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Get it now: Free vintage pattern for a flower petal hat and purse

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From now until April 2, 2011, Bramcost Publications is offering a free downloadable pattern for a 1950’s flower petal hat and matching purse.  While I don’t see myself ever being able to pull of the hat, the purse could definitely work with today’s styles. It would make an elegant evening bag out of the taffeta recommended in the pattern, or it could have a more casual scrappy look if the petals were all made from different printed cottons.  Get the free pattern.

[photo from Bramcost Publications]

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  1. Doubt I could pull it off, put it would be a great pattern to have if you do any costumes such as when I was in 5th grade we did a production of Wizard of Oz and all of us munchkins wore flowered hats.
    Or for a tinkerbell or fairy.

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    • This pattern was available for free for a limited time. It is now available for purchase. Bramcost Publications often has limited time only free patterns, so check their site often to see what they have for free.

      –Anne

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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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