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Preparing Bias cut fabric for binding

Preparing to join pieces of bias tape

Seam complete

Stitching bias tape at corner

Cutting pattern and using Inspira scissors

Pattern pieces to be cut

Creating bias tape using bias tape making tool

Press and fold bias tape

Add bias tape as edging for embroidered pocket of apron

Topstitching bias binding in to position

Gathering apron waistline with gathering foot

Needle positions vary with different feet used

Great foot for machine embroidery

Sulky 30wt cotton thread on linen pocket

Embroidery with 30 wt Sulky Blendable cotton threads with regular hoop or endless style hoops. Try different colours.

Clean up linen edge fray

Use specialty rulers for measuring and as a guide for cutting

Edge of pocket cleaned up with rotary cutter

Singer Magic Steam Press

Perfect Press on Linen and cotton. A cotton pressing
cloth was used on this embroidered fabric.
Or simply press with the embroidered side facing down
on the pressing pad surface. 

 Enjoy making many of these aprons for family and friends and even for yourself

On the Singer Dress form

Exploring Textures and Surface Designs

Creativity is explored using Inspira Stabilizers, yarns, Robison Anton rayon decorative threads, Sulky decorative cotton threads and silk fabric. This is amazing creating surface texture to use on your garments or accessories.