What is a balloon Dress? (In a nut shell) The balloon dress or balloon skirt is two garment in one, first you have a straight skirt and next you have a gather skirt, your straight skirt will be about one or two inches shorter than your gather skirt, you gather the bottom and top of [...]

1. Measure directly up from the dart point the amount you wish to lengthen the dart. Mark the new dart point. 2. Draw new dart legs starting at the ends of the original darts and ending at the raised dart point The broken lines in diagram shown represent the original darts; the solid lines, the [...]

By shifting  the Waistline Control to the Hem of a Skirt 1.On the cut-out skirt-front sloper with the cut-out dart, 9raw a slash line from the dart point to the hemline parallel to the- center front 2. Draw several additional lines on either side of the first slash line (There will be room for more [...]

Beautify your bath with these graceful accessories: Holding bath beads or adorning a basket of greenery the elegant swans give the room a touch of tranquility. The easy-to-make basket trimmed with ribbons and lace offers a lovely caddy for potpourri or extra bath essentials. SUPPLIES FOR ENTIRE SET: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), [...]

Simple designs stitched on colored canvas make these bookmarks ideal projects for beginners. Created on 10 mesh canvas using embroidery floss or satin ribbon, the pretty markers are thoughtful “thank you”gifts for anyone – for any reason! Approx Size: l-3/8″w x 5″h each Supplies: Six-strand embroidery floss (refer to color key), one 10-1/2″ x 13-1/2″ [...]

A bouquet  of flowers bursts into bloom on this colorful springtime wreath. Hung on a door or in a window, these pretty buds are a lovely way to greet the season! Size: 9-5/8″w x 9-5/8″h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one 10-5/8″ x 13-5/8″ sheet of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 tapestry [...]

Discover the romantic appeal of hearts for the bath. Our lovely ensemble will cover your tissues and collect your trinkets with style.You can also stitch individual hearts to make sweet accents. Design By Teal Lee Elliott SUPPLIES FOR ENTIRE SET Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), ten 10-5/8″ x 13-5/8″ sheets of 7 mesh [...]

Approx Size: 3″w x 4-7/8″h each Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one 10%” x 13%” sheet of 7mesh plastic canvas, and #16 tapestry needle Stitches Used: Backstitch, French Knot, Gobelin Stitch, Overcast Stitch, Tent Stitch, and Turkey Loop Stitch 12 Instructions: Follow charts and use required stitches to work Kiss pieces. Use [...]

Size: 4 -1/2 “w x 5-3/4 “h x 4 -1/2 ” d (Note: Fits a 4-1/4 “w x 5 -1/4 “h x 4-1/4″ d Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one 10-5/8″ x 13-5/8″ sheet of 7 mesh plastic Stitches Used: Gobelin Stitch, Overcast Stitch, and Tent Stitch Instructions: Follow charts and use [...]

Welcome Home This row of tiny houses spells out a cordial welcome for your guests. Turned around, the pieces create a quaint little village on a shelf or table. Approx Size: 1-3/4″W x 2-7/8″h x l-3/4″d each Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), two 10-5/8″ x 13-5/8″ sheets of 7 mesh plastic canvas, [...]