Heirloom sewing

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Stitching lace insertion to fabric is the first technique that we learn when I teach heirloom sewing by machine. This is not a strong application of lace and best used on collars, yokes, or sleeves. Lace insertion is the lace that is straight on both edges. If one side of the lace feels rougher than the other, this is the wrong side of the lace. I have used a contrasting color thread for the photos. Use a fine machine thread that matches the lace and a 60/8 size machine needle. Starch and…

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Learn the machine stitches and techniques that best mimic the delicate handwork associated with heirloom sewing. We focus on the options that are the easiest to incorporate into garment or home décor projects.

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Piping is a very easy technique to learn and it's simplicity can add so much to an heirloom garment. It can match the garment fabric or it can be made with a

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Are you wondering how to add lace trim like in earlier times? Learn 6 different vintage ways to insert lace and improve your heirloom sewing skills!

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The Old Fashioned Baby Sewing Room by Jeannie Downs Baumeister will teach how to sew for baby using vintage sewing techniques and stitches as well as easy and up to date methods. Jeannie's sewing patterns reflect the vintage pattern styles we love from the past. Learn hand embroidery from vintage embroidery design, hand sewing and machine sewing. See antique lace and buttons as well.

a piece of white fabric with blue thread on it and some stitching around the edges

The Old Fashioned Baby Sewing Room by Jeannie Downs Baumeister will teach how to sew for baby using vintage sewing techniques and stitches as well as easy and up to date methods. Jeannie's sewing patterns reflect the vintage pattern styles we love from the past. Learn hand embroidery from vintage embroidery design, hand sewing and machine sewing. See antique lace and buttons as well.

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Looking back over most of my sewing projects from the past year or so, it's pretty clear I'm still on a Frosting kick. When I'm not testing our own patterns and feel like tucking into something at home, I've been gravitating towards more "frivolous" (read: fun) makes; projects that let me really sink my teeth […]

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Cynthia Boykin on Instagram: "Madeira appliqué is an heirloom sewing technique used for finishing hems and sleeve edges. It can be straight, curved or scalloped and is applied with a pinstitch using a large needle (18 or wing needle). Fine, well starched cotton or linen fabric make for the best holes from the pinstitch when using 60wt or lighter cotton thread and increasing your tension. #heirloomsewing#classic sewing#sewingtutorial #sewingtechniques #sew#sewforbaby #sewistsofinstagram…

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