1) Press under 16" (40.5 cm) across the lower edge of the back, right sides together. If using tapes or zipper, snip the fold to mark ends of closure. Stitch 3/4" (2 cm) from the fold; backstitch at snips and bastestitch across the closure area. Cut on fold; press seam open. 2a) Insert hook and [...]

Change the look of a bed with a covered comforter. It can replace a top sheet and blanket, and the removable cover of the comforter makes laundering easy. Sew your own comforter, or use a purchased one of down or of polyester batting. Choose a washable, lightweight, firmly woven fabric for the cover. Sheets are [...]

Measure accurately to make a comforter and dust ruffle that fits the bed perfectly. Comforters reach 3" to 4" (7.5 to 10 cm) below the mattress line. They have a drop length (the distance from the upper edge of the mattress to the bottom of the comforter) of 9" to 12" (23 to 30.5 em), [...]

Custom-made bed fashions such as comforters, comforter covers, pillow shams and dust ruffles can be ruffled or tailored to suit the decor. Chintzes, polished cottons and sateens are good choices for most bed coverings. Sheets are another practical fabric choice; their width makes seaming unnecessary on comforters and covers. Permanent press fabrics with soil-resistant finishes [...]

The contour belt is really a very narrow hip yoke. 1. Trace the upper portion of the skirt-front and skirt-back slopers. Straighten the side seams (Fig. 77a). 2. Close the front, back, and side darts. Correct the waistline with a curved line. Draw the style line (Fig. 77b), 3. Cut the yoke from the rest [...]

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY "STAR" BLEND YARN, Article 75 3 skeins Gray and "STAR" RAYON CROCHET, Article 700 2 balls Buttercup 4 metal tips (optional) Steel crochet hooks No.0 and No.1 BOTTOM: With Gray and No.0 hook ch 32, sc in 2nd st from hook, I sc in each remaining st of ch, ch [...]

Here is a yoke that is cut only part way from the rest of the bodice. The pattern is all in one piece. The waistline dart control can be shifted all or in part to the partial yoke line. Like all dart control it may be used in this position as one dart, multiple darts, [...]

  The Importance of Fabric to the Designer The designer is a fabric sculptor. Design students need to become experts in fabric. Choosing a suitable fabric for the design is one of the most important aspects of the design process. Fabric selection and style development act in tandem. If an unsuitable fabric is chosen for [...]

In a sandwiched seam, three layers of fabric are stitched together to make the seam. This seam is often used to stitch a yoke in a shirt, skirt, or blouse. It is a popular style line, especially in men's shirts. However, this does not exclude its use for women's wear. Observe the back yoke of [...]

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