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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.

Circular Attachment Tool for Sewing Decorative Stitches

Issue 12 Summer 2012

When I created this embellished handbag last summer I recommended  the circular sewing tool among a few options available in this article for creating these beautiful stitches. We now have a new Circular Attachment tool. I think you might want to revisit this project using this new tool on your sewing machine. It is fun to work with and easy.

 

 

Includes different templates, instructional CD,tutorials and inspiration.

For use with Utility and Decorative stitches and Appliques.

Think Spring Colours

Husqvarna Viking Embroidery Applique Design

Preparing to place fabric pieces for embroidery applique

Adding each applique piece to embroider

Completing one side of the applique in the Majestic hoop 360mmx350mm

Inspira cutting tools cutting close to fabric applique edge

Colours are vibrant and stand out

Corners of Design

Starting the other half in the opposite side of the hoop

H. V Majestic Appliqué #250

This is the type of embroidery applique

that is so very interesting to do.

Satin/ 40wt Rayon thread/Metallic

Silk Noile/ Signature Thread

 Trapunto Quilting Designs Pfaff #455

Metallic thread

Metallic thread

40wt Rayon thread

Signature cotton thread

 Quiltings Greatest Designs Pfaff #445

Cotton Fabric with metallic sheen 40wt rayon

Linen Fabric with soft sheen.

 

Cotton fabric with one layer of organza