Today’s feature is from Ditzy Prints with a full page chart for unknown fabric testing–Fiber Burn Chart:

Got the link here:

Blessings Sister Brenda

http://tipnut.com/fabric-burn-test-chart/

Today’s feature is from Ditzy Prints with a full page chart for unknown fabric testing–Fiber Burn Chart:

To identify the fibers in an unknown piece of fabric, cut off a snippet — it’s best if it’s about 1″ long and a triangle at most 1/4″ wide (try to cut from one of the already cut ends or if testing fabric made into a garment cut from an inconspicuous seam allowance). Hold the snippet of fabric in a pair of tweezers over something that won’t burn or melt (an old tuna tin or glass ashtray is ideal) and with either a match or cigarette lighter put the snippet directly into the flame long enough for it to catch on fire.

The chart is very well organized, color coded and printable too–nice resource to have on hand when trying to determine what the content is of that great piece of fabric you scooped up in the bargain bin .

There’s a pdf download for this pattern at the bottom, enjoy!

Apron Breakfast Set

Got the link here:

http://tipnut.com/apron-breakfast-set/

Blessings Sister Brenda

Materials:

• Flowered Muslin - 3 yds.
• J. & P. Coats Percale Bias Trim, single fold
• Eyelet Trim (1″ wide) - 6 1/2 yds.
• Scraps of toweling for interlining
• 2 Snap Fasteners
• J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Mercerized Sewing Thread in matching colors, or Best Six Cord in white.

Directions for Cutting

See info at bottom for directions on patterns.
When cutting, add 1/2″ to pattern for seam allowance.

APRON

2 pieces–18″ x 24″
1 piece–24″ x 36″
2 pieces–pattern for waistband (adjust to fit your own waist)
2 pieces–4″ x 36″ for ties

TRAY CLOTH

1 piece–12″ x 16″

NAPKIN

1 piece–13″ x 13″

POTHOLDER

3 pieces–7″ x 7″ (two of muslin, one of toweling)

Directions for Making

(1/2″ allowed for seams)

APRON

1. Join 18″ x 24″ pieces to sides of 24″ x 36″ piece at selvage.
2. Finish short sides with a 1″ machine hem.
3. Gather top edge to correspond to your own waist measurement.
4. Baste waistband pieces together (right sides together), stitch across top and sides, turn to right side and press.
5. Baste raw edge of apron to one raw edge of band right sides together and press band up.
6. Fold other raw edge of band under to cover stitching line on the wrong side and press.
7. Top stitch on the right side all around edge of band.
8. Sew snap fasteners at back opening of band.
9. Make a narrow machine hem on long sides of tie pieces and a 1″ machine hem at one end of each tie.
10. Turn under raw edge of other short ends of ties and stitch to band 2″ on each side of opening, pleating in fullness.
11. Turn bottom edge up 1/2″ to right side and press.
12. Gather a 2 1/2-yd. strip of eyelet trim to measure 67″ and baste to bottom edge.
13. Baste and top stitch bias trim over raw edge of eyelet trim.

TRAY CLOTH AND NAPKIN

1. Turn all edges in 1/2″ to right side.
2. Baste eyelet trim to edge and baste bias trim over it, mitering all corners.
3. Top stitch both edges of bias trim.

POTHOLDER

1. Turn in edges of 7″ pieces 1/2″ and press.
2. Inserting interlining, baste together.
3. Baste eyelet to edge, baste bias trim over it and top stitch.

HOW TO MAKE PATTERNS

The diagrams on squares are guides for making patterns of actual size. Each small square on diagram represents a 1″ square in actual size. To make a pattern, use brown paper, pencil and ruler. First note the number of small squares in the length and width of the pattern you wish to make. This tells you the number of inches to allow for the length and the width of your pattern. With ruler draw a box of the length and width needed. Mark off 1″ spaces around all sides of the box. Use ruler to join corresponding marks with straight lines. Use the squares thus made as a guide and draw lines to correspond with those given in the diagram. Be sure to write on the pattern all the directions given on the diagram.

HOW TO USE THE PATTERNS

Following the lines drawn in to correspond with the diagram, first cut out the pattern you have made on paper. (The arrow indicates the straight of the goods.) Then pin the pattern to the fabric. The pattern should be pinned so that, when cutting, 1/2″ or 1/4″ of fabric may be left around all edges for seam allowance, except where the pattern is marked On Fold. When a section of the pattern is marked On Fold, that edge must be placed directly on the fold of the fabric, and the fold must not be cut.

Source: The Spool Cotton Company Gift Bazaar Sewing Suggestions (1944)

If you would like a pdf copy of the above, here you go: Vintage Apron Breakfast Set Download.

This is for all of you out there that likes to sew here is a free pattern for you.. It looks cute.. I for one like a one piece full not half.. But enjoy and happy sewing..

Blessings Sister Brenda

Got the link here:

http://tipnut.com/ripply-apron-pattern-vintage-1951/

Materials:

3/4 yard 36″ printed cotton
3 1/2 yards of bias cotton skirt facing in contrasting color

Directions:

Following Diagram 16 (see below), cut apron. Also cut 2 ties each 4″ x 36″. Make two 1/2″ pleats on each side of top edge of apron, bringing notches to circles, as on diagram. Pencil lightly around apron 5″ up from bottom edge. Fold bias facing in half lengthwise and stitch open edges to skirt, following pencil line. Bind side and bottom edges with the bias facing so that it extends as far as possible beyond apron. Pleat at corners to form miters.

Right sides together, stitch center seam of shaped waistband facing and press open. Right sides together, sew waistband facing to waistband along curved edge. Turn and press. With right side of facing and wrong side of apron together, stitch so that waistband extends about 1/2″ on each side of apron. Turn and press. Turn under lower edge of waistband and baste. Turn in side edges of waistband even with skirt. Make narrow hems along sides and 1 end of each tie. Pleat other end of each tie to fit between side edges of waistband and facing. Baste in place. Top-stitch around entire waistband.

Bind long side of pocket piece as apron edges were bound. Turn in side edges and sew pocket to right-hand side of apron as on diagram. This will make the pocket flare out.

Pattern Download

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Source: Woman’s Day, April 1951

Note: The dark edge at the top of the waistband is discoloration on the picture (top photo of finished apron).

More Apron Patterns: 56 Free Apron Patterns You Can Make

Today’s feature is from Keyka Lou Patterns with this sweet Pincushion Cuff Tutorial

Got the link here:

http://tipnut.com/pincushion-cuff-tutorial/

All you need for supplies:

• Fabric scraps
• VELCRO (just 2″)
• Thread
• Polyfil
• Button
• Embroidery floss or wool thread

Also make sure to check out my list of 41 Free Pincushion Patterns, it’s just been updated with a few more goodies mentioned here on Tipnut.

Pincushions are great scrap stash busters, you’ll find more useful ways to use scraps here: Scrap Happy - More Than 50 Fabric Scraps & Remnant Ideas Plus Free Patterns and Scrap Happy Update: More Fabric Scraps & Remnant Ideas.

Blessings SIster Brenda

Here is the complete list of patterns from the vintage fruit towels pattern series

I got the link here and there are quite a few.. Enjoy

Blessings Sister Brenda

http://tipnut.com/vintage-fruit-towels-complete/

Here is the complete list of patterns from the vintage fruit towels pattern series:

• Pears (scroll to bottom)
• Cherries
• Apples
• Grapes
• Oranges
• Peaches

The pattern details and instructions are on the first pattern listed (Pears).

More Vintage Pattern Sets

• Vintage Kitchenware Patterns
• Sunbonnet Gals Days Of The Week
• Gingham Flowers Cross Stitch & Embroidery
• Kitchen Proverbs
• Vintage Puppies Days Of The Week
• Gingham Fruit Cross Stitch & Embroidery
• Days Of The Week: Kittens

This is the cutest tote bag wait until u see this.

Today’s feature is from Creative Kismet with a fabulous Pillowcase Tote Tutorial

This is where I found the link:

http://tipnut.com/pillowcase-tote-sewing-tutorial/

Many of you requested a tutorial for my pillowcase grocery bags. They are super easy and quick to make, involving only straight line sewing.

The straps actually take a bit more time than the bag itself, but still easy enough. Hopefully these instructions are easy to follow.

Here is what you will need:

• Cutting mat or nice large space to work on
• scissors (rotary cutter optional)
• Thrifted pillow case (any size), washed and ironed
• Sewing machine, thread, pins and sewing needles (optional)
• hot iron
• About one hour of time and some good music.

The hour of good music is a must!

There are lots of good pictures and the instructions provided couldn’t be better. This is a great project for recycling those retro pillowcases and they’re easy enough to make even for those of us that are simple sewers.

Also gives another good reason to toss the plastic and carry fabric shopping bags. Nice project!

Please visit the site above for full project details.