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There are some things that pillowcases lend themselves to so beautifully that it would be silly not to try it. This is one of those. Shirring is real...
1 pillow case matching or coordinating thread sewing machine elastic thread iron and ironing board
First, measure your child from arm pit to where you want the shirt to go. For Cyan (long torso and size 8) she measures about 17 inches. Measuring fro...
Then make a small hem at the cut edge to finish it off. Not too big, about 1/2 inch is great. Iron the edge with the pillow case seam (there is only o...
Now, wind your bobbin with elastic thread. This thread can be found at any sewing and craft store. The top thread will remain the same, so you want to...
Starting at the top where the hem is, stitch the hem with the elastic thread underneath all the way around following the hem. It will not look like it...
Now move your fabric over so that the hem is on the right edge of the presser foot. This is where you sew your next line of gathers. If you use your p...
Make 10 gathering lines, lock stitching (if you can) each line at beginning and end. Try not to cut the threads until you are finished. Just moving yo...
Iron. This time you want as much steam as your iron can pump out. This will help your top gather nicely into the smocking.
To make the straps, just take the left over pillowcase, and cut it into 2 1/2 inch strips. Then fold in half and iron. Fold both edges to the middle w...
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