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Sewing Pattern:: Popover Sundress from Oliver + S

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I love the classic styling of Oliver + S patterns for children, so I was excited to find out that they are offering their Popover Sundress as a free download.  This pattern appeared in Issue 6 of Sew Hip magazine.  This is a simple pattern, a fast sew for experienced sewists and a great project for beginners.  Go to the download.

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  1. Thanks for the download of the popover-sundress.
    I have made several in multiple sizes for my 4 great-nieces. 2 in size 6-7, 2 in size 2 and for the twins over in Ireland 4 in size 1-1/2.

    thanks so much!
    Carolyne in Toronto

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  2. Thanks for the pattern and ideas. I’m 47 yrs old have 2 grown daughters & 1 grandchild named carlee. I have been very depressed due to the sudden unexpected death of my husband who died while we were sleeping. Soon after this I had a terrible auto accident while taking my 87 yr old mom to dr. Being already disabled from being sturck while walking by a truck 12 yrs ago. Now new accident broke both legs, my back was fracture in 2 places, 5 broken ribs, arm, and lossing blood from somewhere so I needed a blood transfusion. I my much better now. I don’t normally share anything with anyone so this is so not me to write this. I did because this website & download is my first attempt to get out out of the bed and find something to do just to know I can. I went from being a total independent woman able to take care of my job, my family and home. Plus I have a passion being a christian to help families in need and I normally had 2 or more families I was working with. Went from this to bed struck so thank you very much for offering this free. You never know who you kindness is helping. Thanks…June

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Learn All About Sewing Velvet Fabric

 

I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store.  So much texture!  And the way the fibers catch the light!  But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think.  That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to slip and crawl.  That nap can also spell disaster if you cut a piece the wrong direction.  That isn’t to say you shouldn’t use buy that velvet and sew it into something gorgeous, you just need to go into your velvet sewing project prepared.  And Melissa at Melly Sews has a post that takes you step by step through sewing on velvet. 

Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects.  Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter.  Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long. 

Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success.  There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid.  She describes the different types of velvet available.  And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric.  Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric.  There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.

Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric. 

And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.

[photo credit: Melly Sews]

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