Making the 1/2 Circle Bag PART TWO

Change the presser foot to a zipper foot and set the machine for regular stitching.






Zipper foot.........















Machine settings......












Align the zipper with the zipper foot and stitch straight down one side of the zipper, removing pins and straightening as you go.











At some point you will need to leave the needle down, lift the presser foot, and slide the zipper pull out of your way.







Pin the second side of the zipper to the other folded fabric strip, keeping the short ends even.

















Sew the second side of the zipper the same way you did the first.




The short ends should be even when you are finished.


OPTIONAL STEP: Cut the 4" ribbon scrap in half. Fold each 2" piece in half and pin over the ends of the zipper, keeping the raw edges even. Baste.







Cut the 4" x 2 1/2" fabric piece in half the long way.





Pin over the ends of the zipper, right sides together and sew in a 1/4" seam.




NICE TOUCH, but not required.... Press the seam allowances toward the short ends and topstitch the seam allowances down.

Making the 1/2 Circle Bag PART ONE

Materials:
one 16" or longer zipper
1/2 yard fabric
Thread
4" scrap of coordinating ribbon (optional)


1. Trace around my cardboard pattern to make the bag pattern. Cut a strip 16" x 2 1/2 " for the zipper placket pattern and another pattern 2 1/2" x 4" for the ends. Copy the information from the cardboard pattern to your pattern. The grain for the 2 1/2" pieces will go the long way.


2. Cut one bag piece on the fold. Cut 2 long strips and one small piece.



3. Fold the long strips in half lengthwise and press WRONG sides together.

4. Pin one folded edge to the zipper tape with the short end 1/4" from the head of the zipper.
Mark where the fabric strip ends on the zipper tape, as well as a mark 1/4" from the short end of the fabric.


5. Shorten the zipper (if needed) by setting the machine for a wide zigzag stitch that is very close together. CAREFULLY sew over the zipper at the mark 1/4" from the end.



Cut off the excess right below the bottom mark.

Steps in the Baby Dress Project

1. Determine what pattern pieces you need. Put your name on each piece. Cut them out along the heavy black line. Mark on the pattern what markings you will need to transfer to your fabric.

2. Prepare your fabric by making sure it is folded with the grain straight. Press your fabric if needed


3. Use the information found on the pattern pieces along with my layout guide below to lay your pattern pieces on your fabric and make sure they all fit.


4. Pin the pattern to your fabric. Remember to put the bent arrow on the fold and to measure the straight arrows with the straight selvege. The measurement at the top of a straight arrow should be the same as the measurement at the bottom of that arrow.
Measure 12" across the width of the fabric for the skirt. Use a right angle to make sure the grainline is straight.

5. Carefully cut the fabric around the pattern pieces, making sure to cut OUT around the notches.

DO NOT CUT THE FABRIC FOLD! That defeats the purpose of laying it out that way.

Remember to cut double notches together in one piece.

6. Use the tracing wheel and paper to mark the darts on the WRONG side of the front and back bodice. See the blog titled "How to Use the Tracing Wheel" for instructions.

7. Use a pin and fabric marking pencil or chalk to mark the dots on the WRONG side of each piece.First insert a pin through the center of the dot through the pattern and both layers of fabric.



Use a marking pencil or chalk to mark where the pin is inserted on the wrong side of the fabric under the pattern.



Mark the wrong side of the back fabric piece the same way.
The pin provides a surface to mark against, insuring a good mark.



Be sure to mark all the dots on each pattern piece the same way. The following photo shows all the pieces that need to be marked.

Fabric Project AD2 Competency 1

Select a simple bag pattern and four different fabrics. Choose specific notions for use with each fabric. For each bag, develop a description of the bag, its function, and a picture or drawing. Include a swatch of the fabric and notions. Provide a list of specific reasons for your fabric selection, including advantages/disadvantages of the fabrics. Generate a list of any additional notions or instructions that may be required. Prepare a visual display of each bag and its specifics in a format that will fit in a notebook. Give an oral presentation to the class to share your creations.

Performance Criteria

• Specific pattern selected for bag
• Fabric swatches provided
• Described bags and functions
• Gave reasons for fabric selections, including advantages/disadvantages
• Displayed evidence of fabric and fiber characteristics for desired results
• Included comprehensive list of notions with reasons for selection
• Project display fits in student notebook
• Display is neat and attractive
• Showed understanding of project during presentation to class.
• Class presentation showed planning.
• Appearance for presentation is neat and professional.
  

Second Year Students: Competency 2

Assignment due before October 15 for fall semester. Assignment due on March 10 for spring semester. See me to schedule a time and date for your presentation.

Use the rubric and requirements from the handout for instructions.

Research Project on Fashion Designer.

• Must include both a paper and a presentation.
• Must turn in the requirements sheet with your name and topic on day of presentation.
• Must include both internet and print sources. May include music of the era, and other relevant information.