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Machine Embroidery on Organza and Pattern Review
Like every other little girl in America, my 9 year old just had to be Elsa from Frozen for Halloween. Since I have been working on my apparel sewing skills lately, and I found McCalls M7000 pattern at Hancock’s on sale for $1, I decided I would make the costume. The pattern overall was really good. I did make a few changes, like eliminating the front part of the organza overlay (My daughter informed me that Elsa’s cape did not come to the front.) I also only did the sequin fabric in the front panel (Also per my daughter’s instruction). I cheated on the lining in the bodice. Instead of doing…
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Tips for Sewing with Metallic Threads
For the last couple years, I have been obsessed with metallic threads. I love how they add just the right amount of pop to my piece, whether it is a little bling to a pencil skirt, sparkle to a landscape quilt or adding the dazzle to a Christmas tree skirt, I can’t get enough of these fabulous threads. I NOW love sewing with metallic threads but I didn’t always. I used to shred them, break them, curse them and then switch to an ‘easier’ thread at the expense of the look that I truly desired. Learning how to sew with metallic threads was really important to me and now that I know…
