[Nfb-krafters-korner] sewers question NO NO a class!!!
Henrietta Brewer
gary.brewer at comcast.net
Fri Mar 15 21:10:50 UTC 2013
I am also interested. Sounds right up my alley.
Henrietta
On Mar 15, 2013, at 12:52 PM, Osmarc wrote:
> I am very interested
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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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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