Machine Bobbin-work and Fabric Texture

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Using heavy threads in your sewing machine is possible and beautiful!  Thread them on the bobbin and sew on the wrong side of the fabric.

• Using heavy threads in the bobbin:
• Wind the bobbin slowly and evenly by holding your finger around the tension disk. 
• Do not fill bobbin all the way. 

• Purchase an extra bobbin case.  
• Loosen the tension screw.
• Mark the case so you know it is for thicker threads.
• Slide thread into slot pulling it toward you and then up into the spring.  Be sure bobbin rotates freely - If not pull bobbin out of case and thread it again.  
• Sew on the WRONG side of the fabric.

 

• A 8" X 10" fabric will make a new front for your Cross Talk Cell Carrier. 
• Steam for texture. 

Project - Cross Talk Cell Carrier - Cross Talk Pattern 1/2 Price

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Patty Dunn 

New Vest!

New Vest PatternApril 2, 2016

My new vest pattern called "The Long and the Short of It" is easy to make and comfortable to wear.  I have made it from all kinds of fabrics from rayon to polyester chiffon.  The easiest is making it from 2 pashmina scarves.  Because the scarf is interesting on both sides,  I made a flat seam so it could be reversible.  Here is the video on how I did the seam.  Make this pattern up in your favorite fabric by April 30, 2016, send me a picture and you will get your name in a drawing for a pair of 10" serrated KIA scissors (valued at $89).  Drawing will happen on May 1st.  

Watch a video of how to lay it out using a scarf. Scarf layout for Vest.   Pattern MD (modifying designers) has other helpful information on fitting redesigning patterns.  Join today.