Darlene’s Thread: Angel Hair Headband and More Projects!
No Calorie Jelly Roll
Ever wonder what to do with those round bundles of playful prints? They’re 45″ x 3″ strips of inspiring colorful cottons that are usually made into a quilt of some sort, but who says you can’t use them to design apparel? On this sporty blouse I pulled all the blue/green prints and added a few strips of Dupion Silk to kick it up a notch and give your eyes a break.
After joining the strips on my Stylist Serger Item: 139-950, and a good steam press with the Singer Classic Finish Iron Item: 960-264, it was time to cut out the front pattern pieces. This front had a princess seam so you can see where the pieces met on the vertical bustline as an interesting pattern was formed. There weren’t enough blue/green strips for the back, so more blue Dupion to break up the patterns and serve as a yoke.
Once the front and back were joined at the shoulder seams, the plain blue seemed a bit stark and ‘awning like’ so I added a decorative stitch down the center to break it up. By this time, having used the scraps to cut the collar and cuffs, there was nothing left for the sleeves–unless I went pink which was not on my aesthetic radar so… I broke up the blue/green with some brown chiffon, chose the blue pearl buttons from my stash and checked off the challenge :)
Secret Helpers
No one’s perfect! That’s why having a set of permanent markers will come in handy! For starters, you can add color, accent, contour or highlight different areas of a quilt with pigments that won’t wash out. You can also use your fine tipped rainbow of colored markers to fill in any tiny gaps that may have occurred in machine embroidery. If you’d like to add them to your shopping basket with your next order, check out Item: 938-472 or Item: 904-782.
Angel Hair Headband
Angelina Fibers are fluffy, vibrant and versatile. Whether you’re punching the sparkling angel hair fibers into a project or pressing them into a sheet, their eye-catching twinkle will make you feel like a princess. For a whimsical accent in your next embroidery, follow these easy steps:
SUPPLIES:
• Teflon Pressing Sheet
• Angelina Fibers
• Iron
• Embroidery machine and a pre-determined border design
• Fabric and stabilizer. The design I chose was from Bertina Studio Elizabethan Blackwork Borders
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Hoop Fabric and Stabilizer
2) Press a small wad of Angelina fibers approx: 6″ x2″ between two pressing sheet layers (you can fold your sheet in half)
3) Place pressed fibers sheet on hoop where design will stitch out and finger press in place
4) Machine Embroider Design
5) Carefully Trim excess Angelina from edges using duck billed applique scissors if you have them
6) Fold headband in half lengthwise with right sides together. Mark, stitch and trim seam allowance
7) Fasten Safety pin through the end of elastic and thread into the ‘headband hole’ being sure to stop when the edges are even. Pin in place. Stitch across end.
8) Use the saftey pin to pull the headband right side out and then remove the safety pin
9) Turn under a seam allowance and insert the raw edge of the elastic into the headbands opening. Stitch in place. Your AngelHair Headband is ready to wear!
TIP: Be careful not to overpress or use a setting that’s too hot for the fibers. If you do, they will lose their unique mother-of-pearl quality!
When-to-Watch:
JULY 9 @ 11am, 4pm for Singer Sewing
JULY 10 @ 4am, 10am, 6pm for Singer Sewing
July 11 @ 8am & 12pm for Smart Cover and a NEW! Singer Iron
July 12 @ 9am for Singer ironing
See you on air!
Darlene
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» Choosing the Right Scissors to Make the Cut
» More sewing projects and ideas
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Hi Darlene and Doodle52, thanks for your advise and I”ll be waiting for my Curvy 8780 in Sept. I”m so excited, finally I”ll get it. Thank you very much Darlene for being my inspiration, I never miss any of your shows, thanks for share your knowledge with us, you cannot imagine how useful are all your tips and tv shows not only for sewing projects; your a wonderfull woman with a great energy that share your talent and experience with all of us.Blessings for you and your family and see you soon!!
Hi RHBDRAGON, I just returned from vacation and found your sun-shine on my blog post. Thank you so much for reading my projects , Tips and Tricks and for shopping with us on HSN! Let us know how you enjoy your SES2000~~~ IT ROCKS and so will YOU!!! Enjoy and thanks again!
cafe7840 I have the curvy that looks like the stylist , same amount of stitches etc. you’d have to ask Darlene or Singer if the machines are the same. My curvy 8770 with the silver front is wonderful. Just a thought for you to check into.
Thanks for sharing Doodle 52— I can always count on you helping out others that post. Thanks for the input! Have a Happy Sewing Day!
Could you tell me how long it will be before there is another embrodery machine for a today’s special.
YES Trisha 947~~~~~ GREAT question. Look for one in October:)
Hi Darlene-
I recently bought the Singer Futura Quartet. LOVE IT!!!!. It’s my first embroidery machine and it is super – I’m having a lot of fun with it. I do have a possibly stupid question for you:
Do I need the Futura Quartet editing software? What is the added value to the machine? I don’t want to purchase another expensive software package if it isn’t needed. Thanks for you ideas and your help! Rena
Rena 756— You don’t HAVE to purchase the software if you’re satisfied with the designs you have included or have been finding on CDs and on-line. Most the ADVANCED EDITING is used for altering your own designs that you have digitized through AUTOPUNCH softwrae. IT allows over 100 different fills, changing outlines stitch by stitch,making spaces, deleting parts of designs or adding to designs. If you use AUTOPUNCH a lot, you’ll love it! Customized Digital artwork to embroidery is the BOMB!
Hi Darlene I need your help ASAP to decide which machine is the best x me, but there is a problem, I”d like to see how the stylist II works, but unfortunatelly is no video about this one and I also wanna know if it has an extension table. Plz Darlene I understand you”re very busy with your job but I need your advise to decide between the 1) feather w, 2) stylist II and 3)the curve…… I”ll wait for your answer. Thanks for everything…… and one more question… when we”ll see you again?
Hi guys, anybody knows how the stylist II works? Plz let me know.Tks
Hi cafe7804—WOW, vague question…. can you be more specific? Which part, the computer machine or the serger?
Overall satisfaction with the duo or a technical challenge? The serger is the BEST 2-3-4 that we offer… the computer has the swift smart threading system and so much more—–
OK, cafe7804… Now I get it. The Featherweight and Stylist ll do not have extension tables but all three models have variable stitch selections and assorted extra feet that normally wouldn’t come with the machine if purchased elsewhere. Once you decide what the most important features are such as memory, buttonhole styles, alphabet, etc… then you can make a decision comparing apples to apples. Print the specs from HSN.com for each machine and check your lists twice! Happy Shopping~~~
Darlene, when using the singer five thread serger and doing the 2 needle wide cover stitch, do you try to get the left needle just beyond the cut hemline or just below it? I tend to get mine too far down leaving somewhat more material than I want above the stitched hem. However, the hems look great and you were right on your last show about a regular machine and trying to get that look with twin needles. I thought I’d be able to do that a few years back and No Way. Thank you
Hi Doodle52—so happy to hear that you’re using the COVER STITCH…isn’t it grand??? I love it too. I try to get the left needle to graze the edge of the fabric (so to the outside of the hem) …that way the entire hemline is cleanly finished encased in threads. Looks professional and wears beautifully! Thank you for purchasing the 5-thread serger with us at HSN!
Hi Darlene,
I am wanting to order the Singer HD 110 Metallic Green Sewing Machine with extension table. It also came with a circular sewing attachment. Is it possible to get this from HSN, or is it discontinued?
Cinnic–Good News! The BIG MEAN GREEN MACHINE will be back in stock in September so hang in there, they’re coming! Your patience is appreciated and good things are well worth waiting for! It will still have the large circular sewing attachment integrated into the uber sized extension table. It’s a fantastic all-purpose, no nonsense choice!
Hi Darlene, I”m so happy to be in contact with you, I love all your shows because I”ve learned a lot of tips for sewing!.. you”re the best!!!!! I”d like to know if HSN is gonna have again the computarized curve one, unfortunatelly when I checked the page it was sold out and when you see lower price on some of the machines means that they”re gonna be raised soon or definitively is not gonna be no more, sold out…. are they coming back? thank you for your time and plz we want you more often on TV
cafe7804, Don’t despair, the Stylist ll computerized is VERY similar to the Curvy…even down to the Swift Smart threading system. The Curvy will likely be back soon– for National Month of Sewing in September. Thank you for continuing to watch our shows. Pricing varies throughout the year for anniversaries, Holidays and special promotions so keep checking back and grab your dream machine when you see it go on sale or offer free shipping! Sew Your Dreams~~
Darlene,
Just wanted to tell you how much I’ve enjoyed and “learned” from all your shows on HSN! I’ve enjoyed them so much that I’ve bought 4 Singer machines while watching! You got me into the embroidery business and I love it! I tape all your shows and look forward to all your new techniques. The only thing that I wish you would do is make videos. I’m sure you would be fabulous. Please think about this and I’m sure everyone would love to see them and learn by them. Keep up the good work!
Hi DAM17,
I can’t begin to thank you for your encouragement and for watching our sewing airings. I have been trying to make some new CDs for years and with Today’s Special and monthly show prep along with my blogs, it’s been challenging. I have new help coming on board in September to wrap up a new project that I hope you’ll enjoy and have plans to roll out a few more by next June. Thanks for being patient. Keep on Sewing~~~
Just finished purchasing one of the futura rolling storage and traveling case. I can hardly wait for it to arrive. It will be great to keep my SES2000 covered and protected. I’m also pretty sure it will fit. I read the reviews and the only one I hearrd about not fitting was the quad. You and Singer and HSN just keep the goodies rolling (pardon the pun) in. Love your blog, face book and demos. You rock, girl. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me.