Posts Tagged ‘Sewing’

Sewing with Kerri

Friday, May 6th, 2011


My new Baby Lock Ellegante stitches out an old Garfield pattern.

Sewing: Beads and Sequin

Friday, January 14th, 2011


Creative beads and sequin embroidery

how to embroider sewing over paper find something you would like to copy and cover with thread

Thursday, January 6th, 2011


This is the best way to embroider. Just sew right over the image of something you cut out of the newspaper, magazine,book,packaging,product label.If paper is too thick just photocopy,reduce,enlarge as necessary. There is no sense cutting it out when the needle will do the work for you.There is also no sense in tracing the outline onto your material. No cutting instrument is necessary to accomplish the task.So many steps are saved by a simple bit of intuition.You can multitask and save yourself time in the process of creating a masterpiece worth of exhibit in your local or national gallery.You will be surprised at how easy it is go from a paper image to an embroidered design that will win you compliments and praise.I have very little experience with a sewing machine.If I were to spend time everyday I could gain the skills to be much better.The key to embroidery is thread tension, ensuring the piece moves smoothly under the foot,being sure your fabric is thick or stiff enought that it does not draw together(starch may solve the problem)etc.All this comes with practice and time.Any picture can be sewn over.The paper will remain underneath forever(hidden or barely noticeable) but it saves so much time.Have multiple copies of your picture and glue it with water soluble glue if necessary to keep it from moving shifting around.I rarely sew and I am a guy so my skill is low.I have made bags and a pair of pants before but embroidery requires more finesse.Start with simple things