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re: New Multi-Wave Script Alphabet and Easy Gift Pouch

cabrownbag — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:33:17 GMT

Thank you, Patricia.

I have only used Husqvarna Viking embroidery software so can't compare it to other brands for you. I have been very satisfied with the 5 different versions I have used. It keeps getting better.

The more powerful the program is, the more time you need to invest in learning how to use it. Whatever you buy, I suggest you go through the provided manual to learn about the various tools in your software first.

Then find an instructional DVD or online class to learn more. I think of it this way: The manual for Microsoft Word will teach you to indent text or change the color or font. It won't teach you how to ride a novel. For that you need a creative writing class. A good digitizing class will fill the same need.

Susana,

If you have the Contour Print alphabet, you can try it with mylar to see how you like it. Less of the mylar will show with contour fill than with the multi-wave fill, but the only way to know how it looks is to try it. If you do, please post a picture in the Fancy Jumbles photo gallery.

Carol

re: New Multi-Wave Script Alphabet and Easy Gift Pouch

susanitaq8 — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:02:26 GMT

Hi Carol,

i like to ask if "Contour Print"can also be used with Mylar ?

thank you

Susana

re: New Multi-Wave Script Alphabet and Easy Gift Pouch

opeters — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:27:58 GMT

I, too, love your designs above and think they are ALL GREAT!!! I'm interested in learning to digitize and there are so many commercial and non-commercial programs out there. Would you be so kind as to direct me to a program that is user friendly for a newbee. I also want a program that makes editing and creating any design easy and precise, as I'm a fanatical perfectionist! I'm from IL, too...a little town south of Chicago, below Kankakee, called Paxton!! I live in FL, now. Please e-mail me: CreativeStitchesLakeland@gmail.com

Sincerely, Patricia Peters

re: Look Mom! No Zippers!

cabrownbag — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 22:12:50 GMT

cme,

When you post a picture of your book picture, please leave a message for me here. I have a better idea of what you mean but a picture is worth a thousand words.

Carol

re: Look Mom! No Zippers!

cme — Sun, 29 May 2011 15:14:21 GMT

Hi Carol

No, you do not have to remove the book to turn the pages (too inconvenient, ;) ). You make a "regular" book cover. Before sewing the cover to the lining, you place the tape, with the edges covered in tape, between the two, crosswise, ie. left to right. The cover needs a "lining" and that is where the tape goes. Now you add the fabric that the front and back of the book fits into, but before sewing this together you add a half inch wide clear vinyl, the length varies. This is sewn in while you are sewing those above mentioned "flaps" You need to be able to wrap it around the book when closed. Add a snap to the end of the vinyl and the other side of the snap goes on the other side of the book. (if the vinyl is sewed into the back cover of the book, the snap is on the front cover) . Now the book stays open because of the tape, the vinyl holds the pages open. You partially close the book to have a bit of slack in the vinyl, turn the page, then open the book again to hold the pages open. Done reading? Unsnap the vinyl, close your book, wrap the vinyl around the book and resnap.

I know this sounds hard, but it really is not. I will be going home soon, and hope to post a picture of the one book cover I have left.

re: Look Mom! No Zippers!

cabrownbag — Thu, 19 May 2011 21:59:43 GMT

cme,

I am picturing the book placed between the cover and the vinyl strip. The vinyl would let you see the pages and also keep the book from snapping shut when you are trying to read. Is that correct? Do you have to remove the book to turn the pages?

rickimoo,

Click the underlined word "here" in the paragraph following the picture of the pouch with a Fancy Swirl design. You will be able to download the instructions for making the pouch.

You will see that each piece of metal tape measure is sewn into its own casing. The ends of the metal are not connected but are very near each other. The lesson has a lot of photographs so you should be able to follow the process. If you have problems after reading the instructions, please write again. I will try to help.

Carol

re: Look Mom! No Zippers!

rickimoo — Thu, 19 May 2011 14:33:02 GMT

I am interested in using the metal measuring tape. Not quite sure how to do it. Can you give me more info please. How do you keep the ends together after inserting into your project? Thanks for any help.

re: Look Mom! No Zippers!

cme — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:38:39 GMT

The metal strips are across the back of the book cover, spanning the front and back cover as the "book" is open. You put a clear vinyl strip on one side, sewn in. It should be long enough to go around the book when it is closed, held closed with a snap and the metal tape. When the book is open, the metal tape holds it open and the clear vinyl holds the pages down.

As I read this I see it is hard to understand. I gave/sold all my book covers so I don't have a picture to post. Sorry

re: Look Mom! No Zippers!

cabrownbag — Wed, 18 May 2011 02:26:05 GMT

Thank you, cme.

Your book cover sounds interesting, too. Are the metal ruler strips at the top and bottom of the book?

Carol

re: Look Mom! No Zippers!

cme — Tue, 17 May 2011 21:05:26 GMT

Love the pouches. I made book covers with the metal tape measures. They are self closing and stay open while you are reading a book. I never thought of using it for pouches. Thanks.

re: Look Mom! No Zippers!

cabrownbag — Sun, 15 May 2011 03:24:28 GMT

Gardentilly,

You are very welcome. Have fun making your new pouches.

Carol

re: Look Mom! No Zippers!

gardentilly — Sat, 14 May 2011 00:37:59 GMT

Thank you for the clear directions. I made one like this but I didn't like how it turned out. This looks more professional looking.

re: Zip-Around Pouches for High Tech Devices

cabrownbag — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:01:09 GMT

Thank you, Susana. I used the 60 mm size for this pouch. The actual letters are smaller, but 60 mm is the size at which I digitized the rectangles surrounding the letters. See the Guide to Contour Print for more information about sizing.

If you jumble the letters as I did here, you can remove the rectangles first. I have a second set of the alphabet, for which I added "unboxed" to the folder name. I now can use those letters without having to remove the rectangles first. I have the originals, too, for when I want to arrange text neatly on a line.

Carol

re: Zip-Around Pouches for High Tech Devices

susanitaq8 — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 07:37:32 GMT

what a great project,what contour size has been used in this project??

Susana

re: More Swirl Pouch Variations

cabrownbag — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:38:23 GMT

Cherrylmaree and SherryID,

Thank you for your kind words. Please make a pouch and show us what variations you can add, too.

Carol