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I just posted a review of Sew Wild: Creating with Stitch and Mixed Media
by Alisa Burke. It’s over in the Giveaways section here at Craft Gossip, and I’ve got a copy to give away to one lucky reader. Go check out the review and get yourself entered.
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]
I love all of the pics I’ve never tried this kind of project I’d love to learn how I think it would be great to make a wall hanging and applique onto a jacket or shirt
The front cover project is beautiful. I am sure every piece would be.
the mix of ideas in this book makes me want to make loads of things!! I think I’d probably make some wall hangings while trying out some or all of the techniques in the book!
Mix media is my thing. I enjoy making my own cloth and using it to make items for the home and cloths.
A fabulous book no doubt! Have been following Alisa’s blog fo a while. I’m planning to make some cushions for my new conservatory.This will provide me with ideal inspiration!
I am ready to sew wild