2nd Annual On-Line Workshop - Victorian Santa Pt. 2

How tall will he be? I couldn't get it to enlarge for me, so I really can't tell much about it.

this is the picture I saw in the top of this thread....

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=5560654

Thank you so much for the nap directions!!

I have one question... On the sleeves...should the nap run down the arm toward the fingertips? or around the arm? asking cause if the cutout for the sleeve is 18" x 10" the 10" is around and the 18" is length from shoulder to fingers?

the 18 is the length from the shoulders to the fingers the 10 is around
as to the direction of the nap .....it has always been my understand in sewing clothes that the nap runs down the arm in the same direction as the rest of the outfit ...... since this is a craft and depending on how much fabric you have if you can do it so it goes the same as the robe that would be good but if not then do it so it goes around so when you rub it it goes front to back (if that makes sense)..that is how I would do it but that is just me

Okay, so here is my stupid question for the day... (Yeah, I know I am starting early...) How much postage does it take to send an envelope to Canada?

Thanks.

No idea on postage..probably same as USA...and yes, good answer Mibus2, it all depends on how much fabric you have, you should be able to cut it all from the same direction..but believe me with so much going on i.e. decorations etc. and his size, wouldn't really make that much difference unless of course you are a perfectionist...lol...

As for size, he's probably 22" when all is said and done...

One more question (and I am sure that it says it somewhere), but are checks okay or would you prefer a money order?

However you want to send it is ok with me...so glad you are all so helpful..everything's under control so I'll just go back here in the office to painting another 1/2 dozen faces...

Helpful drawing, Phyllis! Thanks for posting it.

hey not a problem at all glad it helped I know things can be confusing without a set pattern glad I could help y'all out

Check went out today!

Ok, more stupid ?'1 Is the short side of the "dress" going around, or up and down?
Also the "shawl"? If I can get that right, then I'll know how to do it!!

This message was edited Sep 29, 2008 12:10 PM

The 18" is the dress length,..the shawl is not a shoulder shawl, it's the head cape...

Audrey, sew the 18 inch seams together and that will be the back of the garment. The 18 inch seam goes from the neck to the hem.
So sew the short sides together for the seams, not the long sides.
Linda Kay

You guys are right on the ball...lol...nice to have sewers..

Thanks! I'm used to having pattern pieces that tell you which way to lay them!! I think I got iy now!

What's the worse that can happen, santa's outfit got a little fluffed in one direction ..not to worry,he'll be gorgeous..

lol, well maybe I'll 'practice' on the one I'm sending to mom first! I AM a bit of a perfectionist! LOL! so by the time I do my santa...I can do it perfectly!

now I just need to decide if I want mine to have cream colored fur or carmel colored fur! LOL!

AnjL, the fur will be beautiful. Can't wait to see yours.

Remember girls these works of art are suppose to be fun, a project that someone never doing crafts can achieve..it's simplified, simplified....look forward to seeing your creations...

I finally got mine pinned on. I'll get it cut out today.

Wish payday would hurry so I can play too!!!! Everything I am seeing so far looks great...there are going to be some really beautiful Santas showing up this year!!!!

That there will...getting anxious..almost done painting all your 'santa faces'...then start the 3 next workshop santa's...better trek on...time has a way of running away on you doesn't it..before you know it..we'll be hearing jingle bells..actually I did a few weeks ago when I turned on the random christmas music unit ...got a few glances from neighbors...

Got it cut out! Now I've lost my good scissors! I'll find them, though!

LOL Audrey you almost sound like me at one time always misplacing them I thought ........... then I got a good pair and hide them where only I know to look so Dh and anyone else can't use them for cutting anything and everything LOL

teehee.. I havent sewn in so long that my 'good scissors' became my gardening scissors!
I think I need to go buy another pair! LOL!

I went out a few weeks ago, and invested in a cutting board and the cutter, and the rulers! Oh my, what a God send that is! I love my cutter!
LK

LK, did you get a rotary cutter? I just got one last year. It's so fun I was looking for things to cut! lol!

great when doing strip quilting..

..... on my list of things 'to do', Betty! lol!

Don't do much quilting lately, saving it for my old age..lol..do have a cross stitch quilt top to quilt or get quilted ..have to get ontop of that project....still have about 4 more quilted sweaters to finish, got one done for me this fall, should get the others done and give them away as Christmas gifts..now there is a thought..

quilted sweaters? that sounds interesting. do you have any photos?

I did get the rotary cutter, and I love it. It is made by fiskars. Very nice. Well worth the investment ladies, if you don't have one already. I don't know how I did all that sewing for all those years, with out a rotary cutter.
LK

Somewhere on the threads I had started to show step by step but then no one was interested I don't think and I gave up..will go in search..

Betty, I would like to see the quilted sweater also, Sounds nice and cozy!
LK

Found it..

Not completed I don't think, will go back and check..sweater is done though..lol


http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/761509/

Betty, that looks so nice and warm, but I don't knit. Can it be done with a purchased sweater, or even on a sweat shirt?
LK

That is beautiful, Betty, but I don't knit either. Way out of my league! lol!

probably with a sweatshirt...

Welcome to the world of rotary cutters LK and Debra. Let the fun begin!! Gonna make addicts of the 2 of you yet!!! I haven't done a sweater but did do a vest with quilted sections (flying geese) on it. If I can find the pattern again I will share.

Ladies, you have to understand when I moved 3 years ago I had lots of help. I have no clue where alot of my sewing/quilting things were put. Boxes are just labeled "books" not very informative. It is still a "seek and find" situation and since I don't have the bookshelves up in my sewing room I haven't unpacked alot of the boxes. Hang with me and I will gladly share/give you things I don't use anymore. How is that?

Betty, the sweater is lovely but unfortunately I don't knit either. One of those things I have wanted to learn but haven't so far.

Boy that was way of the track of Santas, wasn't it?