#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.

[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

[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.

[sewinginspiration]

Blanket Stitch Filling By Hand

Blanket stitch filling is a creative way to use the blanket stitch not only for edging but also for filling areas in embroidery. This technique can add texture and dimension to your designs, and it’s especially useful for projects like filling leaves, petals, or geometric patterns.

Steps to Create a Blanket Stitch Filling:

Prepare Your Fabric:

Use an embroidery hoop to keep your fabric taut and make stitching easier.

Outline the Shape:

Start by outlining the shape you want to fill using a simple running stitch or backstitch to define the boundaries.

Work the Blanket Stitches:

Begin at one edge of the shape. Anchor your thread with a small knot at the back.

Insert the needle at the edge of the outline and pull it out at the desired spacing (this defines the width of the stitch).

Loop the thread under the needle before pulling it through, creating the characteristic L-shape of the blanket stitch.

Fill Rows:

Continue working the stitches across the width of the shape.

Ensure that each row of blanket stitches is spaced evenly, with consistent angles and tension.

The loops of the stitches should interlock or lie close to the previous row for a uniform appearance.

Adjust for Curves:

If your shape has curves, adjust the stitch length to follow the contour, keeping the edges smooth.

Complete the Filling:

When the area is filled, secure the thread at the back with a few small stitches.

[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. :>

[vinceaddams]

It's really cool that so many people have written books on how exactly to do their very specific jobs.

I'm looking through books on archive.org to see if maybe I can find some cool fonts in any of them, and there are books with names like "The complete carriage and wagon painter : a concise compendium of the art of painting carriages, wagons and sleighs, embracing full directions in all the various branches, including lettering, scrolling, ornamenting, striping, varnishing and coloring, with numerous recipes for mixing colors" (1903), "Elements of lettering and sign painting" (1899), and "The expert sign painter" (1911).

I have no intention of becoming an Edwardian sign painter, but it's comforting to know that there's such a thorough introductory course available at any time should I ever change my mind.

[garbedgedesigns]

a baby book

[obsob]

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

[littlealienproducts]

One Point Embroidery Book for Beginners Japanese Book  from LivingInTokyo

[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）

[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.

[sewinginspiration]

How To Blanket Stitch On Fleece?

To blanket stitch on fleece, follow these simple steps:

Thread your needle: Use a strong, thick thread like embroidery floss or yarn. Tie a knot at the end.

Position the fabric: Place your fleece pieces together, aligning the edges you want to stitch.

Start stitching: Insert the needle from the back of the fabric at the edge, pulling it through to the front. Keep the stitch even and straight.

Create the blanket stitch: After pulling the needle through, bring it back down into the fabric right next to the first stitch, but leave a small loop at the top. Repeat this process along the edge.

Finish off: When you reach the end, tie a knot on the backside to secure your stitching.

This method adds a decorative and sturdy edge to fleece projects like blankets, scarves, and pillows.