Tutorial: How to make thread belt loops

I don't know about you but i'm a big fan of adding belts to skirts and dresses either to change up an outfit or add something a little extra special.  I do this a lot with fit and flare dresses, which in their own right accentuate the small of the waist but i find wearing a cute thin belt with them flatters even more. In saying this though, there is  nothing worse than wearing a belt and having it either too tight, which pulls at the fabric or wearing it too loose and it keeps on slipping down. Your answer to this little conundrum is: Thread belt loops. 

They're a cinch to make and you'll be making a heap in no time!

Cut yourself 6 strands of thread roughly about 5'' long each.

On your machine change your stitch to zig zag, use a stitch width of 4 and a stitch length of 1. Simply zig zag over six strands of thread while holding them taut.

When sewing the thread loop, pull on both ends of the threads while sewing slowly. This helps you keep them in place as the needle zig zags over them.

Below is what you'll end up with when done.

Close up.

With a large eye needle, thread the thread loop through the eye. 

This is a little tricky and might take a bit of working to pull it through.

 Below is the final belt loop attached to my Odette dress, simply just threaded through at the side seams.

 Grab your favourite belt and thread it your new belt loops.

Not only can you make these and use them as belt loops you can also use them as french tacks on lined garments or as lingerie guards.

Abby

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INTRODUCING THE NEW PATTERN: ODETTE (+10% OFF)

Introducing the new Bluegingerdoll pattern the Odette dress!

 As usual with each new pattern release i am excited to finally be able to share it with you all. Odette is a very welcome addition to the Bluegingerdoll pattern gang, and a elegant and glamorous one at that.

ODETTE AVAILABLE NOW HERE

 

'Odette is a one of a kind dress for your wardrobe. A fitted, fully lined bodice featuring a bateau 'V' neckline with a distinctive contrasting insert that frames the face. 

The waistband highlights the waistline along with a seven gored skirt that skims the hips and has just the right amount of flare, as well as in-seam pockets for added practicality.

Your choice of three sleeve variations:

View A - Sleeveless, View B- Short sleeve and View C - 3/4 sleeves with complimenting cuffs.'

 My favorite design feature of the Odette dress is the distinctive bodice insert a the neckline. Teamed with a subtle bateau neckline shape which  beautifully frames the face, not only is the insert a  cool design feature but its also a feature that allows to show of your individual creative talents AND also allows to create a few different contrasting inserts on the one Odette dress so you basically get a whole new dress each time. Simply sew up a few contrasting inserts and button up each new one onto your Odette and you're set. You can also simply take out the contrasting insert and wear your Odette with a flattering and feminine bateau 'V' neckline.

View A

 The sleeveless option

 

 

View B  

 The short sleeve option

View C 

The 3/4 sleeve option with complimenting cuffs.

 

Odette will easily transcend all seasons given the three sleeve options available to you.  Suited to a world of fabric choices such as Cotton & cotton blends,Wool and wool blends, Linen, Broderie Anglasie, Voile, Lawn etc Lightweight fabrics for the lining. 

Designed for an intermediate sewer, but a advanced beginner would easily be able to sail through sewing it up as well.

Odette is available in a beautiful packaged PAPER pattern or the easy PDF download format and in the new (and always) size range of: 4-24.

To celebrate the release of Odette please enjoy a 10% discount off until Sunday 14/09/2014 midnight (AEST) in the shop.  Simply use the the coupon code: Odette2014 at the checkout.

So what do you think? I hope you love Odette as much as i do!

 I'll be announcing the official Odette sew-along dates and info in the coming days as well. It will be jam packed with tutorials, tips and tricks so you'll be able to sew up your very own glamorous Odette.

Abby

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ODETTE AVAILABLE NOW HERE