| Series Book 1 has been retired. Series Video 1 is, however,
available. |
101
Let Your Fabric Speak |
Learn to choose the right fabric for your project. Does
it ravel? Is the weight suitable? What style pattern are you using? Will the
fabric you want drape or will it be stiff? Where will you be wearing the
fabric? |
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102
Quintessential Quilting |
Change the character of your fabric by quilting it. Use
beautiful metallic threads to liven up quiet fabric. Create two jackets from
just one pattern by changing the style of the collar and closure. |
103
Vested Interest |
Create a special vest and learn which
binding method works best for you: knit binding, woven bias, self bias or rib
knit trim. |
104
Jigsaw |
Refabrication: Create "puzzle" fabric by binding pieces
of fabric with bias edges. Use commercial or self bias binding for this
project. The fabric created is then quilted for even more interest. An amazing
patchwork jacket is made out this new fabric. Use this procedure to make a
vest, tote bag and even a clutch purse.
Chapter 109 shows you how to make
the fabric for this jacket with old blue jeans and then embellish with faux
suede Wisteria. |
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105
Suave As Suede |
Use faux suede like a pro: Choose the correct patterns
for this fabric, and how much you will need for your project. Lay out your
pattern to reduce waste. Techniques for pressing, stitching, fasteners
explored.
Don't throw away your scraps. Use them to embellish this
jacket. |
106
Belt Bazaar |
Belts may come and go, but while they are
back, wouldn't you love to have coordinating belts for all your outfits that
need them? Shirley shows you how to make these fleece core belts with
ease. |
107
The Midas Touch |
Metallic fabrics don't have to be a nightmare if you
follow a few simple rules for handling. Learn about needles, fusible materials,
pressing. Create a gold lame blouse, embellish a sheer overblouse with the left
over lame'. Don't forget the bag and belt, which are also shown. |
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108
Suits Me To A Tshirt |
A basic T-shirt pattern you probably already have in
your library of patterns turns into dozens of day or night blouses, suit
jackets, even a maternity top.
Shirley uses this T-shirt method to
make metallic fabric tops, too! |
109
Denim Delights |
Take a pair of old jeans and create a designer vest:
shag it, suede fringe it, add dozens of buttons, rhinestones or studs. Use lace
for a Victorian look. Create an incredible denim jacket from recycled
jeans.
This is a plain cotton spring jacket that needed some interest. Shag
did the trick! Learn how. Shaggy
Peekaboo Pocket embellishment. |
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110
Neckline Nuances |
A collarless suit changes dramatically with neckline
insets, Battenberg lace collars, a decorative lapel, or a sailor collar. |
111
Adams' Apple-Ks |
Appliquéing techniques: flat, dimensional, lace,
suede. Multiple methods to make a sweater larger. |
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112
Wrap Session |
The ever elegant wrap for warmth and style. A ruana is
similar but larger, like a poncho. Convert them into shirts or coats when no
longer in style. |
113
Patternless Blouses |
Measure yourself and with fabric simply
folded, cut out a small area for the neck (template shown); countless varieties
can be created. |