tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70130991280700678542024-03-13T04:26:13.411-07:00Needles And Pins By KLKingWelcome to my Sewing and Craft Blog!
I am back after a bit of an absence. I am here to share my crafts and sewing with you. Please write if you need mentoring with your projects. I am vastly skilled in many mediums, and plan to add tutorials to this blog.
I also sell Vintage Sewing Patterns and crafts & kits in my ETSY shop.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/klkingdesigns
I look forward to hearing from you~ I am here to help you with your projects! KarenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013099128070067854.post-33016345029170064372014-03-08T13:45:00.001-08:002014-03-08T13:45:13.036-08:00Do You Need Help With Your Projects?<h2>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Please write me about your craft and sewing needs. I have a vast amount of experience. I'm interested in creating an interactive forum here. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #674ea7; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> Here is a sampling of some of the NON- Clothing projects I've been making lately!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013099128070067854.post-13544910803236356632013-06-20T22:55:00.001-07:002013-06-20T22:55:41.435-07:00I just made a light box today!<h2>
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I still need to work out the lighting, and camera settings. It's a real learning curve! I am an amateur photog- never had a class in my life! Just a lot of trial and error with a 5 year old Olympus FE360 digital camera. It really is a great camera, and I'm starting to learn all it has to offer. However, I need to post some new listings on my Etsy shop~ and they really want quality photos!</h4>
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Since the opportunity for me capture the perfect light outside is rare, I am going to try to get this to work for me! </h4>
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( <span style="font-weight: normal;">My box was modified from others I saw on the web. I'll post credits if I can find the page again!)</span></h4>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"> I found an ALMOST square 12inch box. Then, using a metal ruler, marked off 1-1/4 inch lines from the edges on the 4 sides. I used white duct tape to clean up the edges. It also adds reinforcement, and clear tape can be removed from the surface if fabric needs changing.</span> </span></h4>
<span style="color: #20124d;">#1 Here is the first stage of cutting and taping the box. You don't have to do all this work, I just got carried away! I like the added finish it gives.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">#2 I made an inner frame to attach the fabric to, so the inside of box would have a clean finish- just in case I wanted to lean something up against the sides. There is a board for the bottom, to adjust for angles. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763;">#3 This shows how sheer my cotton organza is. The fabric was quite wrinkled from pre-washing. A necessity, since the friend who gave it to me had it for a long time. </span><br />
<span style="color: #073763;">I cut the size I needed, slightly larger; and got it wet. Then I ironed it dry on a clean sheet of muslin. That got out all the wrinkles.</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763;">I think this fabric will be great, since it has natural stiffness and will work well inside or outside.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;">#4 Here's where I covered the frame.The fabric was taped to the back. It was stretched so there are no bubbles. </span><br />
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<br /><span style="color: #073763;"> #5 I cut to fit a clean white board and carefully stretched a wrinkle- free square of fabric. It was taped securely and stretched gently. The board can be positioned on an angle if desired. I cut and folded another piece of cardboard to support the angle from underneath.</span><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bAEX8bX_Q00/UcPcHQgAndI/AAAAAAAAAQo/7sxcesGbP1E/s1600/Light+Box+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bAEX8bX_Q00/UcPcHQgAndI/AAAAAAAAAQo/7sxcesGbP1E/s320/Light+Box+5.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: #073763;">#6 This is the back of the insert as I was taping the fabric. I started by pressing a crease in the top edge, and taping in place at the back top edge.</span><br />
<span style="color: #073763;">I did use a light layer of spray adhesive on the front of this, but if you aren't careful, it could get messy. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #073763;"> #7 Fabric insert in place, a piece of poster board ( the matt side) and the top fabric is ready to stretch and tape in place. It was trimmed to overhang the edge about 7/8-1". then carefully stretched as I taped it on all sides.</span><br />
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<br /><span style="color: #073763;"> #8 All I have to do now is get the reflector fixture from the top of the closet, and start experimenting with light/ camera settings. I'm trying to get the glare off these button packages.....A Challenge!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013099128070067854.post-24812963828553873792012-08-14T16:39:00.002-07:002012-08-14T16:40:46.479-07:00Hanging Out With Dad!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last month my 86 year Old Dad had a health crisis. He's doing better now, and I'm now a full-time caregiver. He loves to ride his bike, even with only one foot as a pusher! Love being near the ocean, 10 miles is closer than Phoenix! IF ONLY I had time to get there!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013099128070067854.post-21604270919608140282012-08-14T12:17:00.004-07:002012-08-14T15:49:53.460-07:00Meet BOBINA!Hi! I'm Bobina! I was born of a knitted clown doll pattern! My brother Bobo scared people- so Mom made me! Brother Bobo is still lurking in the knitting basket. I'm about 24 inches tall, and am made of 100% wool yarn. My clothes are custom-made! I even have more clothes than these- my Mom hasn't taken pictures of yet! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b> I Love it! It makes me "sew happy!" </b></span><br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq"><b> Actually, that's the name of it! SEW HAPPY!</b></blockquote><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C5hFzsSLiKs/Tx0ukI0a_TI/AAAAAAAAAL4/ysIfIn0KEU8/s1600/cards3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C5hFzsSLiKs/Tx0ukI0a_TI/AAAAAAAAAL4/ysIfIn0KEU8/s400/cards3.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kDFZ72-Y4rI/Tx0vARYnmcI/AAAAAAAAAMA/GySXaT9RiqQ/s1600/cards2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kDFZ72-Y4rI/Tx0vARYnmcI/AAAAAAAAAMA/GySXaT9RiqQ/s400/cards2.JPG" width="400" /></a> I hope she doesn't mind it, but I made some Thank You cards for my ETSY shop and others. I used some print-out stickers from the Thank-You avatar, along with other sewing themed art I purchased from another talented lady, named Jamie, from Masterpiece Designs. I had so much fun making these, I cut out another stack of paper for another batch!<br />
Since I'm only JUST learning how to create with my PC, mastering basic Word and Publisher skills are still<br />
on my priority list! BUT.... I'm thrilled with the way these turned out!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013099128070067854.post-79649073424336685322012-01-19T20:58:00.000-08:002012-01-20T00:11:17.864-08:00My New "Design it Yourself" Stitchery Kits ~ Now on ETSY<h3 class="post-title entry-title"></h3><div class="post-header" style="color: magenta;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KLKingDesigns">http://www.etsy.com/shop/KLKingDesigns</a> <span style="color: #4c1130;"> I carry Vintage to Contemporary Sewing Patterns and other items, such as my new "Design -It- Yourself" Stitchery Kits . There is no limit to the ways you can use your patches, as accessories or embellishments. Let me tell you about them....</span></div><div style="color: magenta;"><div style="color: #4c1130;"> I make shaped patches in 14 Count Aida Cloth, and Pack these kits Full of supplies. You will get a 16 page detailed instruction book, and Everything you need to complete two patches. These "Design It Yourself" kits are brand new, and have never been seen before. You will need your own headband, as an exception. Several other finishing parts have been included. I even show you how to easily stitch on the acrylic Cabochons! It's not JUST Cross-Stitch! You can do anything you want- blank charts are provided, so you can design your own. These photos show my own work,in sequence as I created them. I also have a Butterfly Kit, and a Hearts Kit, which is soon to be released.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5hY1cEbdPPo/Txj84Qblp3I/AAAAAAAAAJw/jl-w0Ptb4DI/s1600/Flowers+Kit+Collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5hY1cEbdPPo/Txj84Qblp3I/AAAAAAAAAJw/jl-w0Ptb4DI/s400/Flowers+Kit+Collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013099128070067854.post-91095551990126161752012-01-19T20:30:00.000-08:002012-01-20T00:13:26.171-08:00Final Fitting and Pick-Up Day!<div style="color: #444444;">This Bridal Gown was cut down 8 inches, both in the body and the length. It started as a size 14, and ended up a 2 Petitte. My Bride was very happy! This dress had thousands of tiny lace and tulle layers making up the skirt, the tiny ruffled tiers went all the way to the hem of the train.</div><div style="color: #444444;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #444444;"><span style="text-align: justify;">This Gown had the most fabric taken out of it than any other Bridal Gown I have ever worked on in my entire life! Too bad I wasn't able to get a BEFORE Picture!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BoxWM5l1uaQ/Tw_G_HCt1dI/AAAAAAAAALc/zCmlpWlBIoc/s1600/Bridal+Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BoxWM5l1uaQ/Tw_G_HCt1dI/AAAAAAAAALc/zCmlpWlBIoc/s320/Bridal+Collage.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013099128070067854.post-69666122846607992852012-01-18T19:35:00.000-08:002012-01-20T00:14:53.545-08:00Craft-a-long... 100 Flowers Book<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0HqbyKemhvs/Tw-_2DcCymI/AAAAAAAAALU/FKH4GmOFcHc/s1600/Flowers+Collage.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0HqbyKemhvs/Tw-_2DcCymI/AAAAAAAAALU/FKH4GmOFcHc/s320/Flowers+Collage.jpg" width="247" /></a><a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=400335.0" style="color: #134f5c;">http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=400335.0</a> <br />
<div style="color: #134f5c;"> I started a Craft-Along on Craftster.Org for a book entitled:</div><div style="color: #134f5c;">100 Flowers to Knit And Crochet; by Leslie Stanfield.</div><div style="color: #134f5c;">In this Photo Collage I have made a small batch of flowers in </div><div style="color: #134f5c;">Crochet, with a size 1.80 hook, and size 10 Soft Twist Craft Thread. I'm showing the multi-color pack I purchased for this, each skein is 10 yards in length. I really love the little butterfly the best! </div><div style="color: #134f5c;"> Also, I'm starting some of the knitted flowers and leaves with a set of tiny size 0 DPNS. ( That's double-pointed needles) </div><span style="color: cyan;"><span style="color: #134f5c;"> Please check them out ! I haven't decided what to do with the flowers yet, but they will be used to embellish lot's of things, like gift packages for starters! </span> </span><br />
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I'm using two strands of Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool. This sweater is VERY thick. I am at the point where the raglan armholes need to be shaped ( and I have both sleeves on the needles together), but I'm concerned the pattern is flawed. More about this later! I'll be back to edit this post with pictures and details.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013099128070067854.post-6960562870658268452011-07-17T17:40:00.000-07:002012-01-20T00:27:27.507-08:00Knitted Sampler Afghan Completed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9n2o6_zAhj0/ThCj7MGR96I/AAAAAAAAAFU/MHvjoKrgDEU/s1600/Pentacost+Sock2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9n2o6_zAhj0/ThCj7MGR96I/AAAAAAAAAFU/MHvjoKrgDEU/s1600/Pentacost+Sock2.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FlCKVHnHMzo/ThCkILo9ySI/AAAAAAAAAFY/2kObTMMWoug/s1600/Pentacost+Sock3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FlCKVHnHMzo/ThCkILo9ySI/AAAAAAAAAFY/2kObTMMWoug/s1600/Pentacost+Sock3.JPG" /></a></div><div style="color: #741b47;">This super-sized windsock was custom made for a church in Louisiana. It was ordered thru my ETSY on-line shop. The barrel diameter is 12 inches across, x 30 inches in length. The streamers are 4.5 ft. long. That makes a total length of over 7 feet!</div><div style="color: #741b47;"> I used a heavier nylon for the barrel, and lighter weight for the streamers. The design was machine applique.</div><div style="color: #741b47;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #741b47;">This was a lot of fun to make. I'm most pleased with the effect of using the florescent red with the primary red.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013099128070067854.post-8014240987710520302010-12-03T09:10:00.000-08:002010-12-03T09:10:39.472-08:00Custom Flag Project I just completed this lovely flag for Grants Jewelers in New York State. I'm so proud of the way it turned out! The flag is made of 1.5oz. rip-stop nylon; and it's 2-sided. The fact that it's 2-sided creates a challenge, since the image has to be matched up exactly.<br />
There were a lot of steps to this, and it was more time consuming than I anticipated. But, Here's the finished item:<br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">How often have I broken</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">Your true and precious heart-</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">By looking towards others</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">To fill that empty part?</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">Though often I have grieved you,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">Yet you'd never leave;</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">But you waited for me,pleading...</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">"Don't you want me?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">Don't you want me?"</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">Now and then you'd let me </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">See your loving face,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">Always there 'till I was ready</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">To recieve your pure embrace.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">My Jesus, Lover of my soul...</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">All the while 'twas you I was searching for.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">You are my one true Love, </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">The Lover of my Soul.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">And if someday you should choose </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">To comfort me in human arms,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">I will surely know it is really you,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">Loving me in borrowed form.</span></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Verdana;">Karen L. King 2/12/10</span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Here are a few of the Advertising Air Dancers I make. These are in two categories, Full sized, with an 18" diameter blower, and Mini, with an 8" diameter blower. The heights are respectively, 18 and 9 feet, on the average.<br />
You can e-mail me at <a href="mailto:klking2@yahoo.com">klking2@yahoo.com</a> for more information.<br />
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</div>These are all my original work. I retain all rights to these designs, and any portion of them.<br />
If you would like to purchase an item, Please e-mail me.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013099128070067854.post-43774712094653687032010-01-03T14:32:00.000-08:002010-01-03T15:02:21.710-08:00About me<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/S0Eh581ta6I/AAAAAAAAAB4/eKeQHChgqqo/s1600-h/three+in+a+row+r,w,%26blue.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422652705798450082" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/S0Eh581ta6I/AAAAAAAAAB4/eKeQHChgqqo/s320/three+in+a+row+r,w,%26blue.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Hi, I'm Karen. I'm new to this blogging thing. I've been spending a lot f time on Craftster, another site.<br />It seems like it's time for me to create a sewing tutorial blog. If anyone out there wants help, you can write me with questions. I am still learning how this all works, to format the pages, and such. But, I am also experienced in many forms of handicrafts.<br />I started sewing at 6 years old. The first thing mom taught me was knitting, embroidery, and I picked up sewing initially on my own. Mom and Grandma were always sewing. It came about naturally. For over 25 years, I designed and made custom Bridal Gowns, in California.<br />I also had some lage theatrical experiences. One season at the San Francisco Opera, another at Sea World in San Diego. The Glory of Christmas production... at the Crystal Cathedral. It was in 1984 I first worked in the theatrical community with these events. The last several years have taken me into the Advertising Balloon Business, making Air Dancers.<br />Then, August of 2007, I had a serious ankle injury. Almost fully recovered, I just had a bicycle accident, injuring the same foot with several brken bones. This has caused me to move in Mom in Phoenix. (I moved here to recover from the ankle thing last May)<br />So, being limited to the lifestyle of being in recovery physically, I have had the luxury of being able to play with many forms of crafts I have rarely had time to do. You will see a variety of projects, with seemingly no real sense of sameness. I am jumping all over the place, with all kinds of mediums. And, I'm having a great time doing it!<br />With all this down time, I have also had the opportunity to begin developing my computer skills. A PC novice, a year and a half ago I was ignorant of most of the PC skills I now have. And, I still have a way to go.<br />Apart from the Air Dancers, which is predominately a seasonal business, Another form of income for me is my Windsock Collection. I use the same rip-stop nylon fabric, and have been designing these since last year. I will be making a new batch of these for this spring. They can be ordered. If anyone is interested in purchasing one, Please contact me. The average price is $25-35.00, plus minimal shipping.($5.00)<br />Special Wholesale pricing is available, for orders of 12 or more. Here are a few photos of some of my Air Dancers and Windsocks.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013099128070067854.post-73432275420340300392010-01-02T00:02:00.001-08:002010-01-02T00:11:39.975-08:00Wedding Gown Fitting Muslin<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz799ql_5mI/AAAAAAAAABw/k5CSRF2wp-w/s1600-h/p3170005.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422050237248169570" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz799ql_5mI/AAAAAAAAABw/k5CSRF2wp-w/s320/p3170005.jpg" /></a><br /><div>This is JUST a Fitting muslin! It almost looks like it could be the real dress. But, it isn't. This is how we test a pattern, to get it right before cutting. And, it could be used in the inside of the dress if the fabric is good enough, and it doesn't have to be re-cut. But, since she was going overseas, we made this just in case she met someone. </div><div>But, alas, She's back, and no beau... Yet! </div><div>Plus, she lost 4 sizes, so this wouldn't work on her now anyway! </div><div>But, this is how any fine custom gown is started. You can create anything you want from this stage. Crystal's plan is for an all-over lace gown. I'm thinking a fine, Chantilly type lace. Not the thick re-embroidered lace. </div><div>Or, an embroidered chiffon.</div><div> To make a fitting muslin: simply use a fabric you can afford to scrap later, but it needs to be able to hold it's shape. Your odd-colored linings will do just fine. Even if you use several colors of the same type. Just cut out your pattern, and pin. Later, transfer your changes to the pattern. </div><div>You are now ready to cut your beautiful fabric!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013099128070067854.post-7225312888084244072010-01-01T23:53:00.000-08:002010-01-02T00:01:12.991-08:00Miniature Red Leather Couch<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz78sC4yfDI/AAAAAAAAABo/zOj5wK3gXu4/s1600-h/PA040007.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 160px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 120px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422048835020160050" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz78sC4yfDI/AAAAAAAAABo/zOj5wK3gXu4/s320/PA040007.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz78ezVW3_I/AAAAAAAAABg/AyxYrRL1I1w/s1600-h/PA040053.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422048607506718706" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz78ezVW3_I/AAAAAAAAABg/AyxYrRL1I1w/s320/PA040053.JPG" /></a><br />I made this for the </div><div>44cent envelope swap. It was sent unstuffed. I made this pattern. It was completely my own design.<br />Wo'd ever think they were going to get a whole couch in the mail???</div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz78TPuMMJI/AAAAAAAAABY/ILXfIDxA8fY/s1600-h/couch+with+blanket.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422048408968638610" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz78TPuMMJI/AAAAAAAAABY/ILXfIDxA8fY/s320/couch+with+blanket.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz78IhcZsZI/AAAAAAAAABQ/ANmR2vz8xek/s1600-h/PA040022.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422048224747303314" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz78IhcZsZI/AAAAAAAAABQ/ANmR2vz8xek/s320/PA040022.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013099128070067854.post-65686156194092519182010-01-01T23:35:00.000-08:002010-01-01T23:47:46.867-08:00Star Of Wonder Front Door Banner<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz73yg_0-gI/AAAAAAAAABI/yAM6SN-NKC4/s1600-h/PB300005.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422043448623823362" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz73yg_0-gI/AAAAAAAAABI/yAM6SN-NKC4/s320/PB300005.JPG" /></a><br /><div>I made this front door banner for a Craftster Christ-Centered Christmas Swap I organized. My partner wanted something for her front door.</div><div>I used heavy banner vinyl, rip-stop nylon, fine ribbon in 3 sizes, outdoor vinyl paint, and insignia cloth. </div><div>The original image was a borrowed design. I improvised the usage of it. The idea for the application of the image is all my own. </div><div>This item was made as a gift, and will not be/was not sold.</div><div>This is the first draft of this piece, the one I kept. Hers had a computer generated lettering font.</div><div>The border and front field are paint, the star and background, and camel are applique work. The black lines were done with 1/8", 1/4", and 1/2" ribbon stitched on.</div><div>I used 4 grommetts with 1/4" holes. She had a metal door, so the piece was secured in her home with heavy magnetic hooks. This is shown tacked up with screws on the ends of bookcases. The camel blanket was detailed with gold paint marker.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7013099128070067854.post-80477699694278721692010-01-01T23:18:00.000-08:002010-01-01T23:34:00.538-08:00Molly The Monkey<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz72x9Yfz5I/AAAAAAAAABA/3qUAL2Edspg/s1600-h/PC300022.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422042339551989650" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz72x9Yfz5I/AAAAAAAAABA/3qUAL2Edspg/s320/PC300022.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz72rPEfunI/AAAAAAAAAA4/eDsjttqW7fg/s1600-h/PC300030.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422042224040852082" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz72rPEfunI/AAAAAAAAAA4/eDsjttqW7fg/s320/PC300030.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz7z2YEm_QI/AAAAAAAAAAw/VJmUg4OTXnQ/s1600-h/PC300038.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422039116900924674" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vmW1WUSF3Xk/Sz7z2YEm_QI/AAAAAAAAAAw/VJmUg4OTXnQ/s320/PC300038.JPG" /></a> </div><br /><br /><div>Meet Molly! I just made her to join the dude on her left. </div><br /><br /><div>He is 28 years old. She just arrived the other day!</div><br /><br /><div>The Dude has travelled the world with Crystal, my daughter. They were in the U.S. Navy together. Now, He's found himself a wild and crazy girl named Molly!</div><br /><br /><div>Don't they look like a happy mis-matched couple?</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>He's the traditional sock monkey, she's all crochet. Her eyes and lips are felt. I used fun fur on the finished, stuffed body, arms, legs, and a bit down the center of tail. She measures 29" total length. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>If you want to make her, I started from the hat, then worked down. The body is 8" in diameter, and 12" long from the hat brim to rump. This was an improvised piece. There was no pattern. But, it's all shaped just like the dude next to her.</div><br /><br /><div>She took 2.5 balls of "Sugar and Cream " cotton yarn, 1 ball of fun-fur, and less than 1/2 ball of Allure... the thicker white fun-fur. All the parts were sewn on after stuffing. Except the hat... It was part of the main piece.</div><br /><br /><div>The fun-fur was crocheted by single crochet on top. You just go over the mesh of stitches, after she is stuffed. It worked up real fast. This was so much fun to make! Here's some more pics... If I can get them up.</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02373101543921472888noreply@blogger.com0