[Nfb-krafters-korner] sewers question NO NO a class!!!

Osmarc osmarc at sbcglobal.net
Fri Mar 15 16:52:02 UTC 2013 

I am very interested

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On Mar 15, 2013, at 12:20 PM, Blindhands at aol.com wrote:

> Jennifer,
> 
> No, no, no, Jennifer, this sounds like a class to me!!!
> 
> It sounds summery and perfect for a class.  We are running low on  classes 
> and always looking for teachers and new things to try.
> 
> So folks convince her to teach this as a class!
> 
> I vote that I will be there to learn!  Anyone else interested?
> 
> Joyce  Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
> Blindhands at AOL.com   
> 
> 
> In a message dated 3/14/2013 6:46:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
> jennifersjackson at att.net writes:
> 
> 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>
> 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
>> 
>> -----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  
> [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
>>>> ----- Original  Message ----- From: "jill" <jillbilly4 at comcast.net>
>>>> To:  "'List for blind crafters and artists'"
>>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, March  09, 2013 1:59 PM
>>>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] sewers  question
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> 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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