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sewing - Threads 1 yard of 60-inch-wide fabric or 12⁄3 yards of 45-inch-wide fabric Safety pin or bodkin (a tool for threading elastic through a casing) Point turner wool The garment shown is medium size, based on a 36-inch bust measu ement Add or s hange Lengthen or shorten as d 1⁄2-inch-wide elastic cut 2 inches shorter than your waistline
Video - Page 27 of 83 - Threads 3 Bodkins Explored | Video This video shows how and when to use three types of bodkins and a DIY bodkin you can use in a pinch
Fabulous Fun PressingPretty - Threads HEM THE COVER Press a 1⁄4-inch hem all the way around the cover Where the hem is curved, sew a gathering stitch close to the folded edge Then, turn a second 1⁄2-inch hem, gathering the fabric around the curves to make the hem lie fl at Press and edgestitch it in place to make a casing Leave a 3-inch opening in the casing at the short fl at end of the cover Use a bodkin or safety pin
Master Class by Patricia Keay Bias-tube filigree - Threads Sculpt an embellishment with fabric-covered cords T he tendrils on my sugar snap peas along with images I re-membered from vintage sew-ing books inspired me to use bias tubing to embellish a plain neckline Bias tubing is elegant in its simplic-ity, flexible in form, and potent with possibility This special embellish-ment had a job to do—frame the face of the mother-of-the-groom in an
Jillys Sewing Projects - Threads A bodkin wouldn’t catch, so I just used a safety pin I then gathered the cord to create a bit of the ruching effect, with sufficient cording left over to tie a bow This particular cord tended to fray, so I then applied Fray-Check to the ends and let dry for a few hours
Spruce Up a Hat with Fabric or Ribbon Trim - Threads 2 Form fabric tubes With right sides together, fold each strip in half lengthwise, pin, and stitch 1 4 inch from the raw edges With a tube turner or bodkin, turn the tubes right side out Turn the bias strips right side out using a tube turner or bodkin
Cinch a Dress with an Elastic Casing - Threads Transform ill-fitting dresses into must-have designs by cinching the waist with elastic Create an elastic casing to alter a dress in just a few easy steps Altering garments to fit our bodies is a science However, it doesn’t always have to be so difficult During a recent closet overhaul, I found a dress I hadn’t worn in years simply because it was a few sizes too big While I had spent
Does anyone know how to - Threads Depending on the thickness of the yarn, I use a bodkin, a needle threader, crochet hook or even a hair pin to pull the catch to the back side of the sweater Try not to 'pull' the catch as much as 'tuck' it to the back
Casing-Free Elastic Waist - Threads It can be frustrating when the safety pin or bodkin holding the elastic gets detached, and the elastic end gets lost within the casing The method I use is an alternative elastic waist finish that gives a clean look Plus, it’s comfortable and chic-looking You will assemble your pants or skirt as usual