Measure and create six pockets along this contrasting fabric
then machine stitch or tack down each separating line to form the pocket.
Pin
then machine stitch in place 1 mm from the folded - under edge, removing the pins as you go.
Turn under the raw hem edges by 2 cm, re-pin and
then machine stitch in place, removing the pins as you go.
Check that the hem looks straight
then machine stitch in place, removing the pins as you go.
Simply cut out the shapes, arrange them in a vertical line to form a chain (about 85 cm long)
then machine stitch up the centre and onto the next heart.
Pin
then machine stitch in place, removing the pins as you go.
Remove pins
then machine stitch taking a 2.5 cm seam.
Check the fit, make any necessary adjustments
then machine stitch the darts in place.
Right sides facing, pin and
then machine stitch the floral and the gingham top front pieces together along the lower curve only (see illustration, above).
Not exact matches
It also features a technique called shadow applique, where the fabric flowers are arranged on a backing and
then nested below a layer or organza, and the edges are
stitched through all of the layers.The
stitching can be done by
machine or by hand.
I've had several
stitching machines since
then.
Such appliques are produced on a special embroidery
machine and
then hand -
stitched to the base.
The lining straps are
then machine -
stitched before the garment is turned to the right side and the fashion fabric straps are slip -
stitched (Step 14).
Then I used my sewing
machine to carefully
stitch around the bear silhouette, leaving a small opening on the bear's back to add some quilt batting.
If you're on friendly terms with your sewing
machine then the free - motion method is a lot faster and neater, and also gives a more regular
stitch which makes it appear more professionally done.
The teddy bears went on the back with the lightweight batting in between, and
then I just did a zig - zag
stitch along each seam to do the
machine «quilting.»
If you can sew a straight
stitch on your sewing
machine,
then you can make curtains.
(you can get one at most sewing stores or if you
machine requires special feet,
then you will have to order it from the company) You can also use the LONGEST
stitch length on your
machine and leaving a LONG thread tail, you will pull on the BOBBIN thread and gather as you go.