Save 45% Off All Clearance Fabrics!
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Danielle Storm
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Danielle Storm
www.whimsicalfabric.com
Thursday, December 17, 2015
12 Days of Sales - Day 9 - 45% Off Clearance Fabrics
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Wednesday, December 16, 2015
12 Days of Sales - Day 8 - 30% Off All Clothing Blanks
Enjoy 30% Off Clothing Blanks!
Over 21 Different Styles To Choose From!
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Happy Creating!
Danielle Storm
www.whimsicalfabric.com
Danielle Storm
www.whimsicalfabric.com
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
December Tutorial Tuesday #2 - Reversible Banner
Imagine my excitement when asked to be this month's guest for Tutorial Tuesday on the Whimsical Fabric blog! Hello there, I'm Rebekah from RebekahSews, here to show you a tutorial to make a reversible fabric banner. You really can use this for any occasion! I chose to put Merry Christmas on one side and Happy New Year! on the other. This is perfect for decorating or photos. I'm using it for both! It even made it into our family Christmas card this year and is now currently above our mantle. Just take a look at some of our photos!
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3/4 yrd each of Background Fabric
1 Fat Quarter each of letter fabric
8 yrds Twill Tape (or 4yrds of each color if doing two different colors)
Wonder Under
2 yrds Interfacing (medium weight)Matching
Thread
Sewing Machine
My Picks:
For the Merry Christmas side:
- Background: Christmas Basics- Snowflakes in Red
- Letters: Christmas Basics- Dots on White
- Background: Solid Basics- Licorice
- Letters: Wonderland Diamond Flush Gold
1. First, we will cut our pendant pattern piece. It really can be any shape you choose: triangle, rectangle... I chose a rectangle with a curved bottom. I made it 8" tall and 6" wide. Make sure it is symmetrical.
2. Take your pattern piece and cut 14 of each of your background fabrics and 28 each of your interfacing.
3. You will need to make your letters and the exclamation point. For my letters I used this site and just played around with it till I got the size that worked with the pendants. My settings where: 6~31/32", scale 2:1, supersize, font: Verdana.
4. After you cut out your paper letters we will now need to cut out the fabric ones. First, fuse a large piece of wonder under to your letter fabrics according to manufacture directions.
5. Then, trace your letters to the right side of the fabric. Make sure you only trace the letters you need on each fabric.
6. Cut your fabric letters out.
7. Next we are going to spend some quality time with our iron. Iron your interfacing on to the backs of the background fabric according to manufacture directions.
8. Peel the back off the wonder under and iron each letter to its background fabric according to manufacture directions. Make sure they are all nice and centered. *For the New Year's side you will have one blank pendant. You can choose to leave it blank or you can add a little decoration here. The choice is yours.
9. Let's begin appliquΓ©ing. Because the wonder under was used to fuse the letters to the background fabric the edges won't fray. This gives us two options for appliquΓ©ing. You can choose to satin stitch like I did with the Merry Christmas side or you can straight stitch around the edge like I did with the Happy New Year side.
10. Find a large space to lay everything out. Lay out Merry Christmas and then under that lay out Happy New Year BACKWARDS. This is important so that when you turn the banner around to display the other side it will be the right way.
11. Take the letters under and lay them on top of the letter above it with right sides together. Example: The H and the Y go together. The A and the R go together...
13. Clip your curve if your pendant has one or clip the points if you chose a different shape. Turn your pendant right side out and press.
14. Time to topstitch. If you want two different colors for topstitching put one color on top and one in the bobbin. Topstitch 1/8" away from the edge, making sure that your colors correspond if you are doing two different colors like I did.
15. Let's start row 1 which for me is "Happy" and on the other side, "Merry". Take each color of your Twill Tape and cut 54".
16. Now take one 54" piece and lay it on top of the other. If you notice a right and wrong side, place them wrong sides together. Now, sew along one edge of the twill tape, 1/8"-1/4" away from the edge.
17. Find the middle of the 54" piece and line up the center of the middle letter of row one word: the R/P pendant with the center of the 54" piece. Then place the rest of the letters 1" away from each pendant. Sandwich the pendents between the twill tape.
18. Once they are all pinned/clipped in place make sure the letters spell what they are supposed on both front and back. This is what happens when you check only one side.
Yes this was finished. Time for the seam ripper!
19. You will repeat step 16 with the remaining twill tape piece for the second row of the banner. The only exception is that we will have to finish both ends of the twill tape. To finish the ends, just fold both into the middle or wrong side 1/2" so that they are sandwiched in-between the outside.
20. Repeat directions 17-18 for the remaining piece of the twill tape and row 2 of the letters.
21. Take both rows to your sewing machine and sew the open edge closed. Sew 1/8"-1/4" from the edge, making sure you catch the pendant in-between the layers.
22. Time to attach row 1 and row 2 together, this does involve a very small amount of seam ripping. Take row two and measure 5" from the first and last letter going outward from those letters and mark. You will need to seam rip from that mark to another 1.5" out only on the top row of stitching.
23 Take row 1 and clip the ends of the twill tape so that you create a slant. You will now insert that slanted edge into the area you just seam ripped, in-between the two layers.
24. Sew both open areas closed.
25. You are now done. Isn't it beautiful? Now go decorate as you please.
Rebekah
RebekahSews
Merry Christmas Everyone! Use the coupon code TutorialTuesday to save 10% off all regular priced fabric and notions on the site. The coupon code is good through Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2015.
Happy Creating!
Danielle Storm www.whimsicalfabric.com
12 Days of Sales - Day 7 - 30% Off All Packaging Supplies
Enjoy 30% Off All Packaging Supplies!
Save 30% off all Drawstring Bags, Self Sealing Bags, Zippered Bags, and Poly Mailers.
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Danielle Storm
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Monday, December 14, 2015
12 Days of Sales - Day 6 - 30% Off All PDF and Paper Patterns
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Danielle Storm
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Sunday, December 13, 2015
Time Is Running Out For These Great Deals!
Our 30% off Flannel Fabric and PJ Patterns ends tonight at 11:59pm MT.
Make sure to also check out our Nightgown and Flannel Reviews.
Grab these great deals before they are gone.
Tonight is also the end of our Save 15% and Give 15% deal for the Sleepy Bear Sew-Along kits. For every kit you purchase we will donate 15% to Fit For A King Adoption.
Happy Creating!
Danielle Storm
www.whimsicalfabric.com
Friday, December 11, 2015
December Reviews - Nightgown Patterns and Riley Blake Flannel Fabric
We have two great pattern reviews for you today. You may recognize this first pattern, it's the Children's Corner Ruthie. Sharon reviewed it for us last month using corduroy.
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Don't you love it when a pattern is so versatile it can be used for more than one purpose?
Hello ladies! I have sewn Ruthie View A with the long sleeves instead of the short sleeves. I used the Riley Blake flannel as well to make this dress into a night gown. No mods needed.
This time on the Ruthie pattern I added ric rac to
the collar, in-between the bodice and skirt, and to the sleeves ends as
well. The pattern includes instructions for adding the ric-rac to all of these places except the bodice/skirt pieces. The instructions were very well written for this part. The ric rac
was sewn in the first time and looks great! No seam riper needed!
As I said in my last review of the Ruthie pattern, I love how this bodice sews up! I have to mention it again because it's just that clever. (You can read the full details of the Ruthie pattern review here.) This is a dress pattern that you will want to sew again and again for sure!
Onto the fabric. With winter fast approaching, flannel is perfect for pjs and nightgowns for the whole family. I used Riley Blake Summer Breeze flannel. I have sewn my fair share of flannel fabrics over the years, but this, by far, is the best quality I have ever used. It is nice and thick. It gathers very well because of this. And the collar holds it's shape so nicely. It made for a very sturdy button placket as well. This is so very important with a five year old little girl who loves to dance and jump around in her nightgown. I know that this night gown will last beyond her out growing it.
The other wonderful part about this flannel is how soft it is, inside and out! As soon as I put this on her she started to yawn big time!! That would be a mother's score I think, ha-ha! She loves this so much with how cozy it is and requests to wear it ever night now. I can also say how pleased I am with how well this washes too. The colors are holding up very nicely and it is still looks new.
For the inside back bodice lining I used Fabric Finders White SV Imperial Broadcloth. This
was very lovely to work with and feels dreamy against the skin as well.
This fabric is am excellent fabric to line any clothing garments
with. I think it would be very lovely for smocking as well.
Back to the Ruthie pattern. I wanted to show you the back of the View A bodice. The shorter bodice is perfect for making a night gown. It makes it very comfortable for sleeping in. Also, the skirt on this pattern is not too gathered, which reduces bulk. Overall the Ruthie is very comfortable for my daughter to sleep in.
The only part that I did change is the how much I hemmed the dress. I made the hem 1" shorter to make the night gown longer than the pattern calls for. It was so easy I wouldn't even call it a modification.
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Sharon
Hello friends! Today, we are also looking at the beautiful Ellie Inspired pattern, Beautiful Dreamer.
This is a cozy nightgown and robe set. It's such a pretty, feminine pattern. A true "nightgown". I was drawn to this pattern because of the classic feel it has, and also because of the roominess I could see it would provide. And, with my picky daughter, I knew that would be a plus.
The pattern comes in sizes 1-12 and includes 3 different sleeve options. There are many ways that it can be embellished, from the hem to the bodice. I chose to use some lace trim on the bodice and left a plain straight hem. Though the pattern also gives direction on placing a ruffled hem and details on placing pin tucks on the bodice. I'd love to try that route next time, because it is darling and provides an extra special detail.
And as you can see, I chose to do the long sleeve version. I almost chose to do the flutter sleeve version, because I wanted to make the robe. BUT, my daughter begged for the long sleeves. So...may as well make it to her liking. I do plan on making a very lightweight flutter sleeve version for summer, with a matching robe. It'll be so flowy and dreamy, I can't wait.
This pattern was perfect for us because my daughter is very sensitive to elastics. These sleeves have a great little casing for the elastic, providing superior comfort.
The nightgown has a button up back with placket. You can use snaps or buttons.
As far as the construction and quality of the actual PDF pattern, you really can't go wrong with Ellie Inspired. The pattern prints out and tapes together flawlessly and takes no time at all. Printed pieces for bodice and sleeves, and measurements for skirt. Instructions are well laid out, with clear pictures and an easy flow. Size and fabric charts were spot on. Hand sewn lining provides superior sleeping comfort.
Now, let's touch base on this flannel. If you haven't sewn with Riley Blake flannels, you really don't know what you are missing out on. I have made many pajamas in the past, with some inexpensive flannel, and some very expensive flannel. None of it has held up to the same standards as this flannel. Plus, it was a dream to sew with. So buttery soft, you really can feel the difference.
Here are a few pictures I took today, after WEEKS of wearing this nightgown EVERY SINGLE NIGHT. No lie, every night. With several wash/dry cycles. I have treated it no differently than her favorite t-shirt. I think you'll agree, it has held up to that much wear pretty great. Great example of the wonderful construction of the pattern as well.
Nichole
Today is a great time to pick up these two patterns as all of our pj and nightgown patterns are 30% off. In addition, all of our Riley Blake flannel is also on sale for 30% off. This is an amazing deal! Stock up now. It's getting cold out there! These sale prices are good until 11:59pm MT Sunday, 12/13. Hurry and order today!
Happy Creating!
Danielle Storm
www.whimsicalfabric.com
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