We Have Feathered and Frayed

This is the result of my "Feathery Frays'.  Actually I finished two vests, the other one was upstairs and I was downstairs with the camera.

 I hope all of you are working on your garments as well.  I have seen a few really nice results keep sewing.  This is our last show as a class.

Next Wednesday we will start on the ribbon jackets and scarves.  I am bringing materials to make a small sample of both techniques.  You will need to bring sewing machines with a quilting bar if you have one, scissors, a ruler with 45 degree mark, chalk marker, and a pencil.  We should not spend too much time on the samples so bring your ribbon jacket or scarf supplies to work with also.

Cut out your pattern pieces and draw with the pencil or chalk around them onto the organza or what ever you are using as a base fabric.  Cut out with at least 1 to 1 1/2" around the pattern shape.  You will work on blocks of fabric before you cut out the garment pieces.  Try and have all the pattern pieces prepared this way.   If there are darts mark and sew them into the base fabric.  The ribbon is bias cut so it will flow over any darts.  If you are using chiffon as your base cut out the blocks and then spray starch them a couple of times to give them more stability for sewing on the ribbons.  The starch goes away as you work on the garment.

The ribbons you ordered were so pretty I can't wait to see the garments.

If you are doing the scarf bring a pencil and a ruler.  I am bringing everyone a scarf size strip of Aqua Magic  (8" x 60")  whether you are planning to do a scarf now or not.  But you will make the sample so you will know how if you do make a scarf or garment.