http://www.burdastyle.com BurdaStyle en-us Lesson posted from eSewingWorkshop.com - - - Learn how to measure for a Set-In Sleeve Block Pattern. The Set-Is Sleeve is the most common type of sleeve. Mon, 14 May 2012 15:11:50 +0000 http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-measure-for-set-in-sleeve-block-pattern http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-measure-for-set-in-sleeve-block-pattern One day I saw an necklace which is pressed flower covered resin at a store. I wish I could make like that. But I hear resin work is difficult,and easy to put air in it. After that,I thought I might be able to make one like that without using resin. I chose covered button and key one is OPP sheet. OPP went well.You can make pressed flower button with light heart. It could be use as hair elastic and badge also bracelet. Mon, 14 May 2012 07:15:37 +0000 http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-make-covered-button-used-pressed-flowers-%EF%BC%8A--3 http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-make-covered-button-used-pressed-flowers-%EF%BC%8A--3 Tailors tacks are useful when transferring details from pattern to fabric (great for marking where buttons will sit and where dart legs will meet). Handy for fabrics that do not take fabric markers or tailors chalk and they will not rub off or fade. If done correctly they will not slip away without being pulled. These little tacks are very quick and easy to do! Sun, 13 May 2012 16:03:36 +0000 http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/tailors-tacks--2 http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/tailors-tacks--2 You can make a child Apron with this video and free pattern. Let Angel of Fleece Fun (http://www.FleeceFun.com) and All Free Sewing (http://www.AllFreeSewing.com) walk you through this easy pattern step by step. The free pdf pattern used in the tutorial can be found here - http://www.fleecefun.com/baking-outside-the-box-apron-pattern.html For an index of all of Fleece Fun's FREE patterns visit here - http://www.fleecefun.com/free-patterns-and-instructions.html Fri, 11 May 2012 03:19:06 +0000 http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-make-a-child-apron http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-make-a-child-apron ‘Shirring‘ is a method of gathering up fashion fabric to give a decorative effect. Generally speaking, shirring is used on a more lightweight or softer type of fabric and when added to certain areas, can give a stunning effect. The specific fashion sewing technique and demonstration can be done by hand but I’ll be looking to complete the shirring using my sewing machine. It all comes down to personal choice! Shirring elastic comes in the same form as most fashion threads only thicker and has an elasticated stretch. It is best practise to use shirring on fashion fabric that is either cut on the cross grain or on the bias, as this is the natural stretch of a fabric and will therefore give the best effects. By using shirring thread and a simple straight stitch, you can create professional looking shirring. 1 – The shirring elastic needs to be hand wound onto the bobbin, keeping a firm tension, stretching the elastic slightly. 2 – Use your fashion thread of choice, threading your sewing machine as normal. 3 – Use a stitch length of approx 2.5. Dependent on your fabric choice, you could choose to use a longer stitch length. Try performing a test on a scrap piece of fabric to ensure you’ve got it just right. 4 – Chalk where the first line of stitching will be placed as this will help to ensure that you sew a straight and accurate line. This will then assist in the sewing of all subsequent rows of stitching. 5 – All other rows of stitching can be gauged by the edge of your sewing foot. For more easy to follow, FREE fashion sewing tutorials, come and join me at Fashion Sewing Blog (www.fashionsewingblog.com) Wed, 09 May 2012 16:17:38 +0000 http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/sewing-with-shirring-elastic http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/sewing-with-shirring-elastic Get the instructions for this technique and other fashion do-it-yourself tutorials direct from my blog here: http://megmadecreations.blogspot.com/2012/04/femininely-androgynous-how-to-make.html Wed, 02 May 2012 18:51:30 +0000 http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/femininely-androgynous-3-ways-to-chic-up-your-outfit-using-trending-menswear-inspired-embellishments http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/femininely-androgynous-3-ways-to-chic-up-your-outfit-using-trending-menswear-inspired-embellishments Learn how to create a simple skirt with just one rectangle piece of stretch fabric and a zipper Tue, 01 May 2012 00:51:07 +0000 http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/the-simplest-high-waist-skirt http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/the-simplest-high-waist-skirt You can make a washable duster that can fit on a Swiffer or a dowel! Free .pdf pattern used in teh video can be found here - http://www.fleecefun.com/washable-duster.html Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:42:14 +0000 http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-make-a-washable-duster http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-make-a-washable-duster There will be occasions when your sewing pattern asks to be cut out on the bias of your fashion fabric. Do you know how? In this quick and easy video tutorial, let me demonstrate the technique of laying your sewing pattern pieces correctly onto the bias. Get the ‘true‘ stretch of the fabric and create clothing that exudes natural shaping and figure hugging perfection. Laying On The Bias If your sewing pattern or sewing project asks to be laid onto the fabric bias, there are differences that you must adhere too. For example, sewing pattern pieces for bias cut garments are generally a whole pattern piece, i.e the whole front / back of a dress. The sewing pattern pieces should be laid out on a single thickness of fashion fabric. The fashion fabric single layer should be right side up. When working with half sewing pattern pieces, after the first fabric section is cut out, reverse the sewing pattern piece (i.e. wrong side of pattern onto right side of fabric) to ensure the second fabric piece is cut correctly. No matter which type of sewing pattern piece you’re working with, you’ll first need to identify the straight / lengthwise grain of your fabric. Only then can you correctly lay sewing pattern pieces on the bias. Sound complicated? It isn’t! Let me show you how it’s done. For more fashion sewing tutorials, Fashion Sewing Blog is the place to be! Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:31:09 +0000 http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-lay-sewing-pattern-pieces-on-the-bias http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-lay-sewing-pattern-pieces-on-the-bias This technique is one of the basic know-hows, when it comes to finishing raw edges with a bias tape. It can be used on huge variety of projects- from clothing to household items. Bias tape or bias binding is a narrow strip of fabric, cut on the bias (UK cross-grain). The strip's fibers, being at 45 degrees to the length of the strip, makes it stretchier as well as more fluid and more drapeable compared to a strip that is cut on the grain. Before applying the bias, it is a good practise to prep it by stretching it under the steam (using your iron). It is trickier when the bias tape is pre-made (commercial) as you might have to fold and press it back to shape. In case of a pre-made tape, try pulling it lengthwise to stretch. The prepped bias will be narrower than unprepped version, but it will be ready to apply to the garment without the risk of it pulling the fabric or distorting the shape later on. It is absolutely vital to prep the bias for finishing curved edges, like armholes and necklines. However in this tutorial we will be looking at finishing the edges with 90 corners,to easily achieve a neat mitered corner look. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:56:19 +0000 http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/bias-tape-with-mitered-corners http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/bias-tape-with-mitered-corners