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Sunday, December 25, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Cutting a Basic Kameez - Part 1
This follows on from the previous video " Taking Measurements for a Basic Kameez" . It describes step by step, how to transfer your measurements onto fabric and make the big cut! Don't be afraid of the tailor's scissors :) Oh and its in four parts, so watch out for the other bits! Good luck, ask if you need help :o)
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
Cheap Aprons Made From Your Pair of Old Denim Jeans
What do you usually do with your old-fashioned or outgrown pair of denim jeans? Are you the type of person who immediately throws old clothing in the bin? If yes, then this article is meant for you as it provides you ways o how you can make them into aprons. If you know how to operate the sewing machine, you can always come up with cheap aprons or denim tools aprons that are guaranteed to withstand for prolong use.
Using your old denim pants in making cheap aprons is a good idea because the fabrics are twill weave. In a twill weave, the fabrics are constructed by interlacing wrap and filling yarns in progressive alternation, which then makes the materials strong and durable. Since aprons are highly exposed to damages, it is just right to use highly durable materials like denim fabrics for their construction. Through this, you can ensure that the said utilitarian outer garment is able to serve its purpose well.
To successfully make an apron out of your old pair of denim jeans, there are a number of essential things needed. Aside from your old pants, you will also use a yardstick for measuring purposes, pencil, scissors, dressmaker pins, dressmaker shears, fabric-marking pens, flat iron, thread, and of course a sewing machine.
You already completed the items needed in making denim tools aprons? Here's an easy to follow procedure on how to construct cheap aprons for your tools. First, cut the back side from of your outdated pair of denim pants. The pockets at the back of your pants will provide a storage space for the tools you need in your work. You can also widen the width of the apron by sewing another fabric on each side. From the remaining fabric of your old pants, make 2 drawstrings long-enough to tie around the wearer's waist. Sew the strings on each side of the aprons or thread the tie to the belt loops.
After forming your denim cheap aprons, show your creativity by designing the said functional outer clothing. You may incorporate the pockets with embroidered patches or other accessories so as to make the garment attractive and distinctive. And don't forget to iron your newly created denim aprons for a perfect finish.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Sewing Supplies : Basic Sewing Supplies: Rotary Covers
Learn about rotary covers and what they're used for andmore in this free video series on sewing by an expert seamstress. Expert: Shawna Schaurs Bio: Shawna is a custom dress maker, who specializes in wedding dresses, heirloom, home decorating, alterations and what ever her clients are in need of. Filmmaker: Danno Nell
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Sewing Tips - Make A Cutting Mat That Doesn't Slip
When you are sewing, rotary cutting mats are great for cutting with a rotary cutter. However, when you are cutting slippery fabrics, it is difficult to keep the fabric where you want it.
Here is a sewing tip on how you can make your own non-slip cutting mat.
Create A Cork Top Table
Use cork sheeting as a non-slip cutting mat when you are sewing and cutting silky, slippery fabrics or anytime you are cutting with dressmaker shears. The fabric doesn't move around like it does on the rotary mat. Poke your pins right into the cork to hold your fashion fabric. This is great for tracing patterns, too. Stabbing the pins into the cork holds everything in place.
Find cork sheeting at your local hardware store like Home Depot or Lowes. Wider widths are available there. Craft stores usually carry only narrow widths. Have the hardware store cut the cork to the size of your cutting table.
Draw vertical, horizontal and bias lines on it with permanent marker if you like. Glue a tape measure along the ends for quick measuring.
Cork sheeting is flexible and lightweight. You can roll it up when not in use. Or, keep it on top of or under your rotary cutting mat so that it is handy when you need it. It will keep the rotary mat from slipping on the table if you keep the cork under the rotary mat when not in use.
Another idea is to use cork tiles to create a cork top table.
More Sewing Tips
Raise Your Table Legs
To help prevent back aches, raise your cutting table up higher by placing tall cans like juice cans under each leg. This helps tremendously.
If you want to permanently raise the legs of your table and the legs are tubular, you might try PVC pipe. Put caps on the ends of the pipe or use casters to keep the legs from marking the floor.
Steady Your Sewing and Overlock Machines
Use a square of cork sheeting under your overlock-serger or sewing machine to keep it from moving around when you sew. This is also good on the floor to keep your foot pedal from sliding around.
Make A Portable Cork Cutting Mat
Glue some cork sheeting to the backside of your small portable rotary cutting mat so you can take it with you when you go to your sewing classes or travel. Then, you will have both mats available when you need them.
Make A Cork Bulletin Board
Make a cork bulletin board to post your sewing notes, etc. Recycle an old picture frame. Glue cork to a piece of cardboard and frame it.
Or frame the cork with some trim from your stash or glue measure tapes around it or old spools of thread.
It just makes sense!
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Embroidery Needles and Other Sundries
High quality embroidery needles are expensive, but are more than worth the investment, for they will make your work a pleasure. Carelessly made embroidery needles have small imperfections that can snag your fabric and threads from previous stitching.
The larger the number, the smaller/finer the needle (milliners are exceptions). If the needle is too large, it's difficult to pass easily through the fabric and may produce sloppy-looking stitches. If too small, it damages the thread, even to the point of breakage, with each stitch you take.
Crewel (Embroidery)
These are the shortest needles used for embroidery, and are sized from 1 (the largest) to 10 (the smallest).
Chenille
These sharp-pointed needles have large eyes for easy threading, and are sized from 13 (the largest) through 26 (the smallest).
Tapestry
These blunt pointed needles will not pierce the fabric sufficiently for most embroidery stitches but are useful when you need to weave an additional thread on the surface of already completed stitches. They're sized the same as chenille needles.
Beading
These narrow needles have very fine eyes which can pass easily through the holes of beads, and are available in both long and short lengths.
Millners
These long needles have the same diameter along the entire length; use them to execute Bullion Knots.
Sharps
These general, all-purpose needles are useful for hand-finishing and basting.
Some other embroidery tools you might find useful in your stitching projects include the following.
Needle Threaders
These tiny, inexpensive tools are wonderful time savers; keep one handy as you work.
Embroidery Scissors
Reserve your scissors for needlework only and keep them with your other stitching tools. Have them professionally sharpened when they become dull. Use these for clipping threads and removing mistakes. (Never use a seam ripper for the latter.) Use a scissors sheath or case to protect the points and prevent them from stabbing other items in your stitching bag or basket. If you stitch with metallic and synthetic fibers, consider a second pair of embroidery scissors that are old and duller than your fine ones. (If you only have one good pair, don't cut these fibers using the tips of the scissors; cut closer to the base of the blade.)
Tweezers
Very useful for picking out threads when you're correcting mistakes.
Thimbles
These embroiderer's aids prevent callused and punctured fingertips, but are a personal preference.
Shears
Use dressmaker's shears for cutting your fabrics.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
How To Make An Off The Shoulder T-Shirt
This is how I make my off the shoulder tops. Cut off the collar of the t-shirt off using dressmaker scissors. (I used some regular scissors and it took longer to cut) Make sure to cut evenly around the neckline. The bigger the sirt is the lower it will fall down your shoulders. Dressmaker scissors can be brought at target. Here is the link: www.target.com The music used in this video is for entertainment purposes only.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Design a Dress - Know the Fundamentals
Dress designing and dress making are as far apart as architectural designing and laying bricks, or reading blue prints, and yet - if the artist is going to design a dress or a building - in order to design not only a beautiful creation which can be executed and put to practical use - it will also be necessary to have knowledge of the dressmaking, or bricklaying, or the practical application of it. One of the essential elements when you design a dress is to have the basic equipment.
In order to do proper work the designing and sewing room has to be properly equipped. There are many labor saving devices on the market and many of these you will discover for yourself as you progress with your designing studies and work.
These are your basic tools:
Measuring tools - tape measure, yardstick, tailor's square, right angle triangle, T square, French curves.
Cutting tools- Shears, scissors, and pinking shears.
Marking tools - Skirt marker, tracing wheel and dressmaker's carbon paper, Tailor's chalk, and chalk board. This last you will have to make for yourself and Instructions are given at the end of this article.
Sewing machine - electric preferred.
Seam ripper, pins, needles, and thimble. Get dressmaker or silk pins - they will not mark delicate fabrics.
Dress Form. There are various kinds on the market which are adjustable. You can also make your own with gummed tape over cotton jersey.
Full length mirror.
Cutting table or folding cutting board.
Emery bag; Tweezers; Pressing equipment; Iron - This is one of your most important tools when you design a dress. If you press each seam as you sew before sewing on an adjoining piece - the effect will be more professional. Press cloth. Ironing Board. Sleeve Board. Tailor's Ham. Press mitt. Seam roll. Needle board for pressing pile fabrics. Pounding block or tailor's wooden clapper.
NOTIONS AND TRIMMINGS
Threads - one shade darker than your fabric.
Mercerized cotton for cottons, linens and blends. Silk for silks and wools. Nylon for synthetics.
Zippers and Nylon Tape Closures.
Belting, bias binding or seam tape, ribbon seam binding.
Snaps, hooks, and eyes.
Buttons, buckles.
Elastic, cording, horsehair braid.
Featherboning, zigzag stays, weights.
Shoulder pads.
Trimmings, braid, ribbon, rickrack, beading, pearls, sequins.
HOW TO MAKE A CHALK BOARD:
The chalk board should be about 20 x 24 inches in size. To make it you will require:
2 pieces of 22 x 26 inch soft white flannel
powdered chalk
rayon or cotton coarse net
carpet or thumb tacks
Smooth both pieces of flannel, one on the other, over the board - allowing an inch overlap on all sides.
Sprinkle powdered chalk evenly all over flannel. Rub in thoroughly and evenly.
Lay the net over the chalked flannel, tuck flannel and net under the board without tipping over the board.
Tack the center of each of the opposite sides to the edge of the board, then the centers of the remaining sides, then all around to keep chalked flannel and net stretched smooth and tight over board.
Cut off excess material.
Store in a horizontal position to keep chalk from spilling.
Now you have the equipment to design a dress you can begin the fascinating process of creation.
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Thursday, November 3, 2011
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