I am interested in doing a pourable foam dress form using the My Twin instructions. I have the video and the workbook; is anyone interested in doing this with me?
Shannon
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tomorrow's program, plus some unpleasant news
I'll give the unpleasant news first; our local Wal-Mart will be eliminating fabric by the end of the year. Write letters and complain:)
For the program tomorrow, we will be making neckties. Bring one yard of fabric you would like to use for a necktie, and basic hand-sewing supplies. I will be bringing one sewing machine (that's all we'll need) and the interfacing for your tie. The process will take about 30 minutes.
Shannon
For the program tomorrow, we will be making neckties. Bring one yard of fabric you would like to use for a necktie, and basic hand-sewing supplies. I will be bringing one sewing machine (that's all we'll need) and the interfacing for your tie. The process will take about 30 minutes.
Shannon
Monday, March 2, 2009
Pillowcase instructions for Wednesday
Pillowcase Specifications
for Ronald McDonald House
Per ASG Headquarters’ Web site -
www.asg.org - the dimensions for
pillowcases to be sent to the
Albuquerque Ronald McDonald House
are 21” x 32”, and should be made of
100% cotton in children’s prints and
bright colors. Per photos on the Web
site, the pillowcases do not require a
separate border and can be made
entirely of one fabric.
Many free pillowcase patterns can be
found on the Internet and ASG
headquarters recommends that you
simply enter “pillow case pattern” in
your search engine and take your pick.
Or, since some of our
pillowcases will go to ConKerr,
following are their instructions.
Please note that these are slightly larger
than the above and have a border.
Supplies:
• 3/4 yard fabric for the body
• 1/3 yard fabric for the border
Instructions:
1. Cut body of the case 26 1/2” x
40 1/2”.
2. Cut border 10 1/2” x 40 1/2”
3. Fold border in half lengthwise with
the wrong sides together and iron.
4. Place the right side of the border on
the right side of the body.
5. Stitch these together using a 1/2”
seam allowance.
6. Place right sides together and stitch
down the side and across the
bottom.
7. Turn right-side-out and iron.
8. Wash the pillowcase thoroughly.
9. Place each pillowcase in an
individual quart-sized ziplock bag to
keep it sanitary.
for Ronald McDonald House
Per ASG Headquarters’ Web site -
www.asg.org - the dimensions for
pillowcases to be sent to the
Albuquerque Ronald McDonald House
are 21” x 32”, and should be made of
100% cotton in children’s prints and
bright colors. Per photos on the Web
site, the pillowcases do not require a
separate border and can be made
entirely of one fabric.
Many free pillowcase patterns can be
found on the Internet and ASG
headquarters recommends that you
simply enter “pillow case pattern” in
your search engine and take your pick.
Or, since some of our
pillowcases will go to ConKerr,
following are their instructions.
Please note that these are slightly larger
than the above and have a border.
Supplies:
• 3/4 yard fabric for the body
• 1/3 yard fabric for the border
Instructions:
1. Cut body of the case 26 1/2” x
40 1/2”.
2. Cut border 10 1/2” x 40 1/2”
3. Fold border in half lengthwise with
the wrong sides together and iron.
4. Place the right side of the border on
the right side of the body.
5. Stitch these together using a 1/2”
seam allowance.
6. Place right sides together and stitch
down the side and across the
bottom.
7. Turn right-side-out and iron.
8. Wash the pillowcase thoroughly.
9. Place each pillowcase in an
individual quart-sized ziplock bag to
keep it sanitary.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Instructions for bag construction
Use 1/2" seam allowances throughout, and remember to stitch with WRONG sides together. The seam allowances should face the outside of the bag.
Stitch 16 completed stacks of squares together for the back of the back.
Stitch 2 sets of two squares to each side of the big 7" square. Stitch 2 sets of four squares, one each, to the top and bottom of the 7"square. This is the front of the back.
Fold the 12" square in half, right sides together. Stitch along the long side with a 1/4" seam allowance. Turn right side out and press.
Position this piece on the inside of the back unit, level with the bottom of the third row. Stitch the fold to the inside of the back unit to creat the inside pocket. Stitch the two raw edges to the raw edges of the back unit.
Make a strip of 12 squares for the sides and bottom. When the strip is completed, stitch to the front and to the back.
To make the handles, apply interfacing to the handle strips on the wrong side. Fold the interfaced strip in half lengthwise and press. Open the pressed strip, and bring the raw edges to meet the pressed fold. Press, then fold again in half along the original fold. Edge-stitch the long sides of this unit to create the straps.
Stitch the handles to the top of the bag, positioning them where you like. Stitch 1/2" from the top edge of the bag to stay-stitch.
Clip every seam to create fringe. Wash and dry the completed bag to encourage the fabric to fringe further.
Stitch 16 completed stacks of squares together for the back of the back.
Stitch 2 sets of two squares to each side of the big 7" square. Stitch 2 sets of four squares, one each, to the top and bottom of the 7"square. This is the front of the back.
Fold the 12" square in half, right sides together. Stitch along the long side with a 1/4" seam allowance. Turn right side out and press.
Position this piece on the inside of the back unit, level with the bottom of the third row. Stitch the fold to the inside of the back unit to creat the inside pocket. Stitch the two raw edges to the raw edges of the back unit.
Make a strip of 12 squares for the sides and bottom. When the strip is completed, stitch to the front and to the back.
To make the handles, apply interfacing to the handle strips on the wrong side. Fold the interfaced strip in half lengthwise and press. Open the pressed strip, and bring the raw edges to meet the pressed fold. Press, then fold again in half along the original fold. Edge-stitch the long sides of this unit to create the straps.
Stitch the handles to the top of the bag, positioning them where you like. Stitch 1/2" from the top edge of the bag to stay-stitch.
Clip every seam to create fringe. Wash and dry the completed bag to encourage the fabric to fringe further.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Reminder for tomorrow's meeting
Here are the specifics for tomorrow's meeting:
January 2009 - Rag Purse
You will need
40 - 4" squares and 1- 8" square for the outside
40 - 4" sqiares amd 1- 8" square for the linning
40 - 4" squares and 1-8" square of flannel
2 pc of fabric 26"x4" for the handles and the same amount of interfacing
1 pc of fabric 12x12" for the inside pocket
Machine, (just straight stitching) thread, scissors etc.
Take the 3 sets of 4" squares and stack them, stitch through all three layers with an "x" from corner to corner. Have these stacks completed before the meeting tomorrow.
(Note from Shannon: I figured out a faster way to do this. Cut 16" squares of the three fabrics. Mark a four inch grid on the top piece with chalk. Stack the three pieces and stitch the x marks through all the layers....it will look like this:
Cut apart along the blue lines, and you have 16 of the stacks completed! You'll need to make three sets to have all 40 pieces. There will be a few extras.)
January 2009 - Rag Purse
You will need
40 - 4" squares and 1- 8" square for the outside
40 - 4" sqiares amd 1- 8" square for the linning
40 - 4" squares and 1-8" square of flannel
2 pc of fabric 26"x4" for the handles and the same amount of interfacing
1 pc of fabric 12x12" for the inside pocket
Machine, (just straight stitching) thread, scissors etc.
Take the 3 sets of 4" squares and stack them, stitch through all three layers with an "x" from corner to corner. Have these stacks completed before the meeting tomorrow.
(Note from Shannon: I figured out a faster way to do this. Cut 16" squares of the three fabrics. Mark a four inch grid on the top piece with chalk. Stack the three pieces and stitch the x marks through all the layers....it will look like this:
Cut apart along the blue lines, and you have 16 of the stacks completed! You'll need to make three sets to have all 40 pieces. There will be a few extras.)
Monday, January 5, 2009
Can someone bring a serger?
I need to borrow a serger for about 10 minutes on Wednesday to take some photos for a class I am developing. Would it be possible for one of you to bring one to the meeting? I do not need to sew on it, just take some photos of the inner works. I need a brand other than Babylock, if possible.
Shannon
Shannon
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