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After these long years of my life of silence and sewing, I am free. Now I can communicate. I want to put the past behind me and further delete this account. It has been a challenge at first learning to accept my hardships. But, with time I was able to push through and overcome them. I thank the Tumblr community for now I have become a pro sewer and I will continue to put my skills to use aside from my past.
Thank you all.
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My Pro Techniques!
1. KNOW HOW TO PRESS (AND DO IT OFTEN)
Although both involve an iron, pressing is different from ironing. When you iron, you are gliding the iron back and forth over the fabric or garment. When you press, you are placing the iron on the fabric or garment, leaving it there for a few seconds, and then removing. Ironing can actually distort fibers, which is why it’s important to press rather than iron when sewing. Pressing helps to set and blend stitches and helps you get nice, crisp seams. Press often! (Of course, make sure you are following proper care instructions for your fabric.)
2. STAYSTITCHING
Staystitching prevents distortion to curves. To staystitch a curve, set your stitch length to 1.5. Your stitching should be ⅛” in from your sewing line. Ideally, you should staystitch any curves as soon as possible after cutting. Even just moving the fabric around a couple of times can cause distortion
3. CLIPPING CORNERS AND CURVES
This is a simple technique that can make a huge difference! Seams can be bulky on projects with corners and curves, and once you turn your item right side out you’ll be fighting to make it lay flat. But, if you clip a corner at a diagonal, getting close to the seam (but not too close!), you’ll get a nice, crisp corner when you turn it right side out. The same principle applies to curves: you need to remove some of the bulk for a flat seam. Curves that look like mountains should be notched, curves that look like valleys should be clipped.
4. SEAM FINISHES
Beginner sewists might think that once they’ve sewn a seam, the work is done. Not true! It’s important to finish your seams to prevent raveling and make the inside of your work look just as nice as the outside. Many times you can simply pink your seam with a pair of pinking shears. However, the best seam finish really depends on your fabric and garment. There are great tutorials on how to sew a self-bound seam, how to sew a French seam, and how to sew a flat-fell seam.
5. HEMS
Much like properly finishing your seams, a well-executed hem gives your garment a professional finish. The right hem for your garment does depend some on the type of fabric and the style of garment. It’s worth it to familiarize yourself with the different types of hems so that you can pick the best one for your garment. On Craftsy you can learn how to sew perfect hems with a little help from tagboard, use a twin-needle to mimic a cover-stitch hem on knits, sew a blind hem, and sew a rolled hem.
6. USING A ROTARY CUTTER
A rotary cutter and cutting mat are invaluable tools for sewists. Becoming comfortable cutting with a rotary cutter is a great skill to master; you’ll be amazed at how much faster you can cut out a pattern. It’s important to always protect your work surface with a cutting mat. Just like scissors, you’ll want to keep your rotary blade sharp. Fortunately, this is even easier than maintaining your fabric shears, since you can stock up on rotary blades and swap them out yourself.
7. FUSSY CUTTING
Fussy cutting is a technique used on patterned fabric to isolate a motif. This is a great way to create easy appliqués to add to garments or home decor projects. To fussy cut, roughly cut around the motif you want to isolate, leaving plenty of extra room. Next, trim the motif to size, making sure to leave a small seam allowance. Then, place the motif on the fabric. You might want to use a spray adhesive to keep the appliqué in place while you are sewing. Stitch around the appliqué using a satin stitch.
8. BAR TACKS
Bar tacks are used to reinforce areas that will receive a lot of stress, such as pocket openings. These can either be sewn by machine (using a zig-zag stitch) or by hand (using a whip stitch). They are usually 1/16”-⅛” in width and ¼”-⅜” in length.
9. DOG EAR POCKETS
Never dog-ear the pages of a library book, but always dog-ear the corners of your patch pocket for added stability. Adding small triangles to the corners will reinforce the pocket and prevent it from separating from the garment. To do this, simply stitch a short diagonal line in the upper corners after you have attached the pocket, making sure to backtack a couple of times.
10. CALCULATING YARDAGE FOR CUSTOM BIAS
Even if you’re familiar with how to make your own bias tape, you might find yourself at a loss when it comes to how much yardage you will need to create the amount of bias tape for your project. I recently discovered a formula for determining exactly that. No more guessing and ending up with too much or too little fabric! Be sure to keep this formula handy if you want to make your own piping, too.
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I have my brothers back and I am super happy! I missed them so much and I’ve missed speaking! I can be at peace with my husband and my brothers now
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Finally I sewed my last shirt! Just in time for my sentence. I now spoke and saved myself from death
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I’m like a bird set free from its cage. I’M FREE!
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No one can believe me if i can not speak for myself. My husband has faith in me but he can’t say no to the officials who want to carry on with my sentence. I’m distraught!
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Im accused of kidnapping my own children, What !!!!!! I promise It is not my doing. Please whoever reads this, tell them it wasnt me!
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I’m a Queen now! Just like bey.
4:44 HOUSTON
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Looking at possible wedding dresses. Send me your sketches!
Meghan Markle Bridal collection by Hayden Williams
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Royal wedding things.
Queen Emma’s Star Tiara.
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Can I tell you a secret? I’m a romantic. I have a soft spot for the people I love. I care too much and love recklessly. I am whipped and will forever continue to be. I’ll drown you in love and there isn't a thing I wouldn't do for you.
Even if it means leaving (via rhapsodies-of-the-heart)
I wish I can talk to you so badly. I hope you are able to read this.
Get a tumblr my love!
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I love you! Can’t wait till become your wife <3
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Insight on my life...
I was cursed by my evil stepmother, as you can tell from the hateful posts I made about her. She turned my six brothers into swans! And the only way I can get them back to normal is to sew six magical shirts for them for six years, and to keep silent. I am not allowed to talk to anyone at all as you might have read from my first post. Currently, I am pushing through and making time go by quicker. All I know is that I will never give up. I would die trying...
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