Thursday, November 25, 2010
Here We Go
So I have finally decided to start a blog. I have been thinking about this for a while and now I'm doing it.
I hope to post two or three times weekly. What will I post? As someone who loves to sew for children I am going to be searching the net for sites related to sewing for kids. There are many of these with lots of great information and patterns. I will also be on the lookout for sales that might interest those of you who also sew.
Today I would like to tell you about a wonderful line of patterns called Jocole Patterns. I purchased the Knit Peasant Tee last week and made one for my two year old granddaughter, Abbi.
The fabric is light purple on black "Hello Kitty". I purchase it from Sara who runs the Yahoo Group JOSewing. I love how this top turned out and how easy it was to put together. I consider myself an intermediate sewer. The pattern includes detailed instructions for shirring the sleeves and neckline. You also have the option of creating elastic casings instead of shirring. Also included are directions on creating the look of a rolled hem without a serger. I have a serger but it does not like to do rolled hems...the threads break and the stitching separates from the fabric. I bought a set of "Creative Feet" last year and the Satinedge Foot ( http://www.creativefeet.com/products/feet/satinedge-foot) works perfectly for creating the edge with my sewing machine.
Jocole Patterns are available from youcanmakethis.com or jocole.net . You can also visit her blog .
I hope to post two or three times weekly. What will I post? As someone who loves to sew for children I am going to be searching the net for sites related to sewing for kids. There are many of these with lots of great information and patterns. I will also be on the lookout for sales that might interest those of you who also sew.
Today I would like to tell you about a wonderful line of patterns called Jocole Patterns. I purchased the Knit Peasant Tee last week and made one for my two year old granddaughter, Abbi.
The fabric is light purple on black "Hello Kitty". I purchase it from Sara who runs the Yahoo Group JOSewing. I love how this top turned out and how easy it was to put together. I consider myself an intermediate sewer. The pattern includes detailed instructions for shirring the sleeves and neckline. You also have the option of creating elastic casings instead of shirring. Also included are directions on creating the look of a rolled hem without a serger. I have a serger but it does not like to do rolled hems...the threads break and the stitching separates from the fabric. I bought a set of "Creative Feet" last year and the Satinedge Foot ( http://www.creativefeet.com/products/feet/satinedge-foot) works perfectly for creating the edge with my sewing machine.
Jocole Patterns are available from youcanmakethis.com or jocole.net . You can also visit her blog .
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)