[Nfb-krafters-korner] sewers question

Thu Mar 14 23:51:23 UTC 2013

What no skirts for boys!

Bandanas can be used for a lot of things.  You just need too be careful with 
the tape measurer to be sure they fit.  The shorts sound interesting, too, 
but I don't wear shorts much any more. I bet you could make them with the 
bandanas straight up and down or on the diagonal. My granddaughters always 
let me know what would be acceptable among school kids.

Ramona
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jennifer Jackson" <jennifersjackson at att.net>
To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 3:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] sewers question

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