Sew Beautiful Magazine November December 2003
SEW BEAUTIFUL MAGAZINE
November December 2003 In Very Good Condition.
Has been carefully stored.
Full of heirloom sewing know-how.
Pull-out centerfold patterns are included but not attached.
Table of Contents
PICTORIALS
The Mystery is Solved: The Mystery Dress Challenge are showcased in this special feature to offer 14 variations of one antique reproduction pattern. The results will thrill you. The pattern and instructions are included in the pull out centerfold. Graduation Day - Presented by The Lace Cottage
Pictorial: A photographic journal of traditional heirloom graduation dresses worn by the 2003 graduates of The Hutchinson Prepartory School for Girls in Memphs Tennessee. The vintage and heirloom style dresses worn today have been a part of Hutchinson commencement tradition since 1912.
PATTERNS AND PROJECTS
The Original Mystery Dress - Antique Reproduction by Cheryl Davidson Free Pattern: The original antique that sparked that sparked the Mystery Dress Challenge is featured in this article with its commissioned reproduction. The high yoke style dress with yoke overlay are offered in girls sizes 2-8 are offered on the pull out centerfold in this issue..
Sweater Transformation - by Gail Doane - Construction: Are you frustrated trying to find your child the right size sweater for a duplicate stitch design. Gail Doane has the perfect solution - transform an adult sized sweater to fit a child with these foolproof instructions.
Magic Miters - by Sue Pennington Stewart - Construction: As seen on Martha's Sewing Room television show, this light blue and ecru table runner incorporates two new techniques, magic mitered corners and rickrack edging.
Quilting Memory Quilts - by Nonda Sloan and Gail Saltzman Roberts - Project: Preserve precious family memories on a photo transfer quilt or wall hanging. Featured are two designs, one a wedding photo wall hanging for a dear Grandmother and the other a collage style quilt with precious family photos.
CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
Twice As Nice: A Two Piece Dedication Ensemble - by Marianne Schubbe of Smocked Treasures -
Construction: Turn a dressy baby bubble into a transititional dedication gown with a detachable formal skirt that buttons at the waist.
Box Pleat Bishops by Allison Williams Burris -
Construction: Add a box pleat to any bishop or smocked garment with this easy technique. Use the box pleat as a place for a delicate hand embroidered monogram or or a fancy machine embroidery to add color and dimension to an otherwise basic bishop.
Special Feature Researching our past by Noel Palomo, Assistant Professor at Kent State University. Informational: Goedy's Ladies Book was a major source of information to it's readers from it's inception in the early 1800's to the end of the 19th century. The magazine which was patterned after magazines of it's kind in Europe helped to define the idealized woman of that time. This issue's installment stresses the importance of researching our past in an effort to stimulate future creativity.
SMOCKING
Daisy May by Kim Holcomb - Geometric with Bullion Embroidery: A white on white geometric design creates open spaces for bullion daisies scattered across the front of a beautiful Easter dress. Midnight Lace by Mary Blackwell -
Geometric Smocking: White floss on navy silk create a beautiful geometric band of lace. with a personalized smocked monogram. Bullion flowers add dimension and charm Learn to graph any letter to create your own smocked monogram. (Smocking instruction and graph are included in the article. Monogram instructions are included in the pullout centerfold.) WOMEN
Maiden Fair by Linda Gray Technique: Imagine smocking silk chiffon! It definitely takes some know-how. Taming fine fabrics like silk chiffon and silk charmeuse is no longer a challenge with these clever tried and true tips.
Smocked with love by Granddad! by Donna King - Fishing, Hunting, Gardening, Smocking, Quilting, crocheting make up the best in life for this 80 year old sewing Granddad Wendell Barnes.
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