Thursday, April 18, 2013

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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

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