My resolution this year is to step out of my comfort zone with sewing. I'd like to try some smocking, hand embroidery, decorative stitching, and other things I can't remember right now due to the Champagne and late hour last night. Best of all, I plan to learn it all using the wisdom of the great sewing bloggers. No books, classes or videos. Just other crafters kind enough to share their knowledge and experience.
Inserting Gussets:
http://scpbanks.blogspot.com/2009/04/fun-with-dots-inserting-gusset-easy-way.html
Once I learn this I can finish that dress I started two or maybe three years ago but stopped because I couldn't get the gusset right.
Shell Stitched Edge:
http://lasewist.blogspot.com/2009/01/shell-stitch-edging-tute.html
I can see this on skirts and table linens.
Madeira Hem Technique:
http://lasewist.blogspot.com/2009/03/madeira-hem-technique.html
here are some how to's of the Madeira Hem/Applique:
http://southernmatriarch.blogspot.com/2011/01/madeira-appplique-tutorial.html
http://heritageshoppe.com/heritage/stitches/pdf/Pin%20Stitching_Madeira%20Applique.pdf
http://www.everythingsewing.net/scollopedhem.htm
Pleats and Smocking:
http://tumblingblocks.net/blog/index.cfm/2008/9/22/Honeycomb-Smocking-Tutorial
http://www.mariegracedesigns.com/marie_grace/2009/04/smocking-by-hand.html
http://vintagethreads.blogspot.com/2008/07/alphabet-adventures-t-is-for-twisted.html
Beaded Trim:
http://scpbanks.blogspot.com/2008/01/midnight-garden-jacket-part-xxxii-how.html
Well, I don't know how long it will be before I come back but rest assured...I am learning new things and returning to blab about them. BTW, why is it called a blog when really we are blabbing? Anyway, I'm probably too old for this stuff anyway.
