I love to use water soluble stabilizer and the decorative stitches on my sewing machine to make what I call “Art Lace”, and I use this technique in lots of ways, but this particular project was my attempt to make an elegant bookwrap. The lacework is overlaid onto a backing of fused angelina fiber so it’s all lovely and sparkly. I really liked the way it turned out so I made some instructions for the project, and you can find it on my blog here
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Butterick, Misses’ Shirts and Shorts 6946 and 6947
This pattern makes fitted shirts with collar, sleeve, and cuff options, plus pleated shorts with a front zipper. Includes styles with rolled sleeves, turn-back cuffs, or a stitched hem. Sized for misses 4–12.
The Hendrix coat sewing pattern from Style Arc is an unlined, panelled design with long two-piece sleeves, a button or snap front, and optional top-stitching. It features binding along the neck, hem, and sleeves, along with angled patch pockets and dropped shoulders. Recommended fabrics include wool, linen, faux fur, or velvet, with fabric estimates and trim details provided for sizes 4-30.
Know Me patterns offer stylish and versatile designs, including the ME2064 rain jacket, which combines a cropped jacket and a vest that can be worn together or separately. The boxy-fit jacket features a hood, snap closure, and multiple pockets, while the vest has a zippered front and cargo pockets. This sewing kit includes templates, fabric recommendations, and instructions for sizes 44-52, proudly made in the USA.
Koos van den Akker’s iconic bias strip technique gives appliqué sharp definition and unity. David Page Coffin explains how to apply this method to your own work.
I am going to check out your link. This is very creative and it is beautiful too. Thanks for sharing.