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P163 One-zee Conversions!

jacob — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:04:26 +0000

Covert a simple ‘one-zee’ T-shirt into a darling dress for your baby. Using the latest trendy fabrics, your baby will have an unique outfit. Quick sew – size 6/9, 12, 18, and 24 months.

P157 My Other Kitchen!

jacob — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:55:44 +0000

Another great ensemble of kitchen projects: reversible apron, place mat with napkin, oven mitt, three-pocket hanger, dish towel, and scone mix bag with recipe for White Chocolate Chip Scones. All are quick to make for your kitchen.

The instructions for making the scone mix failed to mention the length of cooking time – see pdf for new Bag Topper: p8of9(157)fix

The ‘top of pocket’ template piece for the placemat is 1/2″ too narrow – see pdf for new template: p8of9(157)fix

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.

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.

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