Barb Owen takes guess work and flat spots out of sewing perfect circles. Learn tips, techniques and the Flower Stitch Foot, too. So easy when you know how.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
A Circle Attachment?
Stitch Perfect Circles
Perfect Circle Appliqué
No Attachment? No Excuse!
Flower Stitcher Tricks
Decorative vs Utility Stitches
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CLASS DESCRIPTION:
How to Sew Perfect Circles - Round and Round We Go:
Did you ever notice how many Circles you see everyday? Look around.
They're everywhere! Just looking around in my studio I see Circles in bottles of paint, a coffee cup, containers that hold art supplies, my dog's eyes, light fixtures, clock face, and my own face for that matter. Those are just the random Circles that jump out at me.
Circles are found in all cultures because it's one of the most common and universal shapes. Every shape symbolizes something, but none much more powerful than the simple Circle. Images of a circular sun make you think of warmth, growth and light. Circles have long been associated with safety, protection, and completeness.
It's really easy to draw a perfect Circle because you only need a compass or a plate to use as a guide. But Sewing Circles is an entirely different story! Seems silly, doesn't it?
Since it's easy to draw a Circle, why can't you just draw one and then stitch on it? I can be completely focused on stitching right on the line and no matter what, there's always a divot or a flat spot. Can you say annoying?! Stitching wonky Circles, on the other hand, I've got down to a science. I'm not really known for perfection. My philosophy is usually, "Oh I didn't expect that, but look how cool it turned out!" But, here's the deal. When I decide that I want to Stitch a Circle without bobbles or looking like a flat tire, perfection seems reasonable. LOL!
If you're like me and like Circles, I bet you'd like to use them in your Sewing projects. Circle appliqués, concentric Circles, yarn or fiber Circles, Circles from decorative stitches or just plain old straight stitch Circles are all cool ways to add symbolism and color. All you need to know is how to do it and then the sky is the limit.
Some Circles are best stitched with feed dogs down and others are easier without the feed dogs engaged. I'll show you which is best for each type of Circle and what presser feet work well.
When Sewing Circles, it's the perfect time to use the beautiful threads you've been hoarding. Stitched Circles really showcase them and if you're going to use those beauties, let's draw attention to them, right?
I have lots of examples, too, so you can see ways you might incorporate perfect Circles in your projects. Sewing partial Circles really adds a lot of interest and variety, too. I'll show you Sewing Circles from 1/2" to 10" in diameter with perfection. Ready to learn the secrets?
It's really simple. Just click the button in the video to join the class and I'll meet you there.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Barb Owen - is the founder of HowToGetCreative.com , author of "Normal Doesn't Live Here Anymore" amzn.to/Qw0ZHR, a super-spectacular-specialist at playing in the sewing room and has an unhealthy addiction to smiles.
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