When Jo was little I made her a fabulous pair of pants. They were a super simple pattern, made of deep green velvet. What made them extra special was the pink rickrack I embedded in the side seams so the little waves peeked out between the two layers. That turned them from nice, soft velvet pants, into Dragon Pants - and she wore them All The Time. Such a simple addition - and so much fun.
In this video I show you how to embed rickrack in a seam. Use it to make some Dragon Pants of your own - or add it as an easy (and sturdy) embellishment to all kinds of things. It'd make a great trim at the top of a lined purse or tote bag - and it makes perfect monster teeth in lots of projects.
Have fun with it!
Best,
Wendi
Thanks for this tutorial. The effect is really cute. I can imagine using it on bags, especially for kids.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. :-)
DeleteI want to see a picture of these awesome sounding dragon pants!
ReplyDeleteI looked EVERYWHERE for a photo of her in those pants and can't find a single one. :-(
DeleteThis is so cute! Best tutorial I've ever seen for this technique. I would have loved to have seen the dragon pants... I guess I'll just have to make myself some!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a great tutorial! By the way, and I hope this doesn't sound creepy, but you have such pretty hands!
ReplyDeleteThanks. :-)
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