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Bohemian (n.) A person, artist, musician, poet or writer who lives a free spirited life and believes in truth, freedom and love.
Cover Image: Mia TG-A6004 dress in light batik print. Jewelry by TG. Left: Fabric by Diamond Textiles. See resources. Jewelry see page 18 - 20
SYCHIL
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Block & Batik P
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From vibrant to soft natural hues, these are feather light cottons in dramatic silhouettes.
Standards
Mia Dress
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Bias
Inspiration Board
Strands of Jewels
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A signature sewing pattern Mia TG-A6004 takes on a bohemian spirit.
Long drips in gorgeous stones, metal and pearls. Made with love and now you can too. How could you not wear them all? Instructions are included.
Complimentary
SEWING PATTERNS We have spoiled you in this issue.... loving all included here:
Kristin Slip TG-A3033 2 new dresses to play in. Mia TG-A6004 A print changes everything! Cleo TG-A3043 Crop, cinch & go.
Mod Bohemia with a mid-century vibe. You are a free spirit!
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Favorite Things
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Resources and Index
Elsa Top & Skirt S-04071 Ari Circle Dress S-04072 Daria Dress S-04073
Remix:
A word from Tina Givens
All in the pink! Just sweet and playful things we know you all love.
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Silk & Linen Dark Hues
Romance Reflection
FEATURED PATTERNS
Mia TG-A6004 Kristen TG-A3033 Cleo TG-A3043 Tala TG-A7152 Inka TG-A7150 Deja TG-A7151 Daniella Pant TG-A7500
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BIAS My love for soft laundered batik, and block printed fabrics started a long time ago. Growing up in Africa we were surrounded by beautiful color. Our dyes were made from plants. From the root, fruit and foliage, we had a gorgeous palette that seemed to be infinite. I encourage and applaud natural dye makers today, who are passionate about marrying earths’ gifts to cloth. I selected a few beautiful batik and block prints from India and Africa to whet your appetite and inspire textile other than printed cotton or linen. Grounded in earthy colors of grays, browns, mustard and a dollop of blue, I think you will enjoy the prints and garments. My love for long drippy necklaces also began in my childhood. African beads were everywhere. Sitting in the sun with our friends threading unique beads of bone, stone, shells and wood is a long time fond memory. It is such a relaxing thing for me these days, and so I included instruction for some of my favorites! I love using woven fabrics in some of my work, and I always come back to Diamond Textiles which is available worldwide. Diamond has always maintained their standards with a consistency in quality. Many manufacturers stay on trend and it all starts to look the same, whereas Diamond remained classic and loyal to their color palettes and pattern. Diamond Textiles can be found in dependent fabric and quilt shops around the world. We played with these fabrics in this issue to inspire you to explore adding diamond texture into your wardrobe. For us in this part of the world, our summer has moved quickly hasn’t it? I have played in the sun, enjoyed the twins who are entering their Junior year of high school, and delved into what’s next for TG Studios. We have new looks, new designs and with a refresh to our pattern offerings we hope to inspire new wardrobes of delicious designs. Loving SYCHIL and thankful for you,
Tina MAKER, DREAMER & EDITOR studio@sychil.com
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Shown with the Meri Pant • Fabric for the dress DIAMOND TEXTILES Star in ivory # TG-A7086
Ari
Free Pattern Instructions on Page 44 S-04072
The Ari tunic cleverly plays with double sided fabric and raw edges.
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Tala TG - A 7152
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TALA DRESS TG-A7152 FABRIC: African Batik in Mustard Shoes Juicy Couture 2002
Using a dramatic and vibrant print creates a whole new look for a garment.
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Deja TG - A7154
Features a creative sleeve that flutters with movement. A new pattern now available. Also lovely in linen...
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Deja Dress: TG-A7151 Pants: TG-A7700 *Free on www.sewtinagivens.com
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Vera Neuman
Pearls
Ever heard of Vera Neuman? Oh my goodness, the amazing American
Artist Vera who signed her name with a red ladybug. A completely prolific
artist who painted thousands and thousands of scarves. She painted until the
Pink Watermelon Salad last days of her life.
Strawberry yogurt on a sunny day always reminds me of my sister at the
Eskimo Hut (our Dairy Queen in Africa.. lol). Sprinkles on donuts screams fun and laughter. Pink Starburst forever. A glass of chilled Rose’ in August
always reminds me of my pal Alan who makes me laugh. Pink watercolor paint,
roller skates, high top converse and a pink bicycle are must-haves. Ever tried
Annie Sloan’s Chalk Paint. Try it on your next furniture re-do project - it’s
divine. Pink flamingos, the beach and of course a watermelon and feta salad
make a great partner for that Rose! Who would like a pink Vespa® , pink roses
and a pink typewriter? Daisies are everyone’s favorites. Pink tennis balls, where
can I find these? Every woman should have Rose Quartz and pearls. Lollipop
cakes seem to be an excellent way to taste every flavor, and of course pink feathers?
Daisies
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Mia TG - A6004
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We celebrate our signature Mia Dress! Simplicity in essence, whether in linen, silk or a cotton block print. Mia is that quick dress option for a last minute event. Add a chunky short necklace or long drips of stones, boots or sandals and maybe a hat for a Bohemian finish.
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Daria S-04073
Free Pattern
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Shown with the Meri Pant TG-A7086 • Fabric for the dress Voile Cotton found at Navyasfashion.com
Daria expresses the Greek Goddess in all of us. A simple dress pattern with a few surprises to create a dramatic look.
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Daria
Daria is an easy dress with a dramatic look. Wear it over pants as we show or as it is with a sandal. A dress for everyone. Armholes are shaped to drape on the body, and ties accentuate the shoulder and ties in front (or back if you prefer). A ruffle along the front of the dress adds a little more feminine flavor. Enjoy.
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SIZES - XS-2X FABRIC
We recommend using a lightweight fabric in cotton, voile or silk. Something soft. Shown here is a block print in a feather weight cotton. Choose a lovely cotton voile or rayon for summer days. Lightweight linen is another option.
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CUTTING Pattern Pieces included: Dress for both the front and back. 2 part Ruffle Strips Fold the fabric as usual lengthwise, right side facing outward. Lay the pattern piece along the fold and cut out the FRONT dress panel, noting t he neckline and the curved front hemline. Repeat, but this time cut out the BACK panel, noting the neckline and longer hemline. Place the first Ruffle strip along the fold and cut out one; and cut out the second strip (2x) Cut enough bias binding for the neckline and armholes. Cut two ties 1-1/2” wide x 32”, and two shorter ones 12” each.
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SEWING INSTRUCTIONS E A S Y / Great for a Beginner Sewer
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1. Place the Center Ruffle strip on a flat surface as shown, and pin the side ruffle pieces onto each end as shown, right sides together, stitch. Press. Run a wide gathering stitch along the top edge, leaving your threads long on each end. Pick up the top thread and gently pull the fabric along the thread. Even out the gathers and adjust the width to equal the width of the Front Curved hemline. (see#4) 2. Prepare the ties. For each of them press the sides of each strip 1/4” into the center (onto the wrong side of the fabric) and press. Next fold the strips in half, and stitch along the tie to secure. 3. Pin the long ties at the waist-line on right side of the Front Dress Panel as shown. Stitch in place along the raw edge to secure. 4. Pin the ruffle piece in place along the curved edge, right sides together with the stitched gathered edge along the curved edge. Stitch. Press seam allowance upward. 5. Place the front and back panels together, right sides together and pin the shoulders together and then the sides, make sure the ties are secured inside, so you do not catch them in your sewing. (They are attached in the side seam) Note: the front (with the ruffle added) should equal the back panel side seam. If not the same, pin anyway. We will trim this after we sew. Stitch sides and shoulder. If the Front and Back are not the same length trim them carefully to be the same. 6. Bind the neckline and Armholes as shown. Using the two shorter ties, thread each through each shoulder as shown, then tie them on the shoulder. Pull the fabric as tight as you prefer. 7. Hem the Daria using a small folded hem - fold the edge under onto the wrong side of the fabric, 1/4” and press. Fold again 1/4” and stitch down.
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#1 Asymmetrical Love in semi-precious stones, a wallo ring, silver African beads and clear quartz. #2 Simple stones with pretty chain and drops of quartz. #3 Exotic Semi-Precious Chain with large natural pearls and semi-precious stones. #4 Long Drippy Pearls with large quartz dangles. #S-04044
When I was about 12 I started wearing long strands of whatever I created or found. At one point I think I walked around with a long chain draped over my body diagonally. We are talking 1978-ish! Nowadays, I am inspired by 1920s strands of pearls and semi-precious stones just like I share here. I think you will enjoy stretching your skills into threading stones for your personal wardrobe.
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These necklaces are all ‘‘BEADED” strands and are quite simple once you know the basics. I love to make my own jewelry, it is so rewarding, and in the evenings is quite relaxing for me. For those of you who are new to this, you will need a few tools and basic materials.
• Beading Wire: Comes in different widths but most used is 0.019” It is made of ny•
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lon and stainless steel so very strong. It comes in a variety of colors, I like to use the steel, pearl of gold. Depending on my stones. Crimper, Wire Cutters & Needle nose Pliers:* The Crimping Pliers are necessary to crimp beads onto your wire to secure the stones; The wire cutters are just that; and the * Needle nose pliers are necessary when making dangled charms and stones with a headpin.** Crimp Beads: These are tiny tubular beads which are used to secure either the beads, closure or adding a chain. Headpins: A pin shaped piece of metal with a flat or rounded head to hold a stone in place. Wire: Either gold plated, silver or a metal you can wear near your skin.
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Lets talk about the three lengths. You can of course make a necklace any length you desire. The three basic lengths I use are: Long: Hangs 36” from the nape of the neck; Medium hanging 10”, and Short which is about 2” from the nape. All necklaces shown here can be made in ay of these lengths. If you choose a Short or Medium length then add a CLOSURE to your materials. Either a snap-in, magnetic clasp, toggle or a lobster clasp and ring. The length of your necklaces all depend on your bust size and personal preference.
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Please view the resources on Page 31 for a link to beading basics. Crimping: I suggest searching for a few You-Tube Videos on the subject. It’s a simple process using your crimper pliers and a crimp bead. Thread a length of beading wire through a crimp bead, then through your closure, loop or chain, and back through the crimper, leaving an 1” or so of the wire. Using the crimper, you crimp the bead once to flatten the crimp bead, then crimp a second time to close the flattened head around the wire to secure. Creating a Dangle: Using a headpin and your bead or charm, put the bead onto the headpin. Use the needle nose pliers and first bend the wire at a right angle abut 4mm above the bead. Then create a circle as shown winding the wire around the needle nose pliers. And wrap the wire around the 4mm post to secure. Clip off any excess with your wire cutters. Wiring beads together: Using a similar method, put a bead on your wire, and create that right angle leaving 4mm post. Create the loop around the pliers, then slip either the end of a chain/another wired bead or beaded chain, so the two loops are attached, then complete the wiring by wrapping the wire around that 4mm post, clip off excess. Repeat for the other end of the bead. Headpins: A pin shaped piece of metal with a flat or rounded head to hold a stone in place. Using a Headpin
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STONES • PEARLS • GEMS
A few of my favorites. I love semi-precious gems and it is amazing how reasonable you can find these. • Amethyst • Ametrine • Aquamarine • Citrine • Fluorite • Garnet • Golden Rutilated Quartz Labradorite • Moonstone • Morganite • Peridot • Pyrite • Rose Quartz • Ruby • Sapphire • Smoke Quartz • Tourmaline
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I love to use FACETED stones, I like Rondells (shape) and a naturally hand cut NUGGETS for larger stones. My grandmother, Melpomene, always used to say, ‘Every woman should have pearls!” Use cultured Fresh Water Pearls as we did here (semi round or potato shaped) and oversized round Baroque natural pearls. SEE RESOURCES on Page 31
Asymmetrical Love: in semi-precious stones, a wallo ring, silver African beads and clear quartz.
Materials • 9” of semi-precious stone 6-8mm • 9” of semi precious rondells 3mm • Three 12mm crystal or quartz stones, the more natural or rough the better. • 3 Silver Spacer beads, 8-10mm • 1 Silver Wallo* ring • 1 Large 22mm quartz stone • Beading wire My favorite stones for this project are faceted rondell pyrite; and faceted labradorite which is an effervescent gray stone. I love silver with those stones so a simple silver bead for the spacers and larger clear quartz. But pink Rose Quartz, brass and clear quartz is also gorgeous!
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Instructions
• Cut a length of your beading wire to 40” • Knot one end so as not to lose beads. • Begin with a small 3mm bead, and proceed as follows: 1 silver spacer bead, the 3 large crystals, another silver spacer, and then CRIMP a crimp bead (do not cut the wire). This will help secure all the beads when complete. Continue beading with: all but 4 of the 6-8mm beads/stones, then the LARGE stone, the remaining four 6-8mm stones, the Wallo ring which will be held in place by the large stone and gravity; followed by the last silver spacer, and CRIMP a second time. Continue beading the 3mm stones until you reach where you began. Thread a CRIMP bead onto your wire, the second 12mm bead, pull the wire out between the second and third stone. Pull the beads taut on the wire and CRIMP. Cut off the excess wire.
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4 strands (12-15”) or approximately 48” of semi precious stone beads or your choice 6-8mm 6” of medium sized link chain 12mm stones/beads/pearls - 3 A charm or two, 1 pearl or bead One large stone/medallion 22mm or bigger One long headpin to accommodate the large focal stone, and smaller headpins for smaller stone drops or charms.. Beading wire and 4 crimp beads
Instructions
• Cut off a length of beading wire about 55” in length • Thread a crimp bead onto your wire, thread an end link of the chain, and then back through the crimp bead. CRIMP. Thread a 12mm stone bead onto the wire and the tail of the crimped wire. Clip off that tail. • Next bead half of the 6-8mm stone beads onto the wire. Thread on a crimp bead and crimp. Thread the second 12mm stone bead, and a crimp bead. Crimp. • Continue to thread the remaining 6-8mm stone beads onto the wire, and then the last 12mm bead. Thread on the fourth crimp bead, thread the wire through the other end of the chain link, and back through the crimp bead and 12mm bead. CRIMP. Cut off any excess wire. • With the large 22mm focal bead/stone/medallion, thread the long headpin through the stone, and see instructions for making the loop - however before curling the wire to secure, thread through the center link of the chain. Complete making the loop. • Repeat with the smaller stones and charms, either at the ends of the chain links, or at intermittent points along the chain. Do not put too many smaller stones or charms because it may become too heavy. Less is more here!
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Exotic Semi-Precious Chain: with large natural pearls and semi-precious stones.
Materials • 48 - 68” length of chained stones • 2 semi-precious beads 12-16mm • 5 baroque pearls 12-16mm • Gold plated or silver wire
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This necklace requires wire wrapping, the same as using a headpin but with wire. On either end of the chained stones, make sure you have two clean links on either end. Using the wire, thread an end through the chain link and create a loop, then put a pearl onto the wire at the loop, and create a loop at the other end of the pearl. Cut off the wire. Repeat with the next pearl - loop onto the first pearl, and then create a loop at the other end of the pearl. Next a third pearl, then a stone followed by a fourth pearl, a stone and the last pearl. For the last pearl you will loop it onto the end of the chain. See resources page for information and sources for materials.
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Long Drippy Pearls: with large quartz dangles.
Materials Potato Pearls 6-8mm Short: 26-32”* Medium: 48” Long: 68” • 3 large semi precious stones 22mm + 3 large headpins • 1 smaller stone bead + small headpin • 1 toggle clasp • Beading wire + 4 crimp beads For a shorter necklace measure your neck and where you’d like the three stones to sit at the nape of your neck or lower.
Instructions
• Prepare the three large drop stones with the headpins and create 3 dangles. Set aside. • Continue to thread on half (except for four) pearls, then a crimp bead. CRIMP. • Thread the first of the 3 large stones, then two of the four reserved pearls; the second stone, the remaining two reserved pearls, and then the third large stone. A crimp bead and CRIMP. • Continue to thread the remaining pearls onto the wire. Then a crimp bead, and the toggle clasp, and back through the crimp bead. CRIMP. Cut off excess wire. • Create a dangle with the remaining stone and headpin, threading the loop through the toggle. • Thread a crimp bead onto your beading wire, thread through the loop of one of the toggle clasp pieces, and back through the crimp bead. CRIMP.
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Unique F a b r i c M I X E S
There is a small secret in the fabric world and it’s DIAMOND TEXTILES. My friend Rohni Sandhu created this magical company sourcing and creating fabrics from around the world. She is a soft spoken, full of smiles a lovely person who competes with the big boys. I adore her and I love what she brings to the apparel world. Decadent woven fabrics in organic natural hues.
See page 31 for more info
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Elsa S-04071
Top: CE25255 Blueberry Skirt: PRF693
Elsa is made up of Rohni’s embossed cotton for the top and for the skirt one of her magical plaids.
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ELSA TG - A 04071
This little crop top is a versatile piece designed to float around your upper torso. Cropped to be worn with pants, a skirt as shown or a slip dress. The skirt is decadent and yet so simple to make. Elastic Waist. Use any print or woven fabric you prefer. Shown here is a DIAMOND TEXTILES PLAID, we cut pieces out so the plaids went in all directions. Playful with stripes.
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TOP: SM: 2-1/4Y 2M ML: 2-1/3Y 2.15M XL/2X: 2-1/2Y 2.25M
SKIRT: XS 4-1/8Y 3.75M S 4-1/4Y 3.85M M 4-1/3Y 3.95M L 4-3/8Y 4.05M XL 5Y 4.15M 2X 5 Y 4.25M 1” wide elastic x your waist line measurement + 3”
CUTTING Top: Pattern Piece: Bodice - note the back and front armholes differ to each other. Cut 2 Back, and 2 Front Bodice pieces. Cut binding 1-1/2” or 4cm for armholes and neckline: approx. 100” or 254cm. For Fun: If using a print or stripe, you could cut one front panel along the grain of the fabric and the other, against the grain.
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Skirt: 3 Pattern Pieces: I) Skirt Top Cut 4 ii) Skirt Panel A Cut 2 iii) Skirt Panel B Cut 8 Also cut waist band as a channel for elastic 3” wide x 44” wide. If cutting for XL-2X cut a second strip the same.
SEWING INSTRUCTIONS (All seam allowances are 5/8’’ unless otherwise noted)
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Elsa Top 1. Place the two Back Bodice panels together, right sides of the fabric together. Stitch as shown. 2. Repeat for the front bodice panels. 3. Using a piece of the binding you precut, pin onto the back armhole as marked on the pattern piece, RIGHT side of the binding onto the WRONG side of the fabric. Stitch as shown. Repeat for the other armhole. 4. Press binding and seam allowance away from the top and press the raw edge over 1/4” to its wrong side, then pin over to the right side of the fabric as shown. Stitch down. 5. Repeat this binding technique for the front armholes as shown. 6. Place the front and the back bodic panels together, right sides together. Pin shoulders and side seams. Stitch. 7. Using more of the binding, bind the neckline, joining the bindin to fit the neck. 8. Finish the Elsa top by hemming the bottom edge. Fold the bottom edge to it’s wrong side of the fabric, 1/4” and press. Fold again and stitch down. Elsa Skirt 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Pin two of the skirt tops together as shown and stitch. Press. Repeat for the remaining two pieces. Place both pieces together, right sides together, and pin side seams, stitch. Pin the 3” wide strip you precut for the waist, onto the waistline of the skirt all the way around. Join and trim off excess so binding sits the skirt top. Pin the strip RIGHT side onto the skirt WRONG side of the fabric. Stitch as shown around the waist line. Press band upward, and fold the raw edge over to its wrong side 1/4”, press. Fold the band again in half over to the right side of the skirt fabric, as shown. Stitch down leaing 2” wide opening for elastic. Thread elastic through, sew together at desired fit. Stitch opening closed. Your skirt top should resemble this. Pin the two skirt panels labeled A as shown,right sides together, stitch ends. Press.
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15. Measure 3” from the center mark of the skirt top, and pin one seam of panel A in place, right sides together, continue pinning the curved skirt panel onto the skirt top. Stitch together. 16. Stitch two of the Skirt Panels marked B as shown along it’s long side edge, right sides together. Repeat for the next 2, and again until you have 4 panels. 17. Pin two of these panels together as shown, right sides together. Stitch narrow side edges. Repeat for the remaining 2 panels. Note #17. Shows these panels with the shorter width facing upward. 18. Flip the second so the wide curved edge is facing upward. This is how you will stitch these onto the skirt. 19. Stitch the first (shown as #17) onto the skirt panel A. Pin the wide seam 5” from the upper panel as shown, right sides together, continue to pin the panel in place. Stitch onto the skirt. 20. Repeat, this time pinning the second panel B up side down (as shown in #18) onto the first panel B (#19). Match the seams as shown. Pin right sides together and stitch the panel in place. Press. 21. Hem the skirt as instructed for the Elsa Top. #13 #9
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Inka
Inka is a new sewing pattern for you to play with. A simple yet styled silhouette, sleeve and self-tie. Comfortable, soft and made to be worn anytime. We used two lavender hues in Diamond Textiles.
Diamond textiles # Manchester 3148 and 3138
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Cleo R e m i x TG - A3043
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Fabrics: Top: CE25255 Pants: HCC402
Shown with Daniella Pant TG-A7100 Download Pattern www.sewtinagivens.com
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Cleo Remix TG - A 3043
Cleo has always been a favorite go to dress for me. I love wearing Cleo over the Priscilla Slip. It just makes me feel comfortable and beautiful. Here’s a quick remix of Cleo. We chopped it off shorter and re-positioned and reshaped the front cut-out. Added drawstrings and a whole new look!
MATERIALS • CLEO SEWING PATTERN TG-A3043 • FABRIC - we used Diamond Textiles embossed cotton in Blueberry. Any light cotton or linen will be beautiful. • 54” wide: 2-1/2 Yards • Twill Tape or ribbon: 1/2” wide x 4-1/2Yards • You could make your own drawstrings if you prefer.
PATTERN PREPARATION Measure a line from the top shoulder line and downward vertically 35”. Note Fig.1. Draw a slightly curved line as shown across the pattern. Either cut this off, or trace a new pattern for the remix.
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS Fold the fabric in half lengthwise, then fold it over cross grain to form four layers of fabric. Place the pattern piece along the fold of the fabric, and note the sleeve top edge should fall along the top fold of the fabric. Cut out the tunic, noting the back and front necks differ. Do not cut any slits for now. Cut drawstring channels. 2-1/2” wide x 2-1/4 Yards (6.5cm x 2M) on the bias. Also cut binding 2” wide x 32” for the neckline. (5cm x 82cm)
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SEWING INSTRUCTIONS • Fig.2. Place the tunic inside out and stitch the under sleeves and side seams as shown. • On the right side of the tunic front, measure a triangle 25”x25”x9”. Cut this out 4” from the right side. See fig.4. • Fig.3. Hem the tunic. Fold the edge under to the wrong side 1/4” and again 1/2” and stitch. • Measure a length of the drawstring channel strips to accommodate the triangle plus 2”. • Fig.4. Pin the drawstring channel onto the triangle as shown, with the short ends turned to the wrong side in order to lay flush along the hem edge. The right side of the strip should face the right side of the tunic. Stitch along the edge, stretch the upper triangle corner as you stitch. • Fig. 5 Press the seam allowance onto the strip; and press the raw edge of the strip over to its wrong side, 1/4” and press. #1 • Fig.6. Fold the strip over and #2 stitch down as shown. Leave the ends open to thread the drawstring through, fig.7. • Fig. 8. Repeat this process with the sleeves, this time touching the edges of the strip as shown so you can thread the drawstring through as shown. #3 • Lastly using the bias binding, bind the #4 neckline of your tunic.
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Kristen Remix TG - A3033
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Bohemian Magic The Kristen strap dress has been a signature pattern with its bare shoulders and open back; we remixed the pattern to create two new dresses - as shown on previous page, with an open oval neckline, added drawstrings and an optional tie around the waist! (Version B) To the right we created a true hankerchief hemline reflecting our bohemian theme with a great detail in the front securing a waist tie. (Version A) Using favorite cotton voiles from ART GALLERY FABRICS which can be found at independent fabric shops around the globe. Use sewing Pattern TG-A3033 KRISTEN.
Kristen Remix
TG - A3033
Materials 54” / 140cm WIDE FABRIC Use lightweight voile, silk or rayon. All sizes 3-1/2 Yards TWILL Tape - 3/8” (1cm) wide in a coordinating or contrasting color! Dress A: 2 Yards or 1.80M Dress B: Four 35” or 90cm lengths
Cutting Instructions Using the KRISTEN Sewing Pattern TG-A3033 Pattern Piece - Dress panel Dress A Use the Front Panel only. Cut two on the fold. Dress B See Diagram I lengthen the strap of the dress by 2”. Cut two fronts along the fold of the fabric. For Dress A and B (See cutting Diagram II) Cut two strips the width of the fabric x 12” (30cm) Also cut two strips the width of the fabric x 4-1/2” (11cm). ** NOTE This dress is shown on a 5’6” model. If you need to cut this dress shorter, adjust the dress pattern length to add or shorten. Cut 1-1/2” or 5cm wide bias binding for armholes and necklines for both dresses - need approximately 80” or 200cm.
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Dress B: Also cut 4 drawstring channels, rectangles 35”x 2” (90cmx5cm).
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Sewing Instructions DRESS A
(all seam allowances 5/8 unless otherwise noted)
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This variation includes a simple yet dramatic dart center front and a tape belt. Using bias binding to create shoulder straps and a long hemline. • #1 Fold one of the dress panels in half as shown, wrong sides together. Draw a diagonal line from center-front point, downward 6” or 15cm; and then across 2”. Stitch the diagonal line as shown. • Open the dress panel as shown in #2, and open the ‘dart’. Cut the belt tie in half, and pin one end into the dart, as shown, in line with the dart stitches; and the end of the other tie, on the other side of the dart stitches as shown. • Press the dart open, which will form pleat to hold the ties in place. Stitch a rectangle from the top point, over the ties and across the ‘triangle’ just under the ties. This holds the pleat and the ties in place. • #3 Place the back and front together, right sides together. Match side seams. Stitch side seams along the curved line as shown. • #4-5 Bind the armholes as shown. Pin binding along the armhole (right side of the binding to the wrong side of the dress), stitch 1/4’’ along the edge. Press the seam allowance up onto the binding, and the raw edge of the binding 1/4’’ over to its wrong side. Fold the binding over the seam allowance onto the right side of the dress, and pin down. Stitch binding in place. #4 #5
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• #6 Using a binding strip, measure the necklines and add on to create straps. Your armholes should sit where you prefer. Adjust the length of the binding to accommodate this. Once satisfied, join the ends of the binding together by stitching together. • Pin along the necklines evenly and stitch 1/4’’ in place. Press seam allowance onto the binding, and the outer edge of the binding over to its wrong side 1/4”. • Press the opposite side of the binding/strap along the stitch line to fold inward. Then fold the binding in half and over the seam allowance and stitch all the way around. • #7 Pin the strips measuring 4-1/2” wide to the hems of the front and back panels of the dress. Right sides together, stitch in place. Next pin the 12” wide strips onto the sides of the dress as shown, right sides together stitch on. • Hem your dress.
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Sewing Instructions
Kristen DRESS B
• This version is simple up top and dramatic in the skirts. • In the cutting directions you cut the neckline and straps longer than the KRISTEN pattern to include over the shoulder straps. You also cut two identical dress panels. • Place the panels right sides together and stitch the shoulder seems and the curved side seam as shown in fig.7. • #7 Pin the strips measuring 4-1/2” wide to the hems of the front and back panels of the dress. Right sides together, stitch in place. Next pin the 12” wide strips onto the sides of the dress as shown, right sides together stitch on. • Hem your dress.
• Prepare the drawstring channels by pressing the long ends under to the wrong side of the fabric 1/4”. Also fold under the short sides. • Pin the four channels in place as shown in #8. • Stitch the sides of the channels down onto the dress panels, leaving the top and bottom ends open. • Thread a tie through the channel from the top end, and pull through as shown. When the top end of the tie starts to go into the channel, pin it in place so as not to move. Stitch across the channel catching the tie inside as shown. Pull on the tie to cinch up the dress skirt. • Repeat for the remaining 3 channels. • Bind the neck and armholes. #4
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ARI #S-04072
This dress was inspired by something my sister and I both saw at the same time and went ooh! So, I used a fabric by Diamond Textiles, where you can use the right and wrong side of the fabric. This one is their STAR fabric in ivory. It is a great fabric and comes in grays, navy and the creamy ivory. The idea here is to show off the wrong side of the fabric too. This would be nice in a double faced linen too.
SIZES - XS-2X FABRIC 44”W Yards
Meters
XS 3-1/4Y 3M S 3-1/3Y 3M M 3-2/3Y 3.10M L 3-1/2Y 3.20M XL 3-1/2Y 3.25M 2X 3-1/2Y 3.25M
CUTTING
Pattern Pieces: I) Dress - Front and Back Note the necklines and armholes. The back is placed on the fold of the fabric. The front is cut in two pieces and is wider than the back panel to accommodate the front seam. CUTTING DIRECTIONS Note the cutting diagram. ii) Lower Panel FRONT & BACK Cut the BACK panel on the fold of the fabric as Back is longer than the front shown, cut TWO FRONT panels; cut enough bias iii) Lower SIDE Panels FRONT & BACK binding for the neckline and the armholes if you Back is longer than the front choose to have a sleeveless Ari. iv) Optional oval appliqué for the front of Cut the center Lower Panels for the Back and the the dress Front. Cut 2 Lower Side Panels for the Front and v) Optional sleeve the Back. Cut the optional ‘Oval’ for the front of the dress. Cut the sleeves if you do not want this dress sleeveless.
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ARI SEWING INSTRUCTIONS (all seam allowances are 5/8’’ unless otherwise noted)
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The idea here is to stitch the FRONT PANELS together, wrong sides together with a 5/8” seam allowance. Do not finish the raw edges, but instead use a pinking shear, trim off the raw edges carefully in a straight line. Then press seam allowance open on right side of the fabric/dress front. Top Stitch down each side of the allowance. Note: Optionally, you can pin the FRONT panels together, right sides together for a finished seam. If choosing to include the oval appliqué. Again, using the pinking shears, cut around the edge of the oval shape. Pin centered onto the dress approximately 4” from the front neckline. Stitch around the edge, 1/4” from the edge, and again 1/2” from the edge to secure. Pin the Lower Front Side Panels onto the Center Lower Front Panel. Either right sides of the fabric together for a finished seam; or wrong sides together for the same technique we used for the dress Front Panel. Stitch. Shows the seam allowances pressed open and stitched down. Pin the lower panel onto the dress panel, right sides together and stitch. Press. The back dress panel is cut in one piece. Add the lower side Back Panels onto the Center Lower Back panel as you did the front panels. And stitch the lower back panel onto the dress panel. Place the dress panels together, right sides together matching the shoulder seams. Stitch shoulders. If adding sleeves, pin them in place, centered onto the shoulder, and pin in place. Right sides of the fabric together. Stitch sleeves in. Pin the dress inside out and stitch the side seams, and under sleeves if added. Bind the neckline with the bias cut binding you precut. If you chose not to add sleeves, also bind the armholes. Finish the hem with a small rolled hem, fold 1/4” press, and fold again. Stitch down. Also hem the sleeves this way.
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Index Cover: Tala TG-A7152 3: Contents 4: Bias 5: Ari, Free Pattern 6: SEWTG 7: Inspiration Board 8-9: Tala TG-A7152 10-11: Deja TG-A7154 12-13: Favorite Things 14-15: Mia TG-A6004 16: Daria, Free Pattern 17: Daria Instructions 18: Jewelry 19-20: Jewelry Instructions 21: Unique Fabric Mixes 22: Elsa Free Pattern 23: Elsa Instructions 24: Inka TG-A7155 25: Cleo Remix TG-A3043, shown with Daniella Pant 7100 26: Cleo Remix Instructions 27: Kristen Remix TG-A3033 28: Bohemian Magic 29: Kristen Remix Instructions 30: Ari Dress Instructions 31: Index, Resources, Credits Back Cover: Tala TG-A5152
Diamond Textiles www.diamondtextilesusa.com Elsa Top: CE25255 Blueberry* * Embossed cottons In a variety of colors A lovely textures cotton Elsa Skirt: PRF2639 Ari Dress: PRIM2639 Woven, double-sided fabric with stars. Inka Dress: Lavender: Manchester 3148 and 3138 Cleo Top: CE25255 Blueberry (embossed cotton) Daniella Pant: HCC402 Fun brushed cotton stripe.
Š TG Studios. In order to offer a publication with the highest of quality standards in printing, paper and inks, we print the patterns included in this issue on one sheet of paper. This requires the end- user to trace the pattern pieces prior to using. All options have been explored to offer pattern sheets as cost effective as possible.
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SYC H I L Resources Inspiration Page Credits
Painting mid-left: Laurette in Green in a Pink Chair (1917) by Henri Matisse Portrait of Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh Sophie Digard Crochet See her work in Selvedge Mag. Andy Warhol bud vase Ruth Rae: an American fiber artist. Search for her! Cultivated Flowers, from Botanicum. Publishing Sept ‘16 with Big Picture Press. In association with Kew Gardens. Katie Scott & Kathy Willis Face: Art by Hayley Mitchell Drew Barrymore with pink hair in the 90s: Color Me Nana Textiles of Fin-de-Siècle Vienna: Josef Hoffman textile design sketch, c. 1906 Alexander Henry Matisse Colour in Stripes Dove STRIPE FABRIC TOP RIGHT
BEADING BASICS www.goldenagebeads.com/beading-basics-1.html STONE BEADS/CRYSTALS AND OTHER STONES BEADING TOOLS AND MATERIALS RESOURCES www.firemountaingems.com www.goldenagebeads.com www.amazon.com www.ebay.com www.etsy.com www.beadaholique.com www.michaels.com
Thank you to our lovely models. Lily and Monique. Both incredible young women with bright futures ahead of them.
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SYCHIL.COM g i v e n s EXPRESS YOUR INDIVIDUALITY THROUGH STYLE • PERSPECTIVE • CRAFT • LIFE
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SEWING PATTERNS Featured in this Issue 04
Cleo TG-A3043 Daniella Pant TG-A7500 Deja TG-A7151 Inka TG-A7150 Kristen TG-A3033 Meri Pant TG-A7086 Mia TG-A6004 Tala TG-A7152 Free Patterns in this Issue: Ari S-04072 Daria S-04073 ElsaS-04071
