#sewing book

[littlealienproducts]

Let's Make 26 Coin Cases - Japanese Craft Book by pomadour24

[chaoticdesertdweller]

А 19th century instruction book on sewing and tailoring, with samples, from Dublin, Ireland.

[doll-princesse]

Do you ever see a video and immediately go look up the book for purchase? I am wanting to try working on a smaller scale, by machine and by hand, and I have a Liccachan and some other dolls of a similar size range who need some custom clothing. I’m so looking forward to this book delivery.

These were my favorite looks. I love an Alice in Wonderland dress, and it can be made into a maid dress in black! The retro dress seems to have lined sleeves, which means no need for a tiny hem. And the little red riding hood dress has a drop waist perfect for 1920’s looks :)

[nikomaki123]

【blog】掲載本「願いを込めて作りたい フェルトのお守り」ブティック社

[sewinginspiration]

13 Types Of Back Stitch With Picture

Here's a quick overview of 13 back stitch types:

Laced Back Stitch - Back stitch with a thread laced through it for decoration.

Double Threaded Back Stitch - Two threads woven through back stitches for a braided look.

Whipped Back Stitch - Back stitch with a second thread wrapped around it, creating a raised effect.

Pekinese Stitch - Looped back stitch, creating a textured, almost beaded look.

Open Back Stitch - Back stitch with spaces between stitches for a light effect.

Herringbone Ladder - Herringbone back stitch, forming a ladder-like pattern.

Split Back Stitch - Back stitch split down the center for a braided texture.

Brick Stitch - Staggered back stitches for a solid, textured fill.

Double Back Stitch - Two parallel back stitch lines for a bolder outline.

Half Back Stitch - Alternating short and long back stitches for curves.

Back Tack Stitch - Reinforced back stitch, great for securing ends.

Running Back Stitch - Mix of running and back stitch for a dotted line.

Spaced Back Stitch - Back stitch with intentional gaps for a minimalist look.

Each stitch adds unique texture and style to embroidery projects!

[strongbookthoughts]

Notes on Improve Sewing: a Freeform Approach to Creative Techniques by Nicole Blum and Debra Immergut

Welp, I got the email that this needs to go back to the library, so I guess I better accept that it's leaving my hands tonight or tomorrow.

So for context on why I grabbed this one, I collect ball-jointed dolls (BJD) and am forever looking for help on making clothes for them.

This is a pretty great book for a beginner, but the same things that make it good for beginners put my hackles up. Hemming and finishing seams is an advanced technique in this book! On the other hand, the book points sewists at materials where hemming is optional. The book vibes are very manic pixie dream girl (positive), and the curling edges fit that. And frankly on my dolls, hemming can look bulky and not-to-scale, so...

My biggest complaint is that the book gives "trace an old tshirt" directions for how to get a custom shirt pattern started. Sewing for my dolls, they don't have any shirts yet, that fit or not! But, hey, it's great directions for humans. For skirts, the directions are much more measurement based. I really like the skirts that combine knits and woven fabrics for a better fit!

Not relevant to my current needs, but there are no pants/shorts patterns, and the tops and dresses definitely skew feminine. I think with the right colors, some of the projects could work as masculine alt fashion? And there are some projects for home decor stuff, too.

So it's a solid beginner book, and it's got some great ideas to nudge my thinking when it comes to design and how much simple techniques can really customize a garment. I may check it out again when I actually have time to mess around sewing doll clothes and want a reminder of the more decorative techniques.

[cdchyld]

Just added to Etsy!

~ "The Complete Family Sewing Book" (1972)

[cuties-in-codices]

medieval parchment repairs

in a psalter, south-western germany, late 12th/early 13th c.

source: Hermetschwil, Benediktinerinnenkloster, Cod. membr. 37, fol. 19r, 53r, and 110r

[egophiliac]

HEY guess who's being completely normal about episode 7 :)

anyway it sure ain't me, so I made myself a baby Malleus! I used the single-headed version of Choly Knight's hydra pattern (link will be in replies ↓↓↓) as a base, and just messed with some of the pieces to make him more Mall-y. including sewing all those little claw pieces, then pinning them on and realizing I actually liked him better without them...oh well. to heck with accuracy, I want stubby little dragon legs!

unfortunately, he doesn't photograph very well, especially his forehead scales (they're there! I promise!) (they're made of glitter HTV so they are actually SPARKLY in real life, yet apparently they come out completely invisible in photos, woe). but he is super cuddly and soft so I'm happy with him! just as in canon, he is a product of LOVE. :>

[peppermint-jade]

Thinking about him again...

(the K-9 bag from the official Doctor Who Pattern book from 1984)

[littlealienproducts]

One Point Embroidery Book for Beginners Japanese Book  from LivingInTokyo

[obsob]

there he is......the man of the house

[paintedcrows]

Say hello to my horrible little triangle! He is the reason I haven't had time to draw for like a week 💙

...He watches me while I sleep now! :)

[nikomaki123]

【blog】掲載本「ななめがけの小さなバッグ」ブティック社（再掲載）

[sewinginspiration]

How to Make Knotted Buttonhole Stitch: An Alternative Method

The Knotted Buttonhole Stitch is a fun way to add texture and detail to your sewing projects. Whether you’re embellishing an edge or creating decorative patterns, this stitch adds a beautiful raised effect. Here's an alternative method to try:

Step-by-Step Guide:

Prepare Your Fabric: Stretch your fabric tightly in an embroidery hoop or frame. A taut surface makes it easier to keep your knots neat and consistent.

Thread and Knot: Thread your needle with your chosen thread and tie a knot at the end. Start by bringing the needle up from the back of the fabric at the desired starting point.

Create the First Stitch: Move a small distance to the side and insert the needle back into the fabric. Before pulling it all the way through, leave a small loop.

Form the Knot: Bring the needle back up through the loop you created, but this time, pull it through slowly and twist the thread once around the needle tip. Gently pull the thread to form a knot around the loop.

Continue the Pattern: Repeat the process for each stitch, ensuring each knot is snug but not too tight. You can adjust the spacing to create either a tight, continuous line of knots or a more open, spaced-out effect depending on your design.

Finishing: Once you’ve completed your stitching, secure the thread by taking a small stitch on the backside and tying a knot to hold it in place.

This method creates a slightly looser knot compared to the traditional technique, offering a more relaxed and textured look. Perfect for borders, decorative edges, or unique patterns!

[sexy-sapphic-sorcerer]

"Mary, bless her, had rightly guessed where I had been and with whom. Yet she had no more than to accuse me of marrying her under the false pretense that while all the world believed she held my heart, in reality, it belonged to Holmes."

– Sherlock Holmes BBC Radio 4 Audio Dramas, The Red-headed League (1990)