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Instructions and Free Patterns Instructions and free patterns www.mybernette.com Sewing instructions for ““EdgyEdgyEdgyEdgy”””” projectprojectproject SkirtSkirtSkirt You'll needYou'll need 1m (1 1/8 yd) black taffeta, 1.5m (1 2/3 yd) wide 0.5m (20") cream-colored fabric, 1.5m (1 2/3 yd) wide 0.5m (20") tulle Invisible zipper in black, 22cm (9") long 20 small hooks 0.7m (28") satin ribbon, 3mm (1/8") wide 3.5m (4 yd) satin ribbon, 6mm (1/4") wide 16 eyelets, 5mm (1/4") diameter Invisible zipper foot Thread to match the color of the fabric Fabric recommendation Fairly firm, crisp skirt fabric such as taffeta. Good to know The tulle, which is worked with the cream-colored material, is meant to soften the contrast between the light and dark fabrics. If using another color combination you may wish to leave it out. Cutting out Black fabric: 1x center-front to fabric fold with 4cm (1 ½") hem allowance 2x side-front with 1.5cm (5/8") hem allowance 1x back to fabric fold with 1.5cm (5/8") hem allowance 1x waistband to fabric fold 1x facing for back lace embellishment 2x side hem facing Cream-colored fabric: 2x front inserts 1x back insert to fabric fold 1x back hem facing How to proceed: 1. Stitch the two front dividing seams down to the marking. Neaten the seam allowances and press them apart (to the wrong side at the parts of the seam remaining open). 2. Fold the hem edge of the cream-colored front inserts under twice, then press and topstitch. Pin both inserts under the skirt front and stitch them on 5mm (1/4") from the edge. 3. Stitch the two back darts and press them toward the center-back. 4. With right sides together, stitch the facing for the lace embellishment to the skirt back. 5. Close the right side seam. 6. Fold the waistband in half lengthwise wrong sides together and press the fold. Reopen the waistband and pin one waistband edge right sides together to the top edge of the skirt. Stitch the waistband to the skirt and press the seam allowances toward the waistband. 7. Insert the invisible zipper into the left side seam (zipper-top flush with the folded edge of the waistband), then close the side seam below the zipper. Detailed instructions on inserting an invisible zipper are included in the instructions that come with the presser foot. 8. Fold the waistband into its pre-pressed half again. Neaten the inside edge, then stitch in the ditch from the right side. 9. With right sides together, stitch the side hem facings to the hem edge (simultaneously sewing the facing over the facing for the lace embellishment). Trim the seam allowances and the corner, then fold the facings to the wrong side of the skirt. Press the edges. Secure the facings with the blindstitch or by hand. Attach 8 eyelets on each side. 10. Place the back hem facing on the cream-colored insert right sides together and sew. Fold the facing inwards and neaten the still-open edge of the insert. 11. Place the insert under the back of the skirt, pin, then topstitch 2.5cm (1") from the edge. 12. Thread the wider satin ribbon through the eyelets crosswise, starting at the bottom. Secure the ends of the satin ribbon on the wrong side with a few hand-stitches. 13. Hand-sew-on five small hooks on each side of the front inserts. Thread the narrow satin ribbon through crosswise. Here too, secure the ends of the ribbon by hand on the wrong side. BagBagBag You'll needYou'll need - 0.2m (8") black fabric - 0.2m (8") lining - 2m (2 ¼ yd) black satin ribbon - Cream-colored fabric remnant - “Mia” bag handle (Prym) - “Pia” bag closure (Prym) - 0.5m (20") lace trim - 18 eyelets - Sewing thread to match the color of the fabric, and “Extra Strong” sewing thread by Mettler Fabric recommendation Fairly firm, crisp fabrics such as velvet, corduroy, etc. How to proceed 1. Cut out the pieces as per the pattern (1cm (3/8") seam allowances are already included). 2. Sew the cream-colored insert between the two front sections. 3. Sew the lace trim onto the seam and attach the eyelets on both sides. Thread the satin ribbon crosswise through the eyelets. The top and bottom ends will also be sewn into the seam later on. 4. Close the base seam in the outer fabric. With right sides together, pin and straight-stitch the side sections to the bag 1cm (3/8") from the edge. 5. Sew the lining in exactly the same way, but leaving an opening in the base seam for turning. 6. Stitch bag and lining together at the top edge with right sides facing. 7. Turn the bag right side out through the opening in the lining, then stitch the opening closed. Edgestitch the top edge of the bag. 8. Slip the finished bag into the closure. Hand-stitch the bag with the Extra Strong thread to the closure through the top perforation in the closure. 9. Attach the handle. Corset beltCorset belt Sizes 38 European (8 US, 10 UK) You'You'You'llYou'll needll need 30cm (12") fabric (by at least 90cm (1yd) fabric width) 30cm (12") lining 30cm (12") “Permasteif” or Coutil Cream-colored fabric remnant, and black tulle for center-front section 2m (2 ¼ yd) black satin ribbon, 10mm (3/8") wide Two 90cm (1-yd) cream-colored satin ribbons, 1x 6mm (1/4") wide, 1x 10mm (3/8") wide 16 hooks 20cm (8") hook tape 50cm (20") grosgrain ribbon, 15mm (3/5") wide 45cm (18") decorative lace trim with flowers 2m (2 ¼ yd) plastic stiffening tape Thread to match the color of the fabric Fabric recommendation Satin fabric, or fabric with a slight sheen. Good to know The “Permasteif” or Coutil provides the basic structure, helping to stiffen the belt, while the boning helps hold it in shape. The stiff fabric is included between the outer shell and lining. The “Permasteif” or Coutil can be replaced by a different firm fabric. Cutting outCutting out Cut out all pattern pieces – outer fabric and lining – from “Permasteif” or Coutil, adding 1cm (3/8") seam allowances. Important: Copy all letters on the sides and mark the top edge of the fabric pieces. This will help you to assemble the sections correctly. HoHoHowHow to proceed 1. Stitch the Coutil, lining and outer-fabric sections together in each case, leaving just the center-back open. Press the seam allowances together toward the center. That's the three layers of the belt ready - Coutil, lining, and outer shell. Inserting the boning 2. Cut some stiffening tape for each seam (approx. 2-3mm (1/8") shorter than the length of the seam to prevent it protruding). 3. Slip the tape under the seam allowances of the Coutil layer and edge-stitch to secure. Working the outer fabric 4. Sew the satin ribbons and the decorative tape onto the dividing seams of the outer fabric. 5. Use grosgrain ribbon to cover the center-front seams. The grosgrain ribbon is sturdier than the satin ribbon, providing a more suitable base for sewing on the hooks. 6. Stitch the hook tape to the center-back of the outer fabric. To do this, cut the hook tape to the required length, neatening the cut edge with a zigzag stitch. Insert the tape with the hook placket under the outer fabric (invisible on the right side) and with the eyelet placket protruding. Assembling the parts/completing the belt 7. Place lining on outer shell with right sides together and stitch top edge. Turn lining and outer shell right sides out. 8. Slip the Coutil section between the lining and the outer shell. 9. Turn the outer-shell hem over onto the Coutil and secure by hand. 10. Hand-sew the lining to the hook tape, turning it under at hem. 11. Sew the hooks onto the grosgrain ribbon. Thread the satin ribbon crosswise through the eyelets from top to bottom. LampshadeLampshadeLampshade You'll needYou'll need 0.35m (14") black taffeta, 1.5m (1 2/3 yd) wide 0.35m (14") cream-colored fabric, 1.5m (1 2/3 yd) wide 0.30m (12") black tulle 2m (2 ¼ yd) leather trim or satin ribbon, approx. 3mm (1/8") wide 0.70m (28") velvet ribbon, 2.5cm (1") wide, with eyelets 3-5mm (1/8-1/6") in diameter 0.70m (28") frilled trim 2 rings for the lampshade, 30cm (12") diameter Threads to match the color of the fabric Fabric recommendation Fairly firm, crisp fabric such as taffeta Good to know The lampshade can be sewn in different sizes. Simply measure the circumference of the rings and adjust the total width of the fabric panels to match this circumference. We recommend adding a hem allowance of 2cm (4/5") at the top and bottom edge for inserting the rings. Cutting outCutting out 1x lampshade back in black fabric, 62cm x 30cm (24 1/2" by 12") 1x lampshade front in cream-colored fabric, 34cm x 30cm (13 ½" by 12") 2x tulle strip in black, 12cm x 30cm (4 ¾" by 12") 2x frilled trim in black, 35cm (14") each How to proceed 1. Sew the tulle strips to each side of the cream-colored fabric. Now sew the frilled trim and the eyelet tape onto both inside edges of the tulle. 2. With right sides facing, stitch the black fabric to the tulle sections on both sides, closing the lampshade into a ring.
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