It's easy to remain stylish and fashion forward
while warding off a chill.
Just add a comfortable wrap.
Sewing expert, Mary Mulari joins me to share
how to transform your look in an instant with wraps.
Welcome back, Mary.
Thanks, Nancy.
Wraps are really a versatile addition
to any wardrobe and can be sewn effortlessly.
The Aurora Wrap is our first version.
Choose an elegant fabric
to wear when you're out on the town
or select a knit fabric
to make your next wrap to wear at the office
for those days when the air conditioning is too cool.
"All Occasion Fabric Wraps," that's what's next on
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Mary's Aurora Wrap has two variations.
The simplest one is what Alex was wearing at first.
It's an embroidered curtain.
That's right.
I look for fabric everywhere, Nancy.
It's very simply made
in that it has side seams
and an opening in that seam.
Then when we put this on
we open it this way.
Your arm and hand are inserted through the openings.
You get a little shawl collar effect
if you turn this back.
It's two seams and a big piece of fabric.
We're going to share that with you
the size, in our next option
that's more open, which is the pink version.
Yes, this one has
the same sleeve openings
that we did on the curtain
and also a hem.
But it has an opening in the front.
We can wear it just slightly differently.
This is a piece of knit fabric
and the size--
52" by 32".
32", so it's almost a yard long.
We've folded this in half
meeting the long 52" lengths.
And like that curtain,
Mary stitched, I think, on your side.
This is the side seam stitched.
On this model we left an 8" seam opening.
That will be the sleeve opening.
Sew just a seam on both sides
then you turn this back and top stitch
which is on the other sleeve.
If you look close inside, Mary just did
big zigzag stitches.
I'd normally use matching thread, Nancy.
You would?
Yes, I would, but I like the zigzag.
It gives stretch to the seam.
The hem is the same way
just pressing up 3/4", 1/2", whatever you'd like
and then doing that zigzag.
The whole bottom edge is finished.
Now it would be much like that curtain.
That's right.
It didn't look like a curtain
but it's a beautiful way to wear a wrap.
Yes.
Scarlet never had it so good.
Now we're going to put an opening in it.
We're going to use the same neck opening
that we used in the previous program, Nancy.
But this time I make a fun size pattern
so that I can trace around the entire thing.
Then I extend the ends of the pattern
to the bottom.
We have the fabric folded half-way
and there's a fold line on the pattern.
They align together.
Then you trace that opening and cut it open
just through one layer.
Yes, oh, that's important.
Yeah.
And I leave about 1/2" extra
beyond the seam.
Our next samples show how I would
cut open
this neckline of this wrap.
Here's is an example.
It looks a little odd at this point.
I've marked two marks.
They're 8" apart on the curve of the neckline.
I have paper-backed fusible web
and I'm going to actually cut into that.
Then you've cut it, and we'll flip this around.
This way it allows you
to have a nice curve of that seam.
This is the stay stitching on the edge.
With a little shaping around the neckline
and some more stitching around that area
you have an Aurora Wrap
that can be made in an hour or less.
With a book or an e-reader in hand
and this wrap around you
you're all set
for a warm and relaxing reading session.
If you prefer a lighter-weight fabric
use the optional cutting line to transform the wrap front
into a dressy pocket version.
Throughout this two-part series
we are using a variety of fabrics.
The first fabric that we are going to showcase
is an up-cycled fabric.
That's right, Nancy.
The light pink fabric is really a old wool blanket
that's been washed many times.
I used, actually, the edge that used to have satin ribbon
as the bottom of the wrap.
It has pockets that I added.
I like to consider adding some candy bars into those pockets
for a really nice reading session.
I'm with you.
Now throughout this series
many of the shapes that we work with
are rectangular or square
but this time you really do need a pattern.
It's a big pattern shape.
Right, it just makes such an interesting
warm, nicely draped shawl.
We have this made from tissue paper
but the reference material will help you to draft
your own version of this pattern with the guidelines.
And Nancy, this is when I would
reach for my gridded pattern making material
because the measurement on the 1" grid
really speeds this up.
So you could count 27" across and 34" down.
It's placed on the fold
so you need two yards of fabric
to make this wrap.
You can see the optional cutting line
either the straight line or the curved line.
The curved line is on the batik fabric.
It's nice for lighter-weight fabrics.
Is was actually formerly a beach wrap.
I turned back the edge on the line
and I turned this into a pocket here on the front
though it could be sewn directly
to the body of the wrap as well.
I used a little bit of bias
on the edge of my turn back.
To cover that edge.
Right.
It's just another nice option.
This is the pattern piece, obviously
but here's this foldback
that would be turned.
The other right side would show.
and we would have, for example on our fabric
we zigzagged this edge.
You could leave it zigzagged when you top stitch it
not to the tissue patterns
but we just want to show you how it's shaped.
Or you could cover the edge as Mary has.
The reading wrap, from a recycled blanket
or to a batik fabric, you have many choices.
Turn a large square scarf
which you haven't been wearing anyway
into a flowing cover-up to wear for an evening walk
or a chill-chaser over a sundress.
The key to success is to add
a faced neckline opening to the scarf.
Here's how.
You just saw Alex wearing this great scarf
with the opening, and it was on point.
Some really fun fabrics
and the facing really isn't very evident
but you used a very light-weight fabric.
It didn't show through.
Right, and it's on the back side
it's hidden on the back of the scarf
with a little top stitching to hold it all in place.
But if you couldn't find a fabric that was
kind of camouflaged to the underside
you can make the facing predominant.
Here on the orange wrap
we've kept the facing on the right side
or the top side.
It added a little decoration
as well as securing
and making a strong neckline, Nancy
that is very durable for wearing.
Our samples are somewhat a smaller scale
just to show you the idea.
We have a rectangle
that was folded in half on point.
We have two sets of folds.
Once again, press mark.
That's right.
We need both of those to be evident
so we can add our facing in the correct place.
The facing pattern looks like this.
It has a line
which you would align with
what would be the shoulder line
of the fabric.
For that first press mark.
Then I also recommend
cutting out a separate small piece
so you can trace that on easily.
So traditional facings
are cut with an opening in the neckline.
This has the opening included at this point.
I think it's easier really.
I have the fabric here.
I have light-weight interfacing on the back.
Here is the line
that indicates, again, what we align with
the shoulder line press mark on the fabric.
As well as the center being the press mark.
Right.
So we'll open this up.
We have this all press marked.
We'll simply just position
matching the pressing marks, and pin.
That's right.
Then it's a simple matter, really
of sewing around the line in the center.
That's the neck hole opening line.
That's what I'm doing right here
just stitching with a short stitch length
so that I can manage that curve gracefully
and have an even stitch.
Here we have it sewn around the edges.
Now you're not limited
just to silky scarf fabric.
You could also use plush.
This time perhaps, Mary
you'd have to cut it out
of a large square and finish the edges.
I've started to do the trimming
around this area using a rotary cutter
or you could use a pinking shears.
I really like a pinked edge for trimming away
because I think it actually
clips and trims all in one step.
Yes, and then clip to the center
and we just flip this to the inside.
Then a little bit of pressing
and a little bit of top stitching
and your facing is in place to stay.
Now there's more for scarves.
Two long scarves put together
with just an opening for the neckline
is what Alex is showcasing right now.
You can see, this is a quick way
of making a caftan, a flowing wrap style.
With scarves you have many options
whether it's square or rectangular.
This repurposing project makes use of a sweatshirt body
and a necktie for a casual cover-up.
Check closets for sweatshirts and neckties
no longer being worn
and turn them into a wrap that is perfect
for shopping at a farmers' market.
Now when Mary showed me this wrap
I thought, how did you come up with this idea?
Because the wrap--
I couldn't figure out where the sweatshirt came from.
Well, I can't resist a sweatshirt project, Nancy.
Here, on our model sweatshirt
this is actually the bottom ribbing
of the sweatshirt.
We've added a necktie with some ruffles in it.
The edges of the sweatshirt were turned back
and stitched in place.
And back under this corner
is a surprise little pocket
for your coins for the farmers' market.
It's a fun wrap to wear
and makes use of something that--
You know, we're repurposing again here.
Sure.
We have small sweatshirts on our table
size small I should say.
The marking
and this has many markings on it
but the first one is--
What was the bottom is going to be the top.
Mary, you've marked the center front.
I'll straighten that up a little bit.
I like to make sure
it's a very distinct mark
because it's going to be important
to follow a little later for stay stitching.
But after marking the center
then we mark from the bottom of the sleeve
over to the center line.
It's about 4" I should note
4" from the neckline.
That's right, on this particular shirt.
If it's longer
it might be a different pitch.
Right, and we want to avoid
logos and motifs on the sweatshirt.
But this will allow you
to cut a plain sweatshirt open for this.
Then you make certain
that the ribbings are matched.
You're going to cut both layers
at the same time.
You're going to cut this V.
We're going to cut here and over to here.
But we're not going to cut open the center
until we do some stitching.
Now the stitching is already accomplished
on this particular sample.
We've stay stitched or stabilized
just sewing through the front
1/4" or so on either side
of the mark.
Then it's safe to cut open the sweatshirt body.
The next sample has been all cut.
Then you'll start to see how this comes together.
We're going to pull this just a little bit
to show how the wrap is going to take shape.
You get a point in the back
two teardrop points in the front.
Then we'll be turning under the edges, under or over.
We have pink thread here.
Normally we'd use thread to match the sweatshirt.
Then I would use a zigzag stitch
to secure the edges in place.
Maybe you'll want to round the edge here
so it's not quite so pointed.
Here being at the point, so it's easier to maneuver.
Right, right.
But the choice is yours.
Honestly, a sweatshirt's not going to ravel
so you really wouldn't have to even stitch it, right?
That's true.
You have the wrap kind of shaped.
Now for the closure.
Well, we're going to use a necktie.
Many of us have these on hand in some state or other.
You take the tag off and then there's always
a really nice, strong thread.
We can simply pull this out.
What we're going to do after that--
This takes a little bit of pulling.
But it's going to release the tie.
Now we can remove all of the insiders.
I have that from another tie.
It's really easy to get rid of that.
It's fast.
We don't need all of that thickness and bulk
for this particular project.
Set that aside.
You never know when you might want to use it.
Right, yeah.
Then the necktie is a lot softer
and so on the folded over edge
I have pieces of paper-backed fusible web.
I'd peel these off
and then fuse the edges of the tie together.
Let's bring up that next tie
to show how we're going to
shape it around the neckline.
Here we have marked on the tie
the middle of it.
Yes, so the half-way point.
And on the sweatshirt I have the center back marked.
So here we go.
We're going to just meet
start at the center to center
and you creatively pin.
Well, yes, and that's a great term for it, Nancy.
Because some ties are long
and others shorter
but we're going to make pleats.
That give a little bit of interesting dimension
when we sew this tie onto the sweatshirt.
We just keep pleating this and stitching.
Or not stitching yet.
Here's a close-up of how I'm stitching
just top stitching around that neckline
on an already completed sweatshirt.
And our final sweatshirt shows
how the closure takes place.
Here we have the two sides that overlap.
We have a little bit of hook and loop tape here.
We have an opening planned
here in the front.
Then we have more tape here.
So this is how we hold our wrap in place.
Presto, a sweatshirt wrap.
Choose soft and warm fabrics
or recycle sweaters, as shown here
to create this wrap, a perfect extra layer.
Accent the wrap with large interesting buttons.
The closure for this two-button wrap
can be symmetrical
or off-set.
Let your mood influence your style.
Now this not only is a two-button wrap
but it has, first of all, fascinating fabric.
Yes, these are pieces of
five different wool sweaters
that just happen to be shrunk.
Or felted, as they might say
by hot water, the agitation of the washing machine.
I've found these sweaters to come together.
They're really not so ravelly anymore
when they're felted.
You can then dry them in the dryer
no worries there
because you want them to be condensed.
The width of fabric is 14".
You have five different pieces here of this
put to together.
If we take a close-up look you just over laid the fabrics
one on top of the other, then top stitched.
It couldn't be much easier, Nancy.
No.
The serging, if you have a serger
I would recommend doing a three
or four thread, in this instance
serger stitch around the edge
just to finish that.
Then it's 60" by 14".
We have one button hole.
When you have a wool fabric
a synthetic suede patch is perfect.
Right, it's decorative as well as strong.
The button hole is about 8" from the bottom
and it aligns with this first button
the button closest to the bottom.
As our model wore it, this way
you can see the two halves align.
But then to just make it asymmetrical--
I'm an asymmetrical kinda gal, so this is my style.
Very interesting.
It changes the look.
This is a great, warm layer
to have in many times of the year.
Now perhaps you're in a climate
where you need something lighter
or you'd like something fancier.
We have just a 14" by 60" piece of fabric.
It's a plush fleece.
Yes.
This one has edges turned back
in a way that we've done before
here in this series.
There's a large button here
and my favorite closure, Nancy, ponytail holders.
Those wrap around this large button
to hold the wrap in place.
So there are lots of variations.
Also, you're size
if you're a taller person
you might want a longer wrap.
Of course.
You can see that we have shown you
throughout this two-part series a variety of wraps
from scarves, recycled sweaters, rainwear
curtains, lace, rick rack, magnetic closures.
It's very easy to make all occasion wraps
in a very short amount of time.
I've read and heard many definitions of modern quilting.
Rarely can I remember the explanation.
When talking today earlier with "Nancy's Corner" guest
I heard him say, "A modern quilt
has little to do with style
rather it speaks to the issues of the day."
I could relate, and I knew
I had the right person to interview.
Please welcome Thomas Knauer
author of the book, Modern Quilt Perspectives
who joins us from England via Skype.
Thomas, thanks for being on Sewing With Nancy.
Thanks for having me, Nancy.
It's a treat to learn about your
perspective on quilting and how you look at quilts.
We're just going to start right off
by looking at a quilt that is
a modern version of the Log Cabin.
In this quilt, "Cinder Blocks"
I wanted to update that metaphor
of working, as the home
as the basis for a quilt.
I chose cinder blocks
as the foundation material
for most homes we live in.
I wanted to use that
as a place to then
still play with color
but update that notion
of where do we live?
And quilt as a metaphor for our homes.
Instead of the red center of that log cabin
you have playful colors interacting.
It's joyful.
Thank you.
I love playing with four, five, six
of the same color in the same quilt
or tones of a color.
I hope it lets quilts pop.
It does.
And speaking of pop
the next quilt our viewers will be seeing
is a quilt you call "Ampersand."
Ampersand is the symbol
for the word 'and'
and it was designed for my children.
It's a place where we tell stories.
The ampersand is composed of
225 different novelty prints.
Fun.
We start telling a story and if the story lags
we point at a different print
whether it be monkeys or a spaceship
and the story takes off from there.
I also love then when I come into a room by myself
and I see that on the bed
it's just this big, existential 'and'
staring at me asking me
what I'm going to do next.
I'm inspired by that one.
I can just see talking to my grandchildren
with a quilt like that.
I'm sure many of us will follow suit with you.
Speaking of children, you like to make baby quilts.
I have made baby quilts for my children
almost everyone I know
who has a kid gets a baby quilt from me.
This one was specifically made
in response to our second child.
We wanted a second child
but after my daughter was born
I was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder
and I didn't want to pass that on
or risk passing that on.
So we used a donor.
This quilt is based on mitosis
the two cells coming together
splitting to four, eight, 16, 32.
It's a very blunt mathematical pattern.
But as it all happens and comes together
it becomes a riot of color
which is, again, a metaphor for our son
who is a riot.
Well, if he's as
spontaneous and as fun as this quilt
I can see why--
You told me he was playing
in the sunshine today in England
romping through the garden.
He is wild.
There's a quilt that has a deeper meaning.
It's a wall hanging.
Please explain that to our viewers.
"Excess" comes from
a section in the book
about social commentary in quilts.
This one is composed of 1,600 blocks
the same block.
Each one represents one of the 1,600 people
who are killed in domestic violence incidents
every year in America.
Four out of five are women
one out of five are men.
That's represented through color in the quilt.
The amazing quilter I work with, Lisa --
she and I decided to quilt this with
text from the Violence Against Women Act
that was being held up in the senate
at the time we were making this quilt
over extending the act's protections
to people in same sex marriages
or same sex relationships.
Then even the shape of the quilt--
It is 13-1/2' long.
It is too long
for any normal wall to contain
which is, again, another metaphor
for the excess
that each one of those deaths is.
Well, it's beautiful, but unfortunately
the message that it portrays
really speaks to my heart, and to many.
Thomas, you are an amazing quilter.
Thank you.
And an amazing designer.
I would like to invite you to come back some other time.
I would love to and find a way to come out in person.
That would be even better.
Thank you for joining us.
Thank you for having me.
And thanks to you for watching.
This is part of our two-part series
on "All Occasion Fabric Wraps."
Mary Mulari, my guest, showed great design.
You have lots to go home and sew.
Go to nancyzieman.com to find out more information.
You can re-watch the show and out more about Thomas.
Thanks for joining me.
Bye for now.
Mary Mulari has written a book entitled
"All Occasion Fabric Wraps."
That is the reference for this two-part series.
The book includes 14 easy-to-sew wraps and shawls.
It's $14.99, plus shipping and handling.
To order the book, call 1-800-336-8373
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