Hi Everyone! Welcome to Part 2, How to apply sew-on snaps. This week we have Shari with us to present a few techniques for working with these tiny closures!
Snaps are one of the most user-friendly closures for doll clothes as they are easy to fasten, don't get snagged on doll hair, and can be used just about anywhere a fastener is needed.
Hi Everyone! Welcome to the topic, Hand Sewing Mastery. This is such an important skill to master so that you have the confidence to finish your garments and project well every time! For this topic, I'm excited to announce that Shari Fuller, the designer of the Thimbles and Acorns brand, will be my co-host!
Hi Everyone! In Part 4, we wrap up the topic with a look at ways to complete the summertime look with the perfect accessories! There are a variety of things you can pair with your swimsuit to create a super cute ensemble set - A cover-up, sandals or slip-ons, shorts, and, of course, the perfect tiny tote!
Hi Everyone! Welcome to part 2 - the 123 Mulberry Street Gotchies Sew Along! This is a great way to practice the techniques demonstrated in the prior section as well as learning a few new things. Gather up your fabrics and supplies and let's get sewing!
Hi Everyone! Let's talk about sewing swimsuits! Does the idea make you cringe? Hopefully not, but if so, this course is designed to take the fear out of sewing with this oh-so-stretchy fabric! Over this four-part topic, we will take a look at different types of swim fabrics, the stitch types that work best, the recommended needles and machine settings, stress-saving tips like the use of fold-over elastic, sewing swimsuits with woven fabrics, and of course teeny tiny accessories to complete the look!
Hi Everyone! In Part 4 we wrap things up with a look at using trims to create 3D embellishments. This is a technique that mesmerizes me, I haven't done it that often and am still perfecting my skills in this area too! Melinda, the designer of the Melody Valerie Couture brand, provides us with a look at a technique called passementerie and I have selected a few other tutorial videos that show how to use silk ribbon to create accents like flowers!
Hi Everyone! In Part 3 we are going to take a look at sewing inserted trims to design interest to your pieces. Inserted trims can be sewn into seam lines, such as princess seams or between two cut pieces of fabric. Follow along with me as I demonstrate a few different ways to insert trims!