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make it •DENIM SKIRT WITHCONTRAST POCKETSMaterialsKwik Sew pattern #3098 (View C)Denim fabric as per patternrequirements35cm x 112cm printed cotton fabric(for contrast pocket & pocket insert)25cm x 60cm fusible interfacingGütermann sewing thread– denim colourGütermann topstitch sewing thread– colour to match printed cottonScissorsTape measurePins & hand needleSewing machineIronFollow the step by step instructionsfor pattern view C with the followingchanges:1 Cut out pattern pieces 1, 2, 9 and10 from denim fabric.2 Cut out pattern pieces 7 and 8 fromprinted cotton fabric.3 When pattern indicates doubletopstitching, use contrasting threadthat matches printed cotton.HAND PAINTEDEMBELLISHMENTAPPLIQUÉD DENIM SKIRTMaterialsKwik sew pattern #3098 (View C)Denim fabric as per patternrequirements depending on size25cm x 60cm wide fusible interfacingGütermann sewing thread– denim colour18cm dress zipper – denim colour1 hook & eye setGütermann topstitching thread – redScissorsPinsTape measureHand sewing needleSewing machine with darning orfree-motion quilting footIronHand painted embellishmentsCo-ordinating cotton threadsStep 1 Make skirt according topattern instructions.Step 2 Arrange hand paintedembellishments on garment. Peel off thebacking paper and arrange the design onyour garment, then fuse in place.Step 3 Fit the darning or free-motionquilting foot to the sewing machine,drop the feed dogs, and select straightstitch and co-ordinating cotton thread.Free motion machine stitch the designsadding details such as veins to theleaves and centres on the flowers.Change thread colours as needed.Change to zigzag stitch and sew aroundthe outer edges of the designs.HAND PAINTEDEMBELLISHMENTMaterialsSetaskrib marker – blackSetacolor paints – shimmer electricblue, shimmer purple, moss green,shimmer pearlDrill fabricVliesofixIronScissorsStep 1 Draw your design onto thedrill fabric using the Setaskrib pen.Step 2 Paint all over your designusing the paints, blending coloursif desired. When paint is dry, addhighlights using the Setaskrib pen andlighter coloured paints.Step 3 Heat set according tomanufacturer’s instructions. IronVliesofix to the back of the designs andcut out. Peel off the backing paper andarrange the design on your garment,then fuse in place.Get Creative Quarterly Autumn 2011 71