Buy fabric now...before your partner retires and goes with you on all your shopping expeditions!

SOME GOOD NEWS

Our body shapes have changed from the traditional Hourglass figure. Has anybody noticed? Most of us are either Rectangular, Pear or Inverted triangle. Research in the US has found only 8 percent of women now have the sort of hourglass figure flaunted by curvaceous 1950s film stars! Clothes are still made to fit slim-line version of that figure.

The fashion industry ignores the true size of women, as to why they do! Stupidity is the only reason I can think of. The idea to design for larger women were not the ideal to design for, was a myth. It is not how big or small you are, it is whether your clothes fits, that matters. People can be beautiful when they are any shape or size! Thanks to our Lutterloh System... clothes do fit easier!

SKIRTS

I've just got a few bits on skirts still! Found some interesting godets...thought I will share that with you.

Godets

• Godets can take on all kinds of shapes. Draft the desired style line on your skirt pattern, mark the center point and then cut our the marked shape.

• Draw slash lines on the cut-out, as shown, then cut along the lines and spread evenly to the desired width.

• Draw grain line as shown

• To sew in an unusual shaped godet, first stay stitch the skirt piece along the shaped edge where the pattern was cut to make the godet.

• Pin and sew the godet into skirt piece, aligning center marks

• Clip to stitching along curves or at corners to fit godet piece in,

• The circular ruffle godet can be inserted in a seam or slit as well as in a triangular opening as shown.

 

Next time I'll discuss the Princess line

SUPPLEMENT 259 - Winter edition

The most recent Supplement number 259 (Winter) is now available. In there, you will find the following interesting patterns:

Skirts:

The all requested tiered skirt is in this one - no excuses now to do your own.... try out some variety's by changing the widths of the tier's. A skirt specially for me with added godet. Denim yoke skirt and a pocket. Also a few skirts cut on the bias!

Trousers:

With shaped waistband. Hipster with shaped side seams. Smart and casual with different leg widths.

Dress:

One very versatile dress, you could only use it as a top or short/long, winter or summer.... very versatile.

Tops-All sorts:

Dolman sleeve with empire line. T-shirt style with very interesting neckline opening in zip - Definite must! Cross-over empire line with good short sleeves. Blouse with collars and with interesting sleeve and cuff details.

Jackets galore:

Plain with zip closure. Good princess line in the shoulder coat and double breasted jacket. Princess line chanelle jacket. Wide rolled collar with one button and very good french dart detail. Shaped hemline princess jacket with revere collar. Shaped shorter jacket with wide open neckline, I love this one!

Two very good vests pattern, lots of detail can be done with pockets here. A very nice poncho wrap with funnel neckline.

Fuller figure:

Interesting neckline - almost sweetheart but the neck is shaped with raglan sleeves, very good as dress or top. Stretch v-neckline with a scarf-collar and pleats at knees. Princess line wedding dress that can be use for heaps of different styles! Cross-over blouse with or without a collar. Cardigan jacket style.

Children:

Age 5-9 girls pattern. Yoke skirt with flared bias skirt bottom, use yoke and cut a tiered skirt for the little ones or just add a-line to the bottom and you've got a nice denim little skirt. Peter pan blouse pattern and a double breasted jacket.

The 40 patterns are available at US$22 plus shipment. You can also subscribe for a full year and receive 4 supplements of 40 patterns each for US$66 plus postage. To order please go to ORDER and follow the instructions.

PERSONAL STYLE- for you guys that missed it last time!

STYLE is not about beauty, age, size, wealth or even fashion, its about knowing and respecting yourself for who you are (with no strings attached) and having the confidence to discover and project your unique style in a consistent and confident manner.

A great visual image increases self-esteem and confidence: when you know you look great you walk, talk and think differently. 

I have met with Ann Reinten from TAIC last year in Melbourne Australia and was introduced and tried her PERSONAL STYLE PORTFOLIO. It is excellent and working for me because some styles just suit me better. I can fully recommend it. 

One can order it from the Internet and it is available in a Hard Copy and Electronic Version (cheaper). Please try the FREE SAMPLER first!!!

For more information and to download the FREE SAMPLER just PRESS HERE and enjoy.

SEWING TIP

Tips for Hemming Knit Garments

Press the hem into place before stitching by lowering and lifting the iron from the fabric. Allow the pressed section to dry before handling to prevent stretching the fabric

Stretch the fabric slightly when using single-needle topstitching in areas that will be subjected to stress. It is not necessary to stretch the fabric when topstitching with a double or triple needle

XMAS GREETINGS

Enjoy the Festive Season & wishing you all a happy and fantastic 2006!

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