Hello Everyone! The very snowy start we've had to our holiday season here in Minnesota was the inspiration for this week's design hack for The Silk Road dress pattern. Using reverse appliqué, we are going to create two snowman sections that will build on each other with each wrap of the dress.
Reverse appliqué is a needlework technique in which two or more layers of cloth are sewn together with decorative outlines and the cloth is then cut from the outlines to reveal a specific layer of cloth underneath. The cut edges can be turned under for a more finished look, but to give the snowman in our project a softer outline, the cut edges of the applique are left raw and frayed. For the perfect finish, the dress trim is omitted and two of the ties are replaced with scarf ends so that the snowman is not only decorative, but also a functional part of the dress. Use the templates I've provided and watch the video below to learn how to make this fun and easy snowman dress - just in time to celebrate Christmas!
To get started, you'll need to download the Thimbles and Acorns Silk Road pattern. Look over the pattern, review the supply list and gather up all the necessary fabrics and supplies.
To make the Wrap a Snoman variation, you need a few additional supplies. Please download the free supplemental PDF to get the full tutorial and additional template pieces for the applique. Other than that, the supplies are the same.
Tutorial Download:
Grab the full PDF download in the Sewing With Cinnamon Bonus section, here: Wrap A Snowman Pattern Hack
Week Three Task:
- Watch the Sew-Along Pattern Hack video and follow along with your project.
- 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. Show us what you're working on and post your questions in the facebook group under the announcement video for this month. Be sure to tag Shari, so she sees your questions and can respond quickly!
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Linda Turner
December 26, 2019
Such a cure hack! Love it!