I have a couple of half aprons, but I’m short. When I’m canning and cooking, it’s not my lower half getting spattered.
I like that you call it a bib Terri
I like that you call it a bib Terri
Looks wonderful,l Dani.I don't normally sew cloths but a princess dress was a request from oldest granddaughter for her birthday. I ran out of the dark purple tulle so Need to go back to the draft store for more. I am doing this so it is a step in stretchy dress since she is turning 5 and this is or dress up play. I would like to find some sort of stretchy band for the waist but haven't found it yet. It would be nice if it could have flowers. I also got some small dark purple flowers that have a jeweled center to put on the light panels of the skirt. I would like to find some sparkly jewels for the dark purple.
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Anyone tried making the tulle flowers? I saw there was a YouTube video on it. Didn't watch it though. I am thinking about making and just attach them to elastic for the waistband.
Many of my shirts end up with stains from food dropping while I'm eating. I have more recently taken to wearing an apron when I eat to help prevent the staining.We called those bibs. My grandpa used one till the day he died. He ALWAYS got food on himself somehow. If he was eating something as simple as a ham n cheese sandwich he'd have mayo on his shirt.....
You'll have to share a pix when she gets it finished.The wife is making new cushions to go onto an old rocking chair (bought used in late 1970's, all the babies were rocked in it), the chair is black with gold pen-striping type art work on it and she is making the cushions in a gold fabric. I made the pattern and helped her cut the materials (it is very heavy like cutting 2 layers of denim only streachy)... She loves the chair but now days the wooden seat and back do not make her back happy.... These should make it much more in line with her current needs.
Please share an imagine of your work so that we can advise.I sewed a rip in a bag and im absolutely so new to sewing so If there any books or advice I want to learn but so new at it lol
There is a "singer" book (I think that's it) that I have a copy of and got one for my daughter too (24yrs old). She said it was useful too. It's really good for the basics and I see it every so often at thrift shops. I will verify the name and post it here.I sewed a rip in a bag and im absolutely so new to sewing so If there any books or advice I want to learn but so new at it lol
I would suggest using a tight whip stitch with canvas thread and a strong needle.Novice needs sewing advice... Last winter the pup was still a pup and spent most winter nights inside. He's staying outside this winter so I needed a cheap pad for his igloo dog house.
The large pads at the store was $39. The medium pads were $10. So I got two mediums and intend to sew them together.
Anyone have suggestions or pointers for this project? 2 mediums pads are even larger than the large size. I thought I would sew the long sides together.
I have canvas/tarp thread and large needles plus a good assortment or normal sized threads and needles.
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Can I "third" what Mo said? The only other thing I would suggest is to stitch a knot into your whipstitch every few inches. That way, even if your thread breaks, the whole thing won't come apart and it will be easier to fix.I second what Mo said - whipstitch. I don't think you'll need the awl unless the fabric is really course. A strong needle should do. Depending on all, you might want a leather glove for pushing the needle through just to save your thumb or hand - if it's tough fabric to stitch.
Can I "third" what Mo said? The only other thing I would suggest is to stitch a knot into your whipstitch every few inches. That way, even if your thread breaks, the whole thing won't come apart and it will be easier to fix.
Any knot would work, but usually even a half-hitch. It's just to keep it from pulling through if the thread/string breaks in a spot. Then it won't all be undone, just the area between the two knots - less to repair.How do I stitch the knot? I know lots of rope knots and a few fishing knots. In the past I've run into this before, not knowing knots using in sewing. All my usual "go to" knots don't work.
Exactly! I usually do a double half-hitch, just to keep the first half-hitch from loosening.Any knot would work, but usually even a half-hitch. It's just to keep it from pulling through if the thread/string breaks in a spot. Then it won't all be undone, just the area between the two knots - less to repair.
I second what Mo said - whipstitch. I don't think you'll need the awl unless the fabric is really course. A strong needle should do. Depending on all, you might want a leather glove for pushing the needle through just to save your thumb or hand - if it's tough fabric to stitch.
I agree with both of them also.Exactly! I usually do a double half-hitch, just to keep the first half-hitch from loosening.
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