To celebrate the release of their new Black Sheep pattern, Melly & Me is giving one away to a lucky blog reader. Go leave a comment on their blog post to enter. Deadline to enter is February 24, 2009.
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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]
Is there a way to get a copy of your pattern for the Black Sheep from Melly and me? My maiden name is Lamb and we are having a craft contest for our family reunion. I would love to make these adorable sheep. If you could let me know, I would appreciate it.
Sandi
Oh, that would be so cool to do for your family reunion! I don’t think you can order directly from Melly & Me, but their blog does give a list of retailers who carry their patterns. I found the Black Sheep pattern at Pink Chalk Fabrics, but I’m sure there are plenty of other retailers who also carry this particular pattern. –Anne
is there anyway i could have this pattern it is so cute
The deadline for entry has passed and the free pattern already given to the winner. However, you can still purchase this pattern. Check your favorite independent fabric stores.
I purchased the Sheep Pattern from Clotilde (clotilde.com); it’s adorable!