Sewing on Binding - Part 3

Now that we've sewn on 2 different bias bindings that you use for armholes, necklines and anything that has a curved edge we are now going to do a binding edge that is more just for decorative reasons.  It's a contrast binding around a hem of a dress, top, sleeve, collar etc.  If you missed out on Part 1 and 2 from the last two weeks click here:  Part 1 and Part 2.

This is how I've done the binding edges on my dress hems for  Audrey Lane dresses.  It's quick, easy and finishes the hem off just nicely.

Ok, let's get started!

Cut your binding piece the width of the fabric x 3.2cm/1 1/4" 

DON'T CUT ON THE BIAS THIS TIME.

With the right side of the binding place it onto the wrong side of your garment.  Pin and sew 6mm/1/4" in from the edge.

Turn your garment over to the right side and fold the binding in to meet the edge of the garment.  Iron the binding flat.

Fold over again and pin.  

Make sure you cover up the stitching underneath.

Stitch the binding down on the inside edge.

Here's the finished project......or you can take it one step further...

Make another row of stitching on the outside edge of the binding.  

I always do this with my sewing projects as it gives the binding a crisper finish and looks great!

And that's it EASY, PEASY...... bindings are a great way to introduce contrast and interest to your garment.

Next week we are tackling another type of binding that is great for armholes and necklines!

Loving my new iPhone

Have iPhone will travel!  Right?  Have you got an iPhone.......do you love it as much as I do?  I'm a bit of an Apple groupie at the moment.  I love my iMac, Macbook, iPad and now my new iPhone.  I often say that if there was an Apple Church I would go every Sunday.

I'm finding I'm rediscovering my home and my neighbourhood through the lens of my phone AND instagram.  And really enjoying it!

So I decided to take a few pics and I thought what a better subject than the other item I'm absolutely loving at the moment.  My Blossom Party Dress.  So I thought I'd take you on a small journey of the making of my favourite dress.  Did I mention I have 5 of these in my wardrobe now and wear them everywhere!

Enjoying the fruits of my labour AND hubby took me out to dinner!

My Blossom Party Dress will be made available to order on Wednesday 1st February and I have a little sweetener to add to the mix, but you'll have to wait till Wednesday to find out more.  

Until then pop on over the my facebook page and check out the styles and fabric selections.  I know I want 1 of each!!

NEW BRANDING AND BLOG

I'm so happy to have my new branding just about completed......it's been a process but definitely well worth it.  And all the thanks goes to Kim from BOUTIQUE BY DESIGN.  Kim is very easy to work with and offered loads of suggestions to make everything look professional and nothing was a problem.  It all started when I won a welcome page for my facebook page a few months ago.  Of course one thing led to another and I ended up getting everything done and I couldn't be happier.  If you're wanting your branding to be revamped or tweaked I can highly recommend Kim.

Here are my new business cards and swing tags and I've used my new logo on pretty stickers that go on my packaging.  I'm so thrilled to have my new branding plastered everywhere.

Now I have no excuse getting in and writing for my gorgeous new blog!  So stay tuned!