Sew Beautiful Magazine

Issue #128, January/February 2010

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COVER FEATURE

Ribbonwork: The Versatile U-Gather
By Helen Gibb
Ribbonwork sage Helen Gibb shares instructions for the U-gather technique from her step-by-step project book, Ribbonwork: The Complete Guide.

SPOTLIGHT

Hydrangea Hues
A Garden Wedding Wrapped in Ribbon
We borrowed the freshest hues from a hydrangea, and reflected the bride's undeniable glow in the shimmer of ribbon used in a bevy of beautiful garnishments.

How to Make
a Bridal Garter

Ribbon Weave Bouquet Wrap

Guest Book Instructions

Silk Organza
Hydrangea Blossoms

The Ribbonry
By Amelia Johanson
Meet up with Camela Nitschke and find out how she's expanding her ribbon design talents.

Ribbon: The Art of Adornment
By Amelia Johanson
Designer Nicholas Kniels, his eponymous boutique and the beautiful book are how his partner and he gave ribbon its well deserved due.

Vintage Inspirations
By Amelia Johanson
Enjoy a sampling of actual pieces from Martha's Favorite Places Series of books.

Adorned Accoutrements
Beribbon your own fashion accessories to add color, texture and charm to almost any outfit.

Designer Details
By Mary Caviness and Susan Stewart
Ribbon lends the element of awe to two original christening gowns.

TIPS & BITS

Goods & Gadgets
Easy-to-use tools from Clover make ribbon flowers and bows; a terrific new machine from Baby Lock; and Clotilde's Perfect Pleater.

IN DETAIL

Hydrangea Flower Girl
By Helen Lively
Beautiful ribbon is the key to creating a harlequin-weave bodice, flower-girl design.

Pattern Alterations for a Sleeveless Pascale

Beribboned Baby Bonnet
By Sara Norris
Vintage ribbonwork proves the perfect adornment for a 1920s-style baby cap.

Winter Wedding Flower Girl
By Laurie Anderson
Laurie illustrates the artful embellishment of pleated ribbon, and shares a ribbon-trimmed velvet cape from Chadwick's to complete a luxurious wedding ensemble.

Mrs. Washington's Dress
Written by Betsy Iler
Instructions by Kathy Barnard
Ribbon lattice windows, an intriguing arrangement of lace and ribbonwork, is revealed on Mrs. Washington's antique gown.

Renee's Retro Rainbow Ribbon Room
By Renee Palmer, Kathy Barnard and Shannon Miller
Transition your older daughter's bedroom yourself, using great fabrics, ribbon trims and your sewing and design talents.

Pennant Window Treatment

IN THE KNOW

Reflecting on Ribbon
By Betsy Iler
Betsy shares ribbon history, uses, types sources for a glimpse into why we've so loved these novel strips of fabric seemingly since time began.

The Dream Rocket Project
Can it be done? A monumental project will "wrap" the 37-story Saturn V Moon Rocket replica at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center with possibly the world's largest collaborative quilt cover. Find out how to participate.

EMBELLISHMENT

Fairytale Finery
By Kari Mecca
A whimsical ribbon embroidery design inspires an upcoming machine embroidery disk.

Dottie
By Cheryl R. Davidson
A fair-wing touch of smocking has pearlized polish of ribbons and beads.

Ring Around the Ribbon Sash
By Janet Gilbert
Janet devises a unique way to use multiple ribbon sashes by the clever placement of buttonholes and ribbon carriers within the pleated panel.

Pattern Alterations for a Sleeveless Pascale

Miss Moneypenny Goes Chic!
By Patty Smith
Chiseled glass beads and box-pleated ribbon trim dress up "Miss Moneypenny" by Hot Patterns.

STEP BY STEP

Hydrangea Blossoms
By Camela Nitschke
A ribbon hydrangea can blossom wherever you want when you learn this simple technique.

Beverley Sheldrick's Little Blessings: Silk
By Beverley Sheldrick
Beverley, who is internationally renowned for her silk ribbon art, has compiled her talents into a new Martha Pullen publication; sample a pair of adorable ribbon-embroidered booties.

Ribbon Pinwheel Jacket
By Cyndi Manson and Kathy Barnard
FREE PATTERN (Sizes 2-14)
Take ribbon trimming a step further than just attaching it, and turn everyday separates into a truly special ensemble. Jacket pattern is provided.