"Well, since you asked, I liked these the best: 1868 ball gown; 1880 Cotton velvet and jet evening gown; 1870 Kelly green faille walking dress; 1880 French afternoon assemble. Each one has some great aspects. I simply love the "zigzag" trim…"
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Cathy Champion replied to the discussion 'Just Joined' in the group Vintage Sewing"Wow, that's a LOT of sewing. I take it that you haven't done period sewing before, correct? If so, I suggest that you read up on period techniques before you start as the "public" is VERY critical of how these garments are sewn,…"
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Join as an absolute beginner to learn the basics, or as an expert to share your tips and tricks and free epatterns. This channel is overseen by Karen Wetherall who is a master at creating…See More
Cathy Champion replied to the discussion 'A demonstration of smocking embroidery.' in the group Hand Smocking"I'm an early retiree due to medical problems and am finding that there is so much that I want to do (crocheting, sewing, smocking, knitting, genealogy and the list continues) that I end up doing nothing but collecting sites and patterns!
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Hand Smocking
Smocking is an embroidery technique used to gather fabric so that it can stretch. Before elastic, smocking was commonly used in cuffs, bodices, and necklines in garments where buttons were undesirable.
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Learn How To Crochet Beautiful Afghans, Baby Hats, Doilies, Head Warmers, Jackets, Jewelry, Mittens, Sweaters And Much More!See More
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- I am an awesome:
- Retired tailor/fabric store manager/sewing teacher. Playing all day with sewing, genealogy, taking long naps and going to thrift stores when my physical strength will allow it!
- My sewing interests are:
- embroidery
- My sewing machine(s):
- Singer industrial, Chandler industrial, Pfaff zigzag industrial, four sergers (two through five threads), one embroidery, industrial blindstitch, three computer machines
- I am interested in patterns such as:
- Private label/designers
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