Wrap Skirt Pattern Draft What you need before starting? Wrapping paper calculator Pen or pencil Measuring tape Straight edge The courage to face your measurements To draft this pattern which you will need you waist measurement and the total length that you would like the skirt to be. Also take your hip measurement to check[…]
Busy Bias Apron Pattern
Reversible bias cut apron in 2 sizes for women and 2 sizes for children Busy Bias Apron Materials (Women’s Size B 8–12)Main Fabric: 1 5/8 yards.Contrast Fabric: 1 5/8 yds.Trim: 7 1/2 yds. (I used Wright’s Jumbo Rick Rack)4 ButtonsI also used about 1/3 yd. of a different print for the pockets. Overall Design The[…]
Bias Cut One Yard Apron
Flapper style bias cut apron with reversible option in one adult size and one child size. Materials Main Fabric: 1 yardContrast Fabric (optional): 1 yardFinishing: 7 1/2 yds. Bias trim or 1/4 to 1/3 yard fabric to make bias tape Overall Design and Fit I made the single layer apron with bias trim edging. This[…]
Oilcloth, Chalk Cloth or Vinyl-Coated Fabric?
Oilcloth was created by treating canvas using several coats of linseed oil. Although the companies manufacturing “oilcloth” today are using many original designs, the material is very different. Oilcloth Oilcloth (what we call it today anyway) is vinyl on a cotton mesh base. The design is printed on the top of the vinyl. The back[…]