The Nature Of The Fabric

As I prepared to gather the skirt to the jumper bodice, I realized that because of the stiffness of the fabric this was going to be a very full skirt!  I pulled the gathering threads out and cut off 8" from the width of the skirt front and back, and started again.  A bit of trouble, but the look was worth it.  

Michie'

A Week In Pictures

A little of this and a bit of that.

Michie'

A Daygown for Boy or Girl

Good quality lace and the best cotton fabric should always be used for a true heirloom garment.  A daygown suitable for boy or girl, with tiny tucks, and a bit of lace.  A daygown that can be treasured and passed down through the family.

Michie'

Featured Box Pleat

 Add interest to a plain yoke by adding a box pleat.  Instructions can be found in Sew Beautiful Magazine Feb/Mar 2014.

Simple Applique'

Before embroidery sewing machines were available, I enjoyed adding simple applique's to my children's outfits using a few basic tools.  A scrap of fabric, machine embroidery thread, "Heat n Bond", and a heart shaped cookie cutter were all that were needed for this simple heart.  I set the zigzag stitch at 3.5 width and .05 length and then followed the instructions on the "Heat n Bond."

Michie'  

Free "Tiny Hearts" Smocking Design

The "Tiny Hearts" smocking design works up quickly and is perfect  for those new to picture smocking. Click here for the free down loadable design.

A few sketches just to get your creative juices flowing.  I'm leaning toward the jumper for our girl and I just happen to have the perfect pink fabric!

Michie'