Silk Sheer Sachets
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Sewing expert Linda Lee demonstrates how to create metallic silk sheer sachets. She includes information on hand-stitching sheers with decorative threads, filling the sections, finishing the edges and what types of potpourri to use with fabrics.
Materials:
silk organza
metallic silk organza
scissors
iron
chalk
chalk marker
cable-twisted rayon thread
straight pins
Steps:
- Tear the silk organza into two square pieces.
- Tear the metallic silk organza into two smaller square pieces.
- Iron the edges.
- Stack the smaller metallic pieces (squares) onto the larger pieces.
- Using a chalk marker and chalk, draw a vertical line down the center of the smaller metallic silk organza square.
- Repeat the previous step, but draw a horizontal line. This will make four sachets.
- Brush away the chalk lines.
- Tie a knot (part of the design) in the end of the cable-twisted rayon thread.
- Do a hand stitch (figure A) across the metallic silk organza square, following the vertical and horizontal lines that have been brushed. Do NOT sew the edges.
- Four pockets have been created. Fill each with potpourri (figure B). Note that you will need to pin the pockets closed after filling, before sewing closed.
- Once the four pockets are filled, sew the edges to finish the project. Note that the thread knots are part of the design.
Resources The Sewing Workshop Pattern Collection
This catalog offers a patterns for everything from clothing to home furnishings. It may be obtained over the phone via the toll-free number, through the mail, or via the Internet using the provided contact information for The Sewing Workshop.
The Sewing Workshop
Topeka, KS
US
Toll Free Phone: 800-466-1599
URL:
www.sewingworkshop.com
Guests Linda Lee
Interior Designer, ASID, IIDA / Owner, The Sewing Workshop
2010 Balboa St.
San Francisco, CA 66604
Phone: 785-357-6229
Toll Free Phone: 800-466-1599
Website:
www.sewingworkshop.com
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