Martha Pullen 2007
Schools
Pre-Day Classes
Silken Sensation Evening Bag
Primarily Hand, Machine work limited to
construction
Level: All
Prior smocking experience helpful, but not
required
Expensive designer bags are turning up everywhere from
exclusive boutiques to red carpet events.
So many students admired Debbie’s Smocked Block purses at the 2006
Techniques: Direct and North American Lattice Smocking, smocked block stabilization & butted seams with gimp trim
*NOTE
PHOTO IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY NOT ACTUAL PROJECT
Just Ducky Baby
Bib
Fine Machine Sewing
Level: Intermediate
Basic construction skills including piping
application required
For
those who fell in love with Debbie’s Just Ducky Coordinates (featured in Sew
Beautiful) and just had to know how she created a tricolor sea… here is a tiny
matching bib to that includes all the techniques used on the romper and
sundress! Join Debbie for a day of
shadow appliqué and learn how to layer multi-color bands and motifs, reduce
your machine stitches to replicate hand sewing, plus perfect bias bands and
turn cords ties. In this 6 hour class
students make notebook samples, then begin construction of a sweet little piped
shadow appliqué bib. This precious bib with little ducks floating on a tricolor
pastel sea is sure to delight a special new mom or grandma in waiting!
Technique: Shadow
Appliqué- motif & layered, French bias bindings, turn cord ties
Cutwork Butterfly Tea
Towel
Fine Machine Sewing
Level: Intermediate- Advanced
Applique or satin stitch work experience helpful
Add a touch of
elegance to your next heirloom project!
Learn Debbie's secrets for creating beautiful cutwork by machine. Her simple, unique technique eliminates poor
stitch quality on bias edges, difficult trimming, unstable bars, and those
dreaded stabilizer and fabric fuzzies often associated with machine work. The cutwork butterfly motif which includes
delicate
Technique:
Cutwork, Richleau bars, pin stitch hem, instructor will happily review basics
of hand embroidery (lazy daisy, stem stitch, and French knots) on an individual
basis
2007 Debbie
Glenn School
Banded Diaper Shirt &
Nappy Cover
Fine Machine Sewing
Level: Intermediate
Prior applique experience helpful, however
basics of satin stitch work (pivot points, etc) will be reviewed in class
Basic construction skills
including French seams, buttonholes, elastic casings, lining & facings
required
Banded
appliqué edges add a new dimension to sewing.
Do you love the look of a satin stitched edge on collars, cuffs, and
hems... but never know when to pivot, fear trimming away fabric, or hate the
white stabilizer "fuzzies" left along edges. Let designer Debbie Glenn show you all the
products and techniques she uses to create beautiful satin stitched edges for Sew Beautiful magazine.
Students practice on notebook samples then make a precious pique diaper
shirt with a gingham appliquéd edge stitched band designed to keep baby singing
sweetly all summer long!
Techniques: Band- Inner edge traditional appliqué, Outer edge- Appliqué Edge Stitching, adding removable gathers for growth instructor will review hand embroidery stitches (outline, French stem, lazy daisy, satin stitch)
Rosebud Daygown
Fine Machine
Sewing & Hand Embroidery
Level:
Intermediate
Prior heirloom sewing (joining
lace to flat fabric, gathered lace to insertion)
and basic construction experience required
Every tiny bundle of joy deserves to leave the hospital dressed in a special garment but often tastes dictate that it’s not too elaborate. A unique yet simple front lace placket, mock double collar sprinkled with embroidery, and embellished hemline… oodles of delicate lacy details give this sweet white Japanese lawn daygown a true vintage feel. Learn how Debbie’s fine machine techniques transform the difficult task of roll and whipping lace to bias edges a breeze, how to invisibly attach lace to lace, and a special little lace trimmed hem which is absolutely precious but delightfully easy. Whether the floral embroidery is stitched in the softest pastels or understated white, this sweet little daygown is sure to thrill any mother’s heart!
Techniques: Applying gathered lace directly to bias fabric edges, shaped lace collar tab, lace trimmed hem, instructor will review basics of hand embroidery as needed.
Circa 1928 Petal Sleeve Baby Dress &
Slip
Fine Machine Sewing
Level: Intermediate- Advanced
Heirloom sewing experience required
(joining lace to flat fabric, lace shaping, French seams)
What mother or
"grandma to be" could resist making this dress and
matching slip for that much
awaited bundle of joy! Join Debbie for two
days of machine magic and learn how easy it is to recreate turn of the century
baby clothes. Students learn how to add
shaped appliqué cord motifs, use corded hemstitch to apply lace edging and
create a tear drop scalloped hem, stitch one thread release tucks, an entredeux
replacement guaranteed to keep neckline lace standing at attention, a super simple
folded baby placket with no raw edges, a 30 second machine replacement for hand
granitos, plus the “finishing secrets” Debbie uses to make baby garments that
are just as beautiful inside as out..
This adorable 1920’s inspired set with it’s lace trimmed petal sleeves, floral embroidered appliqué
cord motifs, silk satin ribbon shoulder bows, and lacy loop scalloped hem is
sure to be a cherished addition to baby's wardrobe or grandmother’s hope chest!
Techniques: Corded hemstitched lace, appliqué cord
motifs, one thread release tucks, pin stitched placket, tinest French seams,
machine granitos, instructor will
happily review basics of hand embroidery (lazy daisy & stem
stitch) as needed.
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