinda stuff. I use it when I do appliques to make sure the fabric doesn't go anywhere.
I love that stuff. I have used it like this pattern is calling for to do the buttonholes. It is hard doing buttonholes on something that is flimsy. You could also try just using some kind of tear away stabilizer if you have that. Fusible is great though. Just fuse it onto the wrong side of the fabric and then when you sew right sides together you can iron it again to fuse it to the other piece of fabric. Hope that makes sense. I tend to forget to put the interfacing in so that is why I use the water soluble stuff underneath where I make the buttonhole. I think it works just as good.
Can't wait to see how it comes out!
I have been trying to sew an outfit for about two weeks. It's for Megan's birthday, which is Sunday, so hopefully it will be done by then.
BUT...I wanted to share something with my Packers friends. They had the last game of flag football and I was surprised when the coach presented the MVP award...
The team ended up 2-5 and the coaches were, um, a little crazy, but I am super proud of Jacob!
That is just darling! I love it!!
Did you see the shirt I made for Disney on Ice? I had a castle with the mickey head balloons. I love mickey balloons! How fun!!!
*EDIT* what did you use for the string???
Steph...do you mind if I CASE (or lets be honest...CAB!!) you???
Tracie made a bday tshirt design for Aisling and I was trying to think up a fun bottom to go with it.
Yippeeeee!! How awesome is that??!?!?!? Jacob looks like the man in that pic. Keep wearing the green and gold with pride young man! It'll continue to be magical for you in years to come!!!
Steph...do you mind if I CASE (or lets be honest...CAB!!) you???
Tracie made a bday tshirt design for Aisling and I was trying to think up a fun bottom to go with it.
That is cute. CAN NOT ORDER MORE FABRIC!!!
I will post the cordinates also, I really like them all so we can decide what we want.I would love to get my hands on some of the ballerinas and some cordinate if you end up getting it.
I would be intested I was going to get some from one of the coops and never had time. I will get your squares ent out this week I have been real sick all week and had to finally go get a shot of phenergan Friday so I am still pretty week hadnt been able to hold anythig down for about 4 1/2 days.
Sheri
I hope you can tell what it's supposed to be. When we went in March I saw mickey balloons everywhere so I thought it would make a cute birthday skirt. Teresa's husband recognized it when they came over so I think I am good. The shirt is one I found with the easter fabric that never got made into anything and everything else was scraps or stash so this was a very cheap birthday outfit!
I've never tried that one. I just didn't want you to think you were being ignored! I've always liked the looks of it, though.
That skirt does look very similar to CarlaC's twirl scallopini. I made Tessa one and I wanted the look of different panels for the scallops. So, I just ran ribbons down the side of each scallop.
I finally finished the big give outfit. I had to finish today because I started work a week ago Friday and I am out of time.
Hunter is just the sweetest to put girls clothes for me. He even did a perfect point. He asked if the skirt had twirl power? Ok, no more skirts for him to model.