Sewing Challenges: One Pattern, Many Looks

Another challenge asks the seamstress to create two distinct gaments from the same view of a pattern. This sounds like one of the shorter contests.

Sewing Challenges: Pattern Stash

This challenge requires the seamstress to use a pattern that has been around for longer than six months but has never used. I own many patterns that qualify. I like the concept; use what you have... I even have the some fabric. Who doesn't?

Sewing Challenges: One Pattern Wardrobe

There is website that has sewing contests as a mean of motivation and inspiration. The current contest is call the One Pattern Wardrobe and requires the seamstress to submit 3 items that can be combined to create 2 outfits. The examples listed are one top and two bottoms, two tops and one bottom or one top, one bottom and a dress; all from the same pattern. The contest lasts for two weeks and is already into the second week.

Barbie Friday

Computer Printed Applique

The Onesies were decorated with an adhesive backed cotton material designed for an ink jet printer. After the decoration was ironed onto the onesie, a small zig zag stitch was used to secure the patch and provide a coordinating trim.

Back from the Shop and Ready to Go!!

Zona Zoo

Kwik Sew 3549 was used to transform a t shirt into an original Arizona design.

Tiger Hat and Jacket

This is a picture of the completed fleece tiger hat with tassel trim and the matching jacket. The jacket has a blanket stitch trim.

Off The Cuff

Sometimes cuffs are part of the design in clothing. I do not care to see the unfinished seam so extra planning is required. In the picture you can see where the stitiching changed so the the seam finish does not show when the cuff is folded. The pictures are part of a tiger jacket I am making for a Red Egg and Ginger party.

Bernina Bits

Today I learned several things to make my Bernina run better and produce better stitches...

Finish a line of stitching with the lever arm all the way at the top.

Wind the wheel forward; that is the way it turns with the motor running. Never wind it back to walk a backstitch.

When removing a spool, cut the thread and pull foward to dethread the machine.

Pull the fabric to the back when completing a line of stitching.

Wind bobbins slowly to prevent stretching the bobbin thread. The end result could be faulty stitches.