[Nfb-krafters-korner] sewers question

[Jennifer Jackson]

This sounds adorable. I agree that a skirt would be better too.



If anyone is interested in making some clothes without patterns, let me know
and I will explain how I make the shirts and pants my kids use for medieval
costumes. I have made myself some modern clothes using the same techniques.
Skirts are something I can explain too even if I do not make them for my
boys.


Jennifer

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Annette Carr
Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 4:40 PM
To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] sewers question

A few years ago someone gave my daughter a swimsuit cover up that was a pair
of shorts and a top made out of bandanas.  

The top:
One bandana for the front and one for the back.  
2 strings attached to the top of the front and 2 strings attached to the top
of the back.  
You tied one from the front to one in the back to make a spaghetti strap
over each shoulder.
There was a pair of strings also on each side of the front and back that
tied the top closed under the armpit and near the bottom edge.

The shorts:
I am guessing that again there were 2 bandanas used to make the garment.
I'm also guessing that they were both cut in half in some way so that one
half made the right front half, the left front half, the right back half and
the left back half.
The 2 front halves were seamed up the middle and the same with the back.
The top edge of the front was folded down and sewn to make a channel for
inserting a string through. The same was done for the back.
The ends of the strings were tied on either side of the waste.
A second set of strings were attached lower on the side of the leg and tied.

Note:  I had always thought that a skirt made of 3 or four bandanas made
into a skirt with a drawstring waist would have been cuter.

Annette
  

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Lindy van der Merwe
Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 2:32 PM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] sewers question

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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Sent: Monday, March 11, 2013 6:50 PM
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> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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> From: "jill" <jillbilly4 at comcast.net>
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" 
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> Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:46 AM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] sewers question
>
>
>> 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
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>> 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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