Posts Tagged ‘sewing’

Swag And Jabot

Posted on December 31st, 2008 by by admin

How to make swag-and-jabot window treatment that requires a minimum of sewing. Jabots are the fabric panels that cascade down each side of the window in pleats. The jabots are mounted over center swag on a narrow board cut to the width of the window, which is mounted above the window.
The illustration below will show [...]

Tree Skirt

Posted on November 14th, 2008 by by admin

Design by: Mary Jane Protus.
Tree skirt measures approximately 60” across. flowers/leaf motif measure  approximately 6-1/2” across
“RED HEART Holiday” Art no. 381 (8.5 oz/ 262 yd metallic solid: 3 oz/ 223 yd metallic. Marl ball): 42 ounces no. 3004 Aran w/gold CA. 5-1/2 ounces no. 3008 wine w/gold CB, and 4-1/2 ounces no. 3009 hunter w/gold [...]

Tailor’s welt pocket

Posted on November 12th, 2008 by by admin

how to sew a welt pocket

This instruction will show you a different way to sew a Tailor’s welt pocket. The welt pocket is a standard detail for blazers for both men and women.

First you will measure material for pocket is 8” down by 7-1/2”  across [plus allowance]

Then material for welt/flap 5-1/2” long by 3/4 width [...]

Multiple Stitches

Posted on November 12th, 2008 by by admin

Right-angle weave,
Linda L. Jones designed her cuff (above) with a side edging of teardrop beads, which adds movement and a bit of width. The other cuff has a more symmetrical look (right). Embellished, modified rightangle-weave units create an open base that is filled in with ladder-stitch sections
Designed by Linda L. Jones
MATERIALS
bracelet 71/2 in. [...]

Draft Horses-Cross Stitch

Posted on November 10th, 2008 by by admin

READING A CHARTED DESIGN
To read a charted design. determine the center of your chart by locating the arrows. Count from the center up to the top row of the design. Then count to the left or the right to the first symbol and start there. Each square on the chart equals one stitch on the [...]

Ruffle Collar top

Posted on November 2nd, 2008 by by admin

Directions are given for small size.
Change for medium and large sizes are are in [].
Anchor Cronita knitting & crochet cotton, art 4092: 7 [8,9] balls of white.
Milward steel crochet hook, size 1.50mm. 1 m of round elastic.
GAUGE: 1     OPEN SHELL AND 1 SC = 2.5 CM 10 ROW = 7.5 CM
Be sure to check [...]

Crochet Bikini Top

Posted on October 31st, 2008 by by admin

Design by: paula L. Flowers, Bennett
Materials: sport yarn,blend of cotton/rayon.
Two 50 gr (13) yds. Per 50 gr ball)
optional cup liner. Soft material for cup liner. Sewing needle and thread to match.
Optional thin elastic thread, color of your choice for bikini cup,
crochet hook: 201/2 mm or size to give gauge.
Gauge: 12 dc / 5 row =2 [...]

Three Piece Toilet Cover

Posted on October 20th, 2008 by by admin

Materials
Approx 1 yard 60 inch wide  material of your choice
½ yard material of lesser cost for lining
¼ inch sponge (I sheet, you can use the rest for shoulder pads and other ventures)
Approx 2 yards. 1/2 inch elastic and  1/2 yard 1inch elastic
How to measure for the fabric
Measure the full top of the toilet seat [...]

About

Posted on July 25th, 2008 by by admin

welcome to pattern-making.com
My name is Claris Flowers-Broderick I am a Dressmaker practicing for over twenty years in JAMAICA.
I learned the art of making crochet from my mother at an early age. I love all types of craft and get lots of pleasure creating things with my hands.
Pattern-making.com is a free online craft and dressmaking [...]