From Introduction: "Madeira applique originated on the island of Madeira in Portugal. It involves stitching a fabric onto another fabric. By hand, the raw edges are turned under andthe folded edge is stitched downusing the Point de Paris stitch. Here, we have adapted it so that it can be done on the sewing machine. This techinique can be used for applying borders or shapes to collars, cuffs, etc." Includes three full-size patterns: To-The-Waist Dress and Sleeveless Dress (both in sizes 4-12) and Heirloom Party Dress (in sizes 3 mo. to 10 years).
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Beautiful sewing - easier than you think.,
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This review is from: Madeira Applique by Machine: Plus Heirloom Sewing from A to Z (Paperback)
Martha Pullen shows exactly how to sew beautiful heirloom garments step-by-step. The illustrations show the reader how easy it is to create everthing from pintucks to lace-shaping. The book focuses on maderia applique but also gives the basics of heirloom sewing by machine. It contains two dress patterns in sizes 3 months-10 years, pillow patterns, and embroidery designs. This is an excellent book to learn how easy it is to sew beautiful heirloom garments by machine.
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