Hi Everyone! To wrap up the topic of Hand Sewing Mastery we are going to take a look at using our hand sewing skills to do some hand-embroidered embellishments. I love this type of detail work because a little bit can make a big impact on the overall look and feel of the garment.
We are keeping it simple with just a few basic stitches. The great thing is that you can build on this and experiment with a bunch of other techniques to build on what you've learned here!
In the videos posted below, I share with you a few basic stitches - the backstitch, chain stitch, split stitch, and the french knot. You can use these to create a variety of stitch combinations. It's a great place to start! I hope this will encourage and inspire you to try something new!
Hand Embroidered Embellishments Video:
Resources (on Amazon):
Bonus Free tutorials here on Pixie Faire:
Suggested Patterns For this Topic:
- LJ Abbey Road - hem, armscye bindings
- LJ Opening Night - lining, thread loop for hook
- LJ Starlight Gala - lining, hand embroidered embellishments
- LJ Hello Oscar - lining, hem, hand embroidered embellishments
- LJ Sheath Dress - lining hemline
- LJ Roebuck Bay Top - snaps under buttons
- LJ Lace Overlay Tank Top - Thread Loop Closure
- TA Martha - snaps, hem
- TA Underpinnings - hems, hand sewn eyelets, hand sewn buttonholes
- TA Fancy Shift - hems
- TA EnForreau - hems, snaps
- TA First Impressions - snaps
- TA Saque Back Gown - hems, snaps
- TA Bib Front Regency - hems, buttonholes
- TA Sarah Hale - hems, buttonholes
- TA 1850s Day Dress - hems, snaps
- TA 1860 Day Dress - hems
- TA Bustle Dress - hems, snaps
- TA Prairie Rose - hems, buttonholes
- TA Town Girl - hems, buttonholes
- TA Country Girl - hems, buttonholes
- TA Mary and Laura - hems
- TA Carrie - hems, snaps
- TA Waterfall Bustle - snaps
- TA Sweet Sashay - snaps
- TA Hunting Frock - Thread Button Loop
- TA Charlotte - hand sewn buttonholes
Week Four Task:
- Watch the Hand Embroidered Embellishment video. Practice these techniques on a piece of scrap fabric, or on a garment you have ready to finish.
- Check out the Ultimate Resource Guide for fabric and supply sources. (Find this in the SWC Bonuses section)
- Jump over the SWC Facebook Group for conversation and project sharing.
Reminder - Sewing WIth Cinnamon runs in 4-part sessions, When a month has 5 Tuesdays, the 5th Tuesday is a "catch-up" or "review" week. Next week is the 5th Tuesday of July, so we will not be posting new content. We will pick up again in August with our next topic - Couture Sewing Techniques!
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