I want to sew my daughter’s sleep ware but I have never done anything besides fix split seams?
She is a fan of nightgowns since she doesn’t like any waist band when she is sleeping. I’m going to buy this pattern http://www.amazon.com/Kwik-Toddler-Nightgowns-Pattern-Each/dp/B002LMTK1U/ref=sr_1_cc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291907231&sr=1-1-catcorr but I still have no idea what I’m doing.
Please help?
If you follow the instructions, you should not have an issue.
( 1) Choose which version you want to make.
( 2) The back of the envelope will indicate type of fabric, amount and notions (buttons, thread, etc).
( 3) If you choose flannel, purchase an extra 1/4 yard…it tends to shrink quite a bit.
( 4) Lightly wash, dry and press the fabric before cutting.
( 5) Refer back to the instructions and circle or mark each piece needed for the version you want to sew.
( 6) Go through the instructions and circle or “X” those that pertain to the version selected.
( 7) Cut these pattern pieces out of the tissue according the the size.
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Refer to the layout – fold fabric right sides together with the selvages edges meeting. The selvage edges are the tightly woven edges that sometimes have color codes (circles of color) and/or needle holes from the manufacturing process. Avoid using when laying out the pattern. To get a smooth fold, hold the folded fabric up by the selvages and the fold should be smooth, if not side one layer of the fabric to the left or right until the fold no longer bunches or wrinkles.
( 9) Pin the pattern pieces to the fabric and cut along the size line on the pattern.
(10) Following the instructions, sew the sections as described.
The Sewing Buddies videos at Simplicity Classroom may be easier to follow as seeing is sometimes easier to follow – http://www.simplicity.com/t-sewing-videos.aspx
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