 Here is an exciting challenge, you pick the pattern company, then pick a pattern. Your job is to interpret the design "your way" to fit the theme, Party like a Rock Star! Deadline for entries: May 1st, 2014.
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This is the fourth edition of our new 2014 editorial column, Myth Busters. So far we have covered: Setting the Stitches, Pre-shrinking fusible interfacings and using sewing scissors to cut paper. To view all previous Myth Busters, visit our facebook page and look for February news from Islander Sewing Systems posts.
Directional Sewing
I have had many questions from students who ask about directional sewing. This simply means to sew a seam in a certain direction like pant legs for instance. The "myth" is you must sew both pant legs in the same direction like, top to bottom or sometimes one top to bottom and the other bottom to top. This is simply not necessary, as it has NO purpose, but it won't disturb the quality of the project.
However, a second version of this "myth" is fundamentally WRONG! When attaching a collar or facing, the sewer is told to start in the middle of the neckline and stitch to one end then turn it over starting the middle again, sew to the other end of the seam. This is so wrong it makes me a little crazy every time I hear it!! As you know, if you have ever taken an Islander Sewing course, the feed dogs are very important in the easing, so the neckline should ALWAYS be against the feed dogs.
Islander rule that makes for happy and successful sewers:
The pattern piece that is slipperiest, most bias, longest, loosest or most difficult to handle always goes against the feed dogs.
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March 31st - April 2, 2014
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No Pins, No Basting, No Kidding!!!
The Islander Sewing Systems™ workshop and certification class is one of Janet's favorite events. The class size is limited and presented in a relaxed setting.
Join her in Novi, Michigan for three days of professional techniques and an optional fourth day for those wishing to become a certified Islander Sewing Systems instructor. More information and details are available on the website or call us at:248-889-5091.
Only 4 seats left!
Register NOW!
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