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29 min 8 sec
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17:19
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09:23
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Taught by Rebecca Ringquist
Pattern weights are handy little tools that keep pattern pieces in place to make sure you're cutting your fabric as accurately as possible. Artist Rebecca Ringquist created her own Dropcloth sampler after sewing more and wanting a lovely version of this essential tool. This embroidery sampler includes four botanical patterned panels to be embroidered by hand and then when they've been completed, Rebecca demonstrates how to sew them and fill them up. Faster to adjust than pins, weights won't bunch the fabric or leave pin holes in your textiles and are just so pretty to boot.
Learn how to:
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 'Garden Path' pattern weight project can be purchased from Dropcloth Samplers
- Embroidery floss
- Perle cotton size 8
- Embroidery needles - Rebecca uses milliner needles, size 3 or 4
- Backing fabric: cotton / linen, or other woven / non-stretchy fabric
- Fusible web like ShapeFlex for reinforcement
- 6-inch embroidery hoop
- Rubber fingers or thimbles
- Scissors / snips
- Sewing machine
- Dried rice, beans, or lavender for filling
- Funnel and spoon
- Optional: beeswax for threading needles
Downloads:
- Add pieces of fabric to extend your design to fit your hoop
- Stitch four different designs
- Chain stitch, French knots, satin stitch, blind stitch
- Use beeswax to help threading your needle
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Embroidered Botanical Pattern Weights Reviews
160 users recommended this class to a friend
Sharon Gutierrez
Loved it! The steps will well defined nothing glossed over or rushed through. Cute and satisfying project.
More than 3 months ago
Edie Mcswain
Easy and fun project! Lots of good tips! But best of all were the different creative ways to stitch each design! Nice!
More than 3 months ago
Michelle Gray
This is my second class to watch with Rebecca and I planning to watch them all. I really enjoy her laid back attitude. Her "don't rush it" approach is what I take when making my beading jewelry. Much more enjoyable and rewarding (less mistakes) when taking it slowly, and somewhat meditatively. Love how she compares an area filled with French knots to broccoli. Funny and definitely a great image.
Love the whimsical patterns Rebecca designed for the front of her pattern weights. I'm not sure I'll use them as pattern weights, as I'm old fashion and feel more secure with pins. But I love sachets and ornaments, so I really enjoyed this short class. It's fun to see how she and her 2 friends stitched of their pieces differently and each are lovely.
Lastly, I really appreciate learning to add fabric to make the piece bigger so the project will fill the hoop without cutting off any portion of the design. I have several Christmas angel cross stich ornament kits which I bought decades ago. I haven't made them because it never occurred to me to add more fabric for a greater margin. Uh, duh!
More than 3 months ago
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