{"id":47278,"date":"2015-05-28T10:12:26","date_gmt":"2015-05-28T14:12:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=47278"},"modified":"2018-11-29T03:58:42","modified_gmt":"2018-11-29T08:58:42","slug":"size-5-project-customizing-the-swingset-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2015\/05\/size-5-project-customizing-the-swingset-pattern.html","title":{"rendered":"size 5 project: customizing the swingset pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"

Janice<\/a> is back today for the finale of the Size 5 Project<\/a>. Yesterday she stopped by with a round-up of the Swingset pattern<\/a>. Now she is here to share some embellishment ideas and tips for it. Great to have you here, Janice!<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

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Today I\u2019m here to share with you some embellishment ideas to use for the Swingset Tunic + Skirt<\/a> pattern; and really, any pattern.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not really an expert at \u201cflipping\u201d patterns, and certainly I don\u2019t design my own patterns. But one of the things that I get great enjoyment from is adding special touches to my garments; things that no one else will have. It\u2019s really one of the main reasons that I sew.<\/p>\n

One such embellishment is machine embroidery. In the past 10 years or so, there have been huge strides in the availability of home embroidery machines. You can get an entry level machine that both sews and embroiders in the $400 range. There are companies out there that digitize designs for you, or you can take the leap and design your own. One of my absolute favorite embroidery design websites is Urban Threads<\/a>. And, for those of you who don\u2019t own an embroidery machine, the really cool thing about them is that their designs are also available to download for hand sewing. So, really, anyone can take advantage of their designs. Urban Threads doesn\u2019t cater to the \u201ccutesy\u201d type embroidery market; their designs are a bit more edgy and contemporary. Not too edgy though. Check out their site when you have a minute \u2013 or thirty!<\/p>\n

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\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

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First off is a top that I designed in conjunction with my child. She wanted something red white and blue for a couple of events we have coming up. I used a machine embroidery design, and my daughter created the braided straps\u2026since I realized that she knew how to braid!<\/p>\n

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I considered adding ribbon or braid to the hem edge, but I didn\u2019t want it to end up with an over-the-top screaming patriotic creation. You have to know when to stop with embellishments! I used white shirting from Robert Kaufman. I love a white shirt in the summer!<\/p>\n

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\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

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My next top I utilized another design from Urban Threads. This time, the design had a more edgy feel so I thought adding a bit of black lace with a velvet trim would work well. The fabric is linen, and it\u2019s a great fabric to use for this summery top. The minute my daughter saw this one, she wanted to put it on.<\/p>\n

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\"Oliver<\/a><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a bit of advice if you decide to jump into the world of machine embroidery:<\/p>\n