DIY PILLOWCASE This segment is great for beginner sewers! If you looking for an easy sewing project to start your journey look no further. You’ll need: Fabric – Cotton medium weight Fabric-cotton-light (optional) for lining Thread to match Pins Iron Scissors Begin by measuring your pillow seam to seam. Take the measurement add 1/2″ and that becomes your new measurement. For instance my pillow was 18″ x 18″. I added my seam allowance and got 18 1/2″ x 18 1/2″ The back of the pillowcase project will need 2 pieces. Please follow this equation: Take the width + seam allowance of the pillow( Mine is 18 1/2″ divide in half…
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Persian Rice Tadhig-Saffron Rice Persian Saffron Rice Soak 2 cups of Basmati rice with a teaspoon of salt in cold water for 2 hours or up to 24 hours Pour the rice and water into a non-stick pot and pour an additional cup of two of water, so the pot is 3/4 of the way filled. Cook on medium to high heat for approx 10-12 minutes; rice grains should be Al-dente. Empty the rice and water in a strainer and rice out with cold water. Using the same pot, add 1 tablespoons of safflower or grapeseed oil and 2 tablespoons of salted butter over low heat until butter melts. Pour…
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How To Make A Bodice Pattern-How To Make A Shirt HOW TO MAKE A BODICE PATTERN/HOW TO MAKE A SHIRT: On this segment I will demonstrate the bodice sloper, also known as a shirt pattern.The bodice is far more intricate than most other slopers because of the various points of measurement.At first, it may seem a little overwhelming but, towards the end you’ll understand what’s going on because I’ve made sure that all the steps are laid out for you in plain, simple and easy to understand terms. If you have a dress form that’s an exact replica of your measurement, please use that otherwise we’ll have to improvise. We’re…
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Transcript: From top of cap measure down the depth of the cap and place a dot Use half of the bicep measurement and Extend a line from the dot Label Bicep Line Use half of the underarm length minus 1 1/2” and place a dot. Using the half of the elbow measurement, extend a line ,place a dot and label it elbow line. Please refer to the chart below for your corresponding measurement : From the dot at the end of the elbow line measure down the depth of the dart and dot. Open the draft and crease elbow line at the fold. refold upper portion of paper and pin.…
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HOW TO MAKE A SLEEVE PATTERN This segment will focus on creating your own sleeve pattern also known as a sleeve sloper. Please add the following ease to your measurements before beginning: EASE for SLEEVE PATTERN ( Add ease before dividing) Bicep Circumference = 2 inches Elbow Circumference= 1 inch Wrist Circumference = 1 inch MEASUREMENTS: Measurements are included in the video TRANSCRIPT: 1- Cut kraft or pattern paper approximately 25 X 15” and fold lengthwise. 2- Come down 1” from the top edge of the paper, square a line and label top of cap. 3-Measure down the depth of the cap and place a dot, using half of the…
