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What is Madeira applique?
Madeira applique is a well loved technique in heirloom sewing. This example of the applique is white on white. A sweet baby bonnet from a couple of years ago.
What is a scalloped hem?
A scalloped hem is a super cute way to finish a garment, it’s totally adorable plus it looks a lot more complicated than it actually is! The first thing you will need to do is trace the bottom part of the pattern pieces you will be hemming. For my Scout Tee I traced the bottom 3″ of the shirt front and shirt back.
How do you make a scalloped valance?
Thread the sewing machine with thread that matches the fabric. Sew a half-inch seam along both of the short ends of the fabric. Sew a half-inch seam along the scalloped edge as well. Sew a second half-inch seam on top of the first seam along the scalloped edge for reinforcement.
What is a scalloped wall?
“They can be used as a ‘ half wall ‘ feature – three quarters up the wall, scallops facing downwards or upwards, feature wall or the whole room, or as a ceiling feature,” says Jayne. “There really are no rules; you can make it work in almost any way.
What is a scallop design?
Scallop refers to the arch-shaped / dome shaped stitching usually done along a fabric edge. It is usually drawn and stitched as half a circle or a little smaller with the dome facing outside the fabric.