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P185 Rectangle Dress

jacob — Thu, 12 May 2011 04:05:53 +0000

These super easy dresses are made from a combination of rectangles! Sew fun to make, so fun to wear! Sizes 2 to 8.

Pattern correction: On page 2, cutting instructions for the Side Pocket dress, for size 6, cut two center panels at 23″ x 7″, not 22″ x 7″.

P181 Diva Babies!

jacob — Thu, 12 May 2011 03:47:27 +0000

Dress your baby for success with the most beautiful bibs ever! Use the trendiest fabrics! These bibs are truly for find dining! Four styles available: Anju, Belle, Clara, and Dilla!

Notification: Several patterns were printed and released without the large template page (page 8 of 8). We can email you a PDF of the missing page or mail you a hard copy. Please contact us and we’ll send you the missing page.

P172 Grace’s Easy Dress!

jacob — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:10:58 +0000

This super easy top and skirt makes up quickly with no set-in sleeves with clever self-facing neckline. Uses the ‘Easy Gather System’. You’ll love making this outfit! Sizes 2 to 8.

P169 Poppy’s Easy Dress!

jacob — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:57:58 +0000

This super easy dress makes up quickly with no set-in sleeves and clever neckline facing. You’ll love making this dress! Sizes 2 to 7/8.

P159 Sew Happy!

jacob — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:10:11 +0000

Sewing machine mat, pin cushion and mini iron-boards.

Your sewing machine’s best friend has finally come to the rescue. The sewing machine mat with pockets make handy tools accessible as well as protecting your table. The pin cushion and iron boards are the latest tools for every sewer’s inventory of supplies.

P156 Pot Pinchers

jacob — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:52:57 +0000

World’s best oven mitt!

Don’t let these handy little Oven Mitts fool you – they are big when it comes to cooking in the kitchen! They really take a big bite out of the hot pots!

P143 Delicious Four Corners Apron

admin — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:18:36 +0000

Using 2 1/2″ strips of fabric (or Jelly Rolls), make these absolutely delicious aprons with our original ‘Four Corners Apron’ style. Indulge in the full apron or the funky ‘half apron’ with the offset point. One Jelly Roll can make at least two pleasing aprons –(maybe more for the clever sewer!). Tips to ‘Make It Larger’!

You can also purchase the original Four Corners Apron or a kids’ version.

P141 Friday Night Apron!

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:15:49 +0000

This halter-top type apron is totally modern with its varied fabric options and figure fitting style. The pocket embellishment completes its trendy theme.

Pattern Correction: The numbering on page 4 has an extra step 5. This does not cause any problems with the actual instructions.

P137 Kids’ Four Corners Apron

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 05:26:06 +0000

Three kid sizes for our famous Four Corners Apron: (small) 18 months to 3 years, (medium) 4 to 6 years, and (large) 7 to 8 years. It will look fabulous in the latest kid prints.

Also see P132 for the adult size version of this pattern.

P135 Keep Your Cool Oven Mitts!

admin — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 02:21:22 +0000

Keep your hands cool while holding hot dishes from the oven. Versions include ‘Double-handed Oven Mitt’ and the ‘Round Oven Mitt’. Great for gift-giving or for those who love to personalize their kitchens. Uses ‘Insulbrite’ thermal fleece.

The double-handed oven mitt works great for lifting casseroles out of the oven. The round oven mitt is quick and handy. This pattern is great for customizing your oven mitts to your kitchen decor. Or select fabrics for the oven mitts that are personalized for a special person.

P132 Four Corners Apron!

admin — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 02:54:23 +0000

This square or 4 corner apron is quick-to-make and perfect for the beginning sewer but clever enough to appeal to all sewers. Selecting the coordinating fabrics is SO easy because it looks good in everything. Whether modern, cottage, Christmas, or barbecue, the apron takes on the personality of the fabric! By the way, it’s very comfortable AND flattering!

Adjustments in size are made by the length of the neck strap on the apron — 23″ to 26″ for small, medium, or large. Slightly more fabric is required for the apron if using vertical print fabrics (like stripes) or one-way vertical print fabrics (like chickens). This pattern is selling great for those intending to give an apron as a gift — customizing it for the receiver’s personality by using themed fabrics.

Also see P137 for a kids’ version of this pattern, P143 for a delicious version, and P154 for a pieced version.

Customer Comments:

Why is the size of the front panel different from the back panel – by 1/4″? Claire, MA. This is on purpose — our thinking that staggered seam allowances lay flatter or reduce bulk on the inside (a technique used in couture sewing). Originally, the back panel was smaller that the front panel but currently, the back panel is 1/4″ larger that the front panel. This also helps to provide ‘wiggle room’ for matching the two large square panels together. Use the front panel edges to measure your 1/4″ seam allowance at the sewing machine!

A great tip! Use the front panel (with trims attached), with RST, to cut the back panel. Brilliant! You don’t have to measure anything and they fit perfectly every time!

Here’s another great tip: when cutting out your pieces, I always seem to screw up! I have found that if I cut the larger pieces first, I can fit the smaller pieces in here and there. Otherwise, I buy 1 1/6 yd instead of 1 yd.

I leave the openings for the ties on both sides (about a 2″ to 3″ opening each) around 3″ above both side corners. The opening up higher doesn’t make any sense! Cindy, AR