Classy Crochet Edge
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Project Overview
Add an heirloom crochet or tatted edge to collars, cuffs, necklines, ruffles and more. It took our Grandmothers days to make a project with this delicate technique. But today, thanks to Sulky threads and Heat-Away Stabilizer, and quick sewing machine techniques, we stitch it in an hour or so. Add this designer detail to update a blouse or suit by stitching the crochet or tatted edge around a collar as I did on this washed rayon dress. Or, turn an edge and topstitch or hemstitch, then add the crochet along the finished edge. Heirloom embroideries complete the look. The beautiful bows on my dress are Martha Pullen designs from Husqvarna Viking Embroidery Card #11.
I preferred Sulky Heat-Away Stabilizer for this project because I needed crisp stability to support multiple rows of crochet stitching off the edge of the fabric. I also like how you can see the stitchig on the Heat-Away (easier than on clear Solvy) so it is easier to line up the rows of stitching. |
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Artist Information
Senior Vice-President of Sue's teaching prowess equals her sewing ability and, for more than 30 years, her profession has focused on sewing education. In presenting a variety of motivational sewing seminars, she demonstrates to retailers and consumers that sewing is fast and, above all, fun! Sue has produced numerous instructional videos for consumers about basic sewing machine and serger operation, as well as creative options. As Senior Vice President for Husqvarna Viking, she oversees the education and training programs for consumers, as well as retail store owners and their employees. She is also intensely involved with consumer motivation programs and new product development. With more than 100 public broadcasting programs and nine books to her credit, Sue is realizing her dream to share the joy of sewing. Her enthusiasm motivates sewers and would be sewers to complete "America Sews" projects with confidence. |
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