Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery
This group will be a place to discuss, plan, and sew patterns, using a variety of heirloom sewing and embroidery techniques. Come ready to discuss the heirloom and embroidery “potential” that various patterns offer, and prepare to share these lovely creations as they are completed.
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic Sew Beautiful Magazine in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 4 years ago
Very thoughtful on you, @gaudetk! I hope they find a good home for all that useful inspiration and information!
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Liesl Gibson replied to the topic adding embroidery details to garments in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 7 years ago
Here’s a tutorial that might answer some of your embroidery questions? https://oliverands.com/community/blog/2014/06/customizing-with-oliver-s-adding-embroidery-with-rebecca-rinquist.html
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Ava replied to the topic adding embroidery details to garments in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 7 years ago
tamara,
I didn’t end up doing the embroidery, thought it would get too busy. But thank you so much for your detailed explanation. Will definitely use on next one.Ava
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Tamara replied to the topic adding embroidery details to garments in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 7 years ago
Hi Ava, very good questions. There is a stabiliser you can get that washes away. I would use this on the smaller and unlined portions just to stabilise the fabric whilst you embroider – it helps the fabric to not stretch or crinkle to the point of distortion. I think it comes in sheats so you would be able to cut it and baste stitch it under where…[Read more]
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Ava replied to the topic adding embroidery details to garments in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 7 years ago
Thanks Tamara for the detailed tips. So this particular pattern will have a lining however what if I was to embroider some of the skirt part (like outline a design of the fabric) or for any other skirt part that doesn’t have a lining. Is it necessary to put interfacing on that few inches where I”m outlining the design or is it necessary to put…[Read more]
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Tamara replied to the topic adding embroidery details to garments in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 7 years ago
Hi Ava (@fitdoc)
I have this pattern and even though I haven’t actually finished one, it is a perfect pattern to use embroidery with. I am fairly experienced when it comes to embroidery, having just brought out some smocked dresses to fit my youngest daughter that I made my eldest daughter twelve years ago.
So, with this in mind, let me share…[Read more]
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Ava joined the group
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 7 years ago
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Tamara replied to the topic Smocking in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
Agreed! I have to go back and search for that sailboat top… But yes you certainly are correct, who knew that pockets would be perfect to smock on? Gathering gives the clue.
And of course there are more than just the counterchange and geometric/ English smocking.
I haven’t yet tried using ribbon but want to one day.
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Tamara replied to the topic Smocking in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
Agreed! I have to go back and search for that sailboat top… But yes you certainly are correct, who knew that pockets would be perfect to smock on? Gathering gives the clue.
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Mama_Knowles replied to the topic Smocking in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
I have added smocking to the bubble shorts, the garden party dress,tje fairy tale dress, and the sailboat top. I am working on a smocked popover dress as well. I think anything really could have a bit of smocking added to it.
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Tamara replied to the topic Smocking in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
@sewgirl23 if you look at the line of the style of garment, it will give you an indication of where the smocking can go. I have used smocking on the carousel dress, the school photo dress and the school days jacket, not to mention the croquet dress.
For a motif the carousel dress would be perfect. You could also do a picture smocked panel and…[Read more]
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Nicole replied to the topic Smocking in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
@sewgirl23
I think the 2+2 would be gorgeous. Just under the tie, instead of the tab.
ASM Blue did a gorgeous Ice Cream blouse. I would use gingham, so I could stitch the squares, rather then pleat.I still love French knots.
I think simple smocking looks cleaner and more modern.
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Nicole replied to the topic Smocking in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
@sewgirl23
I think the 2+2 would be gorgeous. Just under the tie, instead of the tab.
ASM Blue did a gorgeous Ice Cream blouse. I would use gingham, so I could stitch the squares, rather then pleat.I still love French knots.
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sewgirl23 replied to the topic Smocking in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
@motherof5 I’ve always wanted to get into smocking, and am just trying to figure out which patterns I could adapt to have a bit of a smocked motif! I did so much embroidery in the 80’s and 90’s, I’m the same way when I see fine needlework.
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sewgirl23 joined the group
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
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jay_1965vw replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
Thanks Tamara, I think will go with the kit!
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Tamara replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
@jay_1965vw it is just the kit as the pattern is sold separately so it wouldn’t be cut out. Raglans generally allow a bit more room – like bishop dresses. But I like that thought on the seams, although I am not sure what allowance they would have, I am assuming it would be enough to allow for french seams.
I think it is very beautiful and will…[Read more]
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jay_1965vw replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
@justsewit No, she’s just on 9 weeks, but she’s BIG! She’s just under the 97th percentile, and projecting her growth on the graph in her MACH book, she’ll be 19lb by September (the patterns mostly seem to measure in pounds, so that’s how I worked it out).
The Tiffany gown pattern looks gorgeous, but it only goes up to 6 month size (by Primrose…[Read more] -
Tamara replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
Yes! Old fashioned baby are really lovely, based on real antiques. That one has it’s own individual charm and I found the patterns roomy so because she looks like a scrumptious cuddly darling, it should be…[Read more]
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Tamara replied to the topic Baptism Gown in the forum
Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery 8 years ago
Yes! Old fashioned baby are really lovely, based on real antiques. That one has it’s own individual charm and I found the patterns roomy so because she looks like a scrumptious cuddly darling, it should be…[Read more]
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