[Nfb-krafters-korner] sewers question

Tue Mar 12 18:32:23 UTC 2013

It is a pleasure, Jill. There are also other projects along the same lines, 
like bandanna tops, dresses and pants for toddlers, which are usually done 
without a specific pattern, but by following basic measurements and 
instructions.
Other garments that can often be made without actual patterns include wraps, 
straight and circle skirts, shrugs, shawls and capes, halter, tube and tank 
tops, etc. etc.
Because the patterns are only one or two pieces and the shapes of the 
patterns are fairly simple, even my husband has managed to cut out a garment 
or two for me, using my instructions, of course.
Best wishes and I'd love to hear from others if you know of similar sewing 
projects.
 I know that Ramona presented a class for sewing an apron a while ago, so if 
you are a new member and like or are interested in sewing, please share.
Lindy

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jill" <jillbilly4 at comcast.net>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 6:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] sewers question

> Lindy,
> Thank you so very much!  I am so glad to hear a first hand account of this
> project.  I may give it a try since spring is here and summer around the
> corner.  My little girl would probably enjoy it.  I thought it would be 
> good
> for potty training also since it is loose and long.  Thanks you so much!
>
> Jill
>
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> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] 
> On
> Behalf Of Lindy van der Merwe
> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 3:35 AM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] sewers question
>
> Hi Jill,
> The pillow case dress is a popular and relatively easy sewing project I 
> have
>
> seen described in many places around the net. I am sure you will find some
> good descriptions if you google it, but the link below from ehow.com gives 
> a
>
> fairly good step-by-step description of the process.
> These dresses are usually made for little girls or as tops for older 
> girls.
> They are quite loose fitting, hanging straight down, but, as this article
> describes, you can use the top, closed part that you have to cut off the
> pillow case as a belt or sash.
> BTW, I have actually made myself a top from a large square pillow case. We
> call them continental pillow cases over here in SA.
> They are large, square pillow cases. Unlike the project described below, 
> the
>
> top I made is sort of like a tank top. I had someone help me to cut slight
> curves for the neck and armholes. I actually wear my pillowcase top
> regularly!
> Anyway, you will use the existing hem as the bottom hem of your project.
> Basically, you will make two cuts. The first is to cut straight across the
> top of the pillow case to form an open tube.
> Then, fold the pillow case lengthways and cut out a shape that resembles 
> the
>
> letter j, to form the armholes of the dress. As the article describes, you
> then fold over the straight top part of the pillowcase down twice to form 
> a
> casing and zigzag or hem the armholes. Lastly, you use a ribbon to thread
> through the front and back casings and tie the ribbon at the shoulders.
> The article provides some basic measurements for making the cuts and you 
> can
>
> also measure the actual pillow case against the person you are making it 
> for
>
> if it is possible.
> I have made the two cuts on my own by using straight pins and a ruler. If
> you don't feel up to it, it is fairly easy for most people to cut in a
> straight line across and then to cut out a J shape. It can help if they 
> see
> a picture from the Internet or you can give them the measurements and a
> light line can be drawn in the form of the letter j so they can follow it 
> to
>
> make the cut. Because you fold the pillow case lengthways, both armholes
> will be similar as you make the j shaped cut only once.
> I hope this helps. Feel free to write me privately if you or anyone else
> needs help with this. I include the link below.
> Lindy
>
> http://www.ehow.com/how_5265111_make-super-easy-pillowcase-dress.html
>
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "jill" <jillbilly4 at comcast.net>
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> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:46 AM
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>
>> Lol! Me too!  I think it is for a little girl.  I haven't ever seen one,
>> but
>> I saw a post on facebook about a lady who makes them.
>> Jill
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]
>> On
>> Behalf Of Henrietta Brewer
>> Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 5:44 PM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] sewers question
>>
>> Hmmm, it wouldn't be for me. lol I'd have to use the whole bed sheet. lol
>> Henrietta
>> On Mar 9, 2013, at 6:03 PM, Ramona Walhof wrote:
>>
>>> Jill, I have never heard of a pillow case dress.
>>>
>>> Ramona
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>>>> Hi Joyce and Ramona and anyone else who is a seamstress!
>>>>
>>>> I was reading about a project called a pillowcase dress.  Could you
>> ladies
>>>> describe this dress ?
>>>>
>>>> Jill
>>>>
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