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May 20, 2023
May 2023 NZP Block of the Month
Our NEW! 2023 Nancy Zieman Productions Free! Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series is a great way to finish a quilt in manageable monthly installments. One block at a time is an easy approach to creating a quilt. Plus our BoM23 is fat quarter friendly. Whether you’re a beginner quilter or seasoned quilter, our block of the month series is a great opportunity to get stitching in the new year. Team NZP is honored to continue Nancy Zieman’s Block of the Month program with our free monthly block sewing tutorials! We’ll be keeping the finished quilt design a mystery until later in December 2023! Hint: This year’s quilt is not a block sampler and will not have borders! This year, you may choose from two different Fat Quarter Bundle Colorways by our friends at Benartex: Choose Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle includes twenty-one 18″ x 21″ fabric rectangles – Or, choose All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Bundle includes twenty 18″ x 21″ fabric rectangles –
Gather Your Fabrics and SuppliesAll blocks will feature fabrics from one Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle or All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Bundle! Finished quilt measures approximately 72″ x 72″. For this quilt project, you will need:
One Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle or All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Bundle ! Our Exclusive No-Hassle Triangles Ruler by Team NZP No-Hassle Triangles Gauge by Nancy Zieman for Clover 3-1/2 yd. White Block Background Fabric (options listed below)1 yd. Binding Fabric (options listed below)4-1/2 yd. White Quilt Backing FabricBasic Supplies and Tools Listed Below
The Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle or All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Bundle by Benartex offers two beautiful colorways to choose from! Each Fat Quarter Pack includes twenty 18″ x 21″ 100% cotton designer fabrics. Choosing just one collection may be the most difficult part of our BoM23!
Our NEW! 2023 Nancy Zieman Productions Free! Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series will feature Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle or All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Bundle! Here’s the inside scoop:
2023 NZP Mystery Block of the Month Series kicked off Saturday, January 21, 2023.As always, there’s no cost to join and no need to formally sign up.Block designs will be announced the Third Saturday each month.2023 NZP Block of the Month is fat quarter friendly.2023 NZP Block of the Month project lasts 12 months.Sharpen Your ToolsWell, not really, but do make certain that you have a sharp blade in your rotary cutter, and gather your No-Hassle Triangles Ruler, rotary cutting mat and pressing notions. The main tools for our 2023 Block of the Month are our Exclusive No-Hassle Triangles Ruler by Team NZP and the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge by Nancy Zieman for Clover. You may have already guessed the blocks will be made with a few triangles! Great News! Half-Square and Quarter-Square Triangles are easy to create with our Exclusive No-Hassle Triangles Ruler and No-Hassle Triangles Gauge!
Basic Supplies for NEW! 2023 Nancy Zieman Productions Free! Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series!You’re the designer, choose between TWO Fat Qtr. Packs, then choose coordinating Block Background Fabric, and Binding Fabric by our friends at Benartex:
One Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle or All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Bundle ! Exclusive No-Hassle Triangles Ruler by Team NZP No-Hassle Triangles Gauge by Nancy Zieman for Clover 3-1/2 yd. White Block Background Fabric, choose one: Hugs & Kisses Shimmery Marble White(for Hugs& Kisses colorway), White Stars Tone On Tone Fabric(for All American Gnomes colorway) or for either colorway: Day and Night Paisley White, or Day and Night Dot Waves White, or Day and Night Geo Bloom White Fabric by the Yard, or a coordinating white solid or white tone on tone fabric from your stash. 1 yd. Binding Fabric, “Hugs & Kisses” choose one: A Coordinating Hugs and Kisses Fabric by the yard, such as: Hugs & Kisses XOXO Hearts Black Fabric by the Yard or Hugs & Kisses XOXO Hearts Red Fabric by the Yard. Or 1 yd. Binding “All American Gnomes” Fabric: A Coordinating All American Gnomes Fabric by the yard, such as: Fireworks Celebration Blue Fabric by the Yard or Star Spangled Fabric Navy Blue by the yard.4-1/2 yd. White Backing Fabric Queen Size Pellon Nature’s Touch 80/20 Cotton Quilt Batting Size 75 Schmetz Quilting Needles Clover’s Quilting Pins June Tailor’s Starch Savvy Tailor’s Clapper Frixion Marking Pen 45 mm Rotary Cutter and Cutting Mat 1/4″ Quilting Presser Foot Optional: Clover’s Ultimate Quilt ‘N Stitch Presser Foot for quiltingOptional: Clover’s Fine White Marking Pen Optional: Quilt Basting Spray Optional: Clover’s NEW! Wonder Pins Silk Finish Cotton Quilting Thread for piecingIron
Get Started Today!Prepare for the NEW! 2023 Nancy Zieman Productions Free! Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series by gathering and organizing your supplies. Organize your sewing space, and as soon as you have your fabrics, press & starch all Fat Quarters. Did you follow along with one or more of our previous NZP Block of the Month Series? If you finished part of all of the quilt blocks or the entire project, please share photos. We’d love to see and share them! Email your finished BoM quilt or quilt top photos to info@ziemanproductions.com. Find all the Supplies for NEW! 2023 Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com! You’re the designer, choose one colorway from the Fat Quarter Pack options above with coordinating Block Background Fabric, and Border and Binding Fabric by Benartex, above!
All blocks will feature fabrics from the Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle or All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Bundle along with our Exclusive No-Hassle Triangles Ruler by Team NZP and Nancy’s No-Hassle Triangles Gauge by Clover. Follow along as we share step-by-step how to create the April Quilt Blocks.
May Quilt BlocksKeep your fabric choices sorted using this handy Fabric Planner diagram. Download the planners, make notes, and/or pin cut block elements to the planner to remind you of the fabric placements. May 2023 NZP Block of the Month Planners
Prepare your fabrics! Pre-shrink fabrics by steaming and pressing. Then, stabilize fabrics for the sewing process by pressing and starching fabrics with Quilter’s Starch Savvy.
This block is 12-1/2″ square; 12″ finished square. Approx. Finished Quilt Size 72″ x 72″ This month we’re featuring Four block designs. Follow along as we demonstrate how to create the May Quilt Blocks.
This month we’re illustrating the All American Gnome Colorway! See below for the Hugs & Kisses Colorway!
Using the
Exclusive No-Hassle Triangles Ruler by Team NZP,
cut block squares above.
All seam allowances are scant 1/4″ unless otherwise stated. Half-Square Triangles (HSTs)
Create 1/2-square triangle blocks cut from White Stars Tone on Tone and All American Gnomes Gnometown USA; All American Gnomes Picnic Check Blue.Align 3-7/8″ squares right sides together. Pin
Construct Block A
Join Rows
Place top row to second row right sides together. Pin. Stitch.Press seams flat, then press open or to one side – using a Tailor’s Clapper to set the seams.
Place third row to second row right sides together.
Pin.
Stitch.Press seams flat, then press open or to one side – using a
Tailor’s Clapper
to set the seams.
Place fourth row to third row right sides together.
Pin.
Stitch.Press seams flat, then press open or to one side – using a
Tailor’s Clapper
to set the seams.Block A
Block A
The May Hugs & Kisses Quilt Blocks Are Complete!
Be sure to label each block upon completion. This will help with assembly in December! 
Find all the Supplies for NEW! 2023 Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com! You’re the designer, choose the pink/white/black colorway with the Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Pack or the red/white/blue colorway with the All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Pack plus coordinating Block Background Fabric, and Binding Fabric by Benartex, above!
Happy Stitching!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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May 18, 2023
Nancy Zieman’s Top 10 Knit Sewing Tips
Wherever you’re going, knit garments will take you there in comfort and style! Sew one or more knit garment pieces – that are perfect for layering. And sewing knits is easy and enjoyable with Nancy Zieman’s Top Ten Knit Sewing Tips, below! Plus SAVE 20% Off Knit Fabrics by the Yard and 30% Off McCall’s Knit Sewing Patterns at ShopNZP.com!
Nancy Zieman Knit Sewing Tip #1:
Choose a pattern suitable for knit fabrics, with few seams – letting the drape of the fabric be the star. Choose a pattern such as our Knit Wardrobe Pattern M7331 by Team NZP Available at Nancy Zieman Productions ShopNZP.com for The McCall Pattern Company.
Sew a loose-fitting, unlined knit jacket with self-lined/self-fabric front. Or sew a pullover top with stitched hem – with just three easy pattern pieces. Stitch a stylish skirt with elasticized upper edge self-lined yoke band with 1″ Knit Elastic . Or make tapered cuffed pants for comfort – all day long!
NEW! Ponte Knits with 5% Spandex available at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com
Nancy Zieman Knit Sewing Tip #2:
Select quality knit fabrics with at least 25% crosswise stretch and 5% spandex – for durability and sag-free comfort while wearing. Our NEW! Ponte Knit Fabrics are the ideal fabrics for sewing dresses, tunics, pants, skirts, and jackets!
Refer to pattern envelope back – for sizing and fabric yardage.
Nancy Zieman Knit Sewing Tip #3:
Use the guide sheet, included with the pattern to layout pattern tissue pieces. With a pencil and yard stick, extend the grainline the entire length of the patter piece. Pin pattern pieces to fabric, or use pattern weights, heavy washers, or can goods to hold pattern tissue pieces in place.
Nancy Zieman Knit Sewing Tip #4:
Before cutting, double-check all pattern pieces are in place. Instead of using a scissors, use a 28mm or 45mm Rotary Cutter, Mat and Ruler. A 28mm Rotary Cutter easily cuts curves – such as sleeve caps and armscyes. Before removing the pattern tissue pieces, transfer markings to wrong side of fabric with Chacoliner or Marking Pen. Because knit fabrics look similar on the right and wrong side, place a piece of painters tape on the fabric wrong side – on each of the cut pattern pieces.
Nancy Zieman Knit Sewing Tip #5:
Stabilize garment back: Cut Multiple 1/2″ or 3/4″ bias strips of Pellon Easy-Knit Interfacing . Prior to stitching, fuse interfacing strips to the wrong side of garment back – at top neckline and along shoulders and neckline.
Nancy Zieman Knit Sewing Tip #6:
Select a sewing machine needle designed for sewing knits – such as Schmetz Chrome Jersey/Ball Point Sewing Machine Needles.
Nancy Zieman Knit Sewing Tip #7:
Choose a seam option: Use a sewing machine or serger for knit garment construction.
Nancy Zieman Knit Sewing Tip #8:
Include a length of clear elastic within the stitching of the shoulder seams, to provide extra seam stability. On garment front shoulder seam, serge or wobble-stitch the seam, stitching over the clear elastic. The shoulder seams will stretch when needed without stretching out of shape or popping stitches. This tip works on shoulder seams of any length.
Nancy Zieman Knit Sewing Tip #9:
Press seams flat, then press open – or to one side. Pressing the stitches flat makes it much easier to press the seams open, or to one side. To Prevent seam edges from making an imprint on the fabric right side, press seams over a Seam Stick.
Nancy Zieman Knit Sewing Tip #10:
Many knit garment sewing patterns don’t have facings to finish the edges – and one fabric layer is all that’s used. Finish single-layer garment edges with a double fold or single fold, and topstitch!Fold and press under a double 1/4-inch and straight stitch, wobble stitch or single needle coverstitch. For a jacket, stitch one center-front edge (center-front jacket seam in this example) and then stitch the hemline. Before stitching the hemline’s double fold, place a scrap of fabric under the presser foot, stitch from this “anchor cloth” scrap onto the garment fabric, then onto a second anchor cloth. The anchors allow you to easily sew thicker areas at the corner – with even stitches. Clip off the anchor cloth when finished.
The McCall Pattern Company and Team Nancy Zieman are delighted to bring you The Nancy Zieman Productions TM Collection of sewing patterns designed for those of us who love to sew and have limited sewing time.
We’re designing patterns to be sewn with Nancy Zieman’s innovative sewing techniques. Within each of our McCall’s patterns, we give you construction tips and specific hints how sewing notions can be used to save time. You’ll find that in a matter of hours you can sew fashion garments and make your daily style pop.
We hope you’ll give sewing knits a try with Nancy Zieman’s Top 10 Knit Sewing Tips! Visit shopnzp.com for innovative knit sewing fabrics, notions, and McCall Patterns designed by Nancy Zieman Productions!
Knit Wardrobe Pattern M7331 by Nancy Zieman for The McCall Pattern Company Ponte Knit Fabrics Schmetz Chrome Jersey/Ball Point Sewing Machine NeedlesSchmetz Stretch Double Needle for hemming 1″ Knit Elastic
3/8″ Clear Elastic Pellon Easy-Knit Interfacing Seam Stick
McCalls M7893 Wrap Dress Pattern by Team NZP! Available now for spring fashion sewing! The McCall Pattern Company and Team Nancy Zieman are delighted to bring you The Nancy Zieman Productions™ Collection of sewing patterns designed for those of us who love to sew and have limited sewing time. Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric is great for making dresses, scarves, tunics, tops, lounge-wear, yoga pants, pull-on pants & shorts, and leggings … and even pillows! Lightweight stretch cotton jersey knit fabric features a smooth hand and about a 50% four way stretch — for added comfort and ease.
NEW! Ponte Knits with 5% Spandex
available at
Nancy Zieman Productions
at
ShopNZP.com
Shop Clover Tools & Sewing Supplies at ShopNZP.com!
Shop Pellon Interfacing & Supplies at ShopNZP.com!
Shop Schmetz Sewing Machine Needles at ShopNZP.com!
For a chance to win a copy of McCall’s Knit Wardrobe Pattern M7331 by Team NZP, please leave a comment below and let us know what summer sewing fashions you’re planning to sew.
Nancy Zieman Productions will give away one Knit Wardrobe Pattern M7331 by Team NZP to one US resident in the 48 contiguous states. Winners must reply within 30 days to the official giveaway announcement email message – sent from Nancy Zieman Productions.
Happy Sewing!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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Meet the NEW! LauraStar Lift Steam Generator and LauraStar Smart U Ironing System
Meet the Portable 3-in-1 Steam Generator! Choose from four colors and two models–and Save 15% OFF during our Spring Sale! NEW! LauraStar Lifts & LauraStar Smart U at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com! NEW! LauraStar Lift is Laurastar’s first portable 3-in-1 steam generator, the Laurastar Lift irons, steams and purifies your fabrics. With a unique design and exceptional steam, ironing becomes easier.
Performance, care, and hygiene thanks to steam that doesn’t leave your clothes wet and works 15 times faster than steam from standard steam generators.
LauraStar Lift PLUS 3-in-1 Steam Generator Iron – Ultimate Black
With a unique design combined with exceptional Dry Microfine Steam (DMS) — moisture-free steam — ironing becomes easier than ever before, allowing you to beautify and purify your life.
Features Dry Microfine Steam (DMS) to both iron and steam at high pressure but also to kill micro-organisms resistant to 86° and 104° F washes — eliminate dust mites, bacteria, and fungi and prevent allergies.
Heated up to 320° F, well above boiling point, and propelled at a speed of up to 180 MPH, Laurastar DMS possesses unique properties for unmatched results.
With its motion sensor and connectedness, this system is there to ensure perfect results, without any effort.
Exceptional results thanks to state-of-the-art technologies:
• Motion sensor to release steam
• One ideal temperature setting
• Ironing coaching
Handy, foldable, and height-adjustable cart to hang and steam your clothes easily with any Laurastar Lift.
Just rub the soleplate of the cool iron hard against the mat, pushing the iron from the back to the front.
May Sewing Machine of the Month! SAVE 25% Off the bernette b33 Sewing Machine online at ShopNZP.com.
Shop our Spring Sale: Week Three and SAVE 20% Off LauraStar at ShopNZP.com.
Register Today for our 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event at ShopNZP.com.
Register Today for our SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Daytime Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus Prize Drawing Giveaways, and our Biggest Store SALE of the Year! Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
Happy Stitching!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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May 13, 2023
Barn Quilts Fabric Collections For All Seasons Now Available at ShopNZP.com
Take an imaginary road trip through the serene countryside while exploring these beautiful Barn Quilts Fabrics by Tara Reed for Riley Blake Designs. The fabrics feature picturesque rural farm scenes with three seasons of quilts on barns, pasture scenes, and patchwork quilt block themed coordinates. Plus SAVE 20% OFF in-store at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio and on-line at ShopNZP.com.
Barn Quilts Animals – Wheat Fabric by the Yard
Barn Quilts Sisters Choice Parchment Fabric by the Yard
Barn Quilts Sisters Choice Red Fabric by the Yard
Explore these beautiful new fabrics of picturesque rural farm scenes, pasture scenes, patchwork, and tone-on-tone sister’s choice quilt blocks, now 20% OFF in-store at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio and on-line at ShopNZP.com.
Fall Barn Quilts Fabric Fat Quarter BundleSixteen designer prints include idyllic scenes of quilts on barns, trees, pastures, windmills, tiny black and white cows, and fall leaves. You can almost feel the cooler autumn air moving in as the leaves are changing into their brilliant fall colors. 100% Cotton fabrics curated in a warm palette of red, orange, gold, green, brown, and parchment are great for quilting, home décor, and accessories.
Fall Barn Quilts Main Olive by the Yard
Fall Barn Quilts Leaf Toss Parchment Fabric by the Yard
Fall Barn Quilts Blocks Brown Fabric by the Yard
Winter Barn Quilts Fabric Collection by Tara Reed for Riley Blake Designs features picturesque rural farm scenes, quilts on barns, pasture scenes, and patchwork quilt blocks. Explore the digital fabric swatches below & SAVE 20% Off Winter Barn Quilts Fabrics by the Yard at ShopNZP.com.
Winter Barn Quilts Fabric, Fat Quarter Packby Tara Reed for Riley Blake Designs features 12 designer prints including idyllic scenes of quilts on barns, Nordic star quilt blocks, compass quilt blocks, winter trees, pastures, and falling snow. You can almost feel the crisp winter air.
Winter Barn Quilts Fabric Fat Quarter Bundle
Winter Barn Quilts Nordic Star Blue Fabric by the Yard
Winter Barn Quilts Quilt Blocks Parchment Fabric by the Yard
May Sewing Machine of the Month! SAVE 25% Off the bernette b33 Sewing Machine online at ShopNZP.com.
Shop our Spring Sale: Week Two and SAVE 20% Off Clover Tools at ShopNZP.com.
Register Today for our 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event at ShopNZP.com.
Register Today for our SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Daytime Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus Prize Drawing Giveaways, and our Biggest Store SALE of the Year! Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
Happy Stitching!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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May 11, 2023
Four Road Trip Friendly Projects for Summer with NEW! Needle Arts Tools from Clover
The summer road trip season is just around the corner. Today we’re sharing four roadtrip friendly Needle Arts Projects with Clover’s NEW! Needle Arts Tools!Plus Save 20% Off all Clover Tools at ShopNZP.com!
In today’s blog posting, we’re spotlighting a few of our favorite Clover Fiber Arts Tools and what you’ll need to get started.
Transfer a pattern or draw an original design onto Natural Monk’s Cloth fabric and follow the pattern– punching the needle into the fabric. Find inspiration and patterns in the NEW! Pretty Punch Needle Book!
NEW! Punch Needle Tool by Clover
• Tool comes with adjusting ring to ensure a secure needle length setting.
• Suitable for medium to bulky weight yarn of your choosing.
• Includes one needle.
• Instructions included.
NEW! Punch Needle Hoop by Clover
• With Clover’s NEW! Punch Needle Hoop, there will be no bending, warping, or loosening of project fabric.
• Includes hoop and hoop legs–for setting on a work surface.
Fabri-Tac Permanent Fabric Adhesive Glue
When cutting or shearing Punch Needle yarns — use Fabri-Tac Permanent Fabric Adhesive Glue to cover the straight stitches prior to cutting loops. Fabri-Tac Permanent Fabric Adhesive Glue is permanent, fast grabbing, quick-drying, crystal clear, and washable.
NEW! Embroidery Stitching Tool by Clover
Stitches as quickly as if you were drawing a picture!Make a variety of stitches by thrusting the needle into the fabric in the same way—backstitch, loop stitch, and satin stitch.
NEW! Embroidery Stitching Tool by Clover is designed for use with No. 25 embroidery thread and No. 40 lace yarn or any thread with similar thickness. Choose a project fabric that is a medium/heavy-weight and tightly woven, such as poplin, denim, oxford, felt, etc.
NEW! Embroidery Stitching Hoop by Clover
Perfect for punch needle embroidery, the Embroidery Stitching Hoop consists of an inner and outer hoop. The inner hoop grips the fabric firmly, keeping it tight, while the outer hoop features a screw cover to keep threads on edge of the fabric from tangling.
NEW! Embroidery Stitching Tool Needle Threader 2/Pkg. by Clover
Enables easy threading of the NEW! Embroidery Stitching Tool .
No thread or glue needed!Needle felting is easy to do and fun to learn!Use Clover’s Needle Felting Tool, and Needle Felting Mat with Wool Felt and/or Natural Wool Roving to create beautiful appliqued accents and accessories. Clover’s Needle Felting Tool has five barbed needles that catch wool roving fibers and pushes them into the base fabric/project.
Place base fabric/project on the Needle Felting Mat . Cut Wool Felt applique shapes and place on the right side the project, and pierce lightly with the Needle Felting Tool . The fibers will become interlaced, attaching the motif to the fabric. Repeated piercing produces also produces a fluffy image of the applique on the reverse side of the fabric.
Clover’s Pen-Style Needle Felting Tool and Needle Felting Applique Molds by Clover
Find the NEW! Needle Arts Tools from Clover and More at ShopNZP.com
May Sewing Machine of the Month! SAVE 25% Off the bernette b33 Sewing Machine online at ShopNZP.com.
Shop our Spring Sale: Week Two and SAVE 20% Off Clover Tools at ShopNZP.com.
Are you taking a road trip through the Wisconsin countryside this summer? Make plans to visit the The Nancy Had a Notion History Exhibit! The exhibit will be on display on the 2nd floor of The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio–Now easily accessible by our new elevator, Monday through Saturday this summer!
Register Today for our SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Daytime Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus Prize Drawing Giveaways, and our Biggest Store SALE of the Year! Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
For a chance to be the random winner of a Clover’s Premier Seam Ripper, please leave a comment below sharing what NEW! Needle Arts Tools from Clover you’d like to try!
Clover will give away one Clover’s Premier Seam Ripper, to one US resident in the 48 contiguous states. Winner must reply within 30 days to the official giveaway announcement email message – sent from Nancy Zieman Productions.
Happy Stitching!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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May 9, 2023
McCall’s M7893 Wrap Dress Pattern by Nancy Zieman Productions and Stretch Jersey Knit Fabrics!
The McCall Pattern Company and Team Nancy Zieman are delighted to bring you The Nancy Zieman Productions™ Collection of sewing patterns designed for those of us who love to sew and have limited sewing time. Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric is great for making dresses, scarves, tunics, tops, lounge-wear, yoga pants, pull-on pants & shorts, and leggings … and even pillows! Lightweight stretch cotton jersey knit fabric features a smooth hand and about a 50% four way stretch — for added comfort and ease.
Shop today and Save 20% OFF McCall’s Patterns and Stretch Jersey Knit Fabrics
We’re designing patterns to be sewn with Nancy Zieman’s innovative sewing techniques. Within each of our McCall’s patterns, we give you construction tips and specific hints on how sewing notions can be used to save time. You’ll find that in a matter of hours you can sew fashion garments and make your daily style pop.
McCalls M7893 Wrap Dress Pattern by Team NZP! Available now for spring fashion sewing!
View A Wrap Dress has 3/4 sleeves and an asymmetrical hemline.
View B Wrap Dress has long sleeves, straight hemline, and also may be worn as a tunic!
McCalls M7893 Wrap Dress Pattern is multisized and includes sizes 8-10-12-14-16. View A and View B both include a flattering crossover V-neckline with attached belt ties—easy designer details! When sewing our knit wrap dresses, we chose Stretch Jersey knits with lycra for style and comfort.
Shop today and Save 20% OFF McCall’s Patterns and Stretch Jersey Knit Fabrics
Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric
This single knit fabric is perfect for making dresses, scarves, tunics, tops, lounge-wear, yoga pants, pull-on pants & shorts, and leggings … and even pillows! Lightweight stretch cotton jersey knit fabric features a smooth hand and about a 50% four way stretch — for added comfort and ease.
Register Today for our SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Daytime Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus Prize Drawing Giveaways, and our Biggest Store SALE of the Year! Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
New Month–New Arrivals! Shop our Spring Sale: Week One and SAVE 20% Off June Tailor Quilt As You Go Projects, including over a dozen new designs at ShopNZP.com.
Register Today for our 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event at ShopNZP.com.
May Sewing Machine of the Month! SAVE 25% Off the bernette b33 Sewing Machine online at ShopNZP.com.
Happy Sewing!
Team Nancy Zieman
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NEW! Quilt As You Go Designs Sewing Round Up! PLUS Save 20% OFF June Tailor QAG Projects
We’re shining the spring sewing project spotlight on the NEW! June Tailor Quilt As You Go Projects with a QAG Designs Sewing Round Up! And we’ve put all Quilt As You Go Projects on SALE for 20% OFF now through Monday, May 8, in-store at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio and online at ShopNZP.com!
June Tailor’s Quilt As You Go product line allows you to create a complete layered quilt project with the top, batting, and backing in one step. The patterns are printed on batting in an easy-to-follow sew-by-number system. Additional quilt stitching patterns can be added using a standard sewing machine. Projects from mug mats to full size quilts are great for novice and experienced quilters looking to complete a quick project. You chose the fabric!
Create a Zippity- Do-Done Cosmetic Bag with easy sew-by-number construction. The NEW! Pink Zippity-Do-Done Quilt As You Go Cosmetic Bags! Zippity Do Done™ pre-sewn zippers. Simply tuck project into Zippity casing and sew, no zipper foot required.
This tote is for any on-the-go storage and features an easy-to-carry handle and an optional interior pocket. Perfect size for travel, school, craft, and beauty supplies, or even a men’s shaving kit!
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Quilt As You Go: Mix & Match 12 Block Quilt
Program 308
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Quilt As You Go: Mix & Match 12 Block Quilt Program 308 with Deanna Springer and guest Jill Repp from June Tailor! Learn how to sew a beautiful patchwork quilt by the numbers! This fun Quilt As You Go Project features Jill’s “quilt-by-number” flip-and-sew techniques for stitching the top fabric pieces, batting and backing – all in one step! Then piece your quilt with Jill’s NEW! Sash-In-A-Dash!
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 306 Quilt As You Go: Sewing Machine Cover & Caddy
Watch Quilt As You Go: Sewing Machine Cover & Caddy on Stitch it! Sisters with Deanna Springer and guest Jill Repp from June Tailor! Join Team NZP for a special premiere and YouTube Watch Party over at YouTube.com/StitchitSisters. Follow along as they stitch a beautiful Sewing Machine Cover with coordinating Table Caddy Organizer.
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 216 Quilt As You Go: Pet Placemats!
Watch the Stitch it! Sisters Quilt As You Go: Pet Placemats Sewing Tutorial Video with host Deanna Springer from Team NZP and guest Jill Repp from June Tailor! In this video, Deanna and Jill share the Quilt As You Go step-by-step process while making an adorable Pet Food Placemat!
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Register Today for our SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Daytime Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus Prize Drawing Giveaways, and our Biggest Store SALE of the Year! Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
New Month–New Arrivals! Shop our Spring Sale: Week One and SAVE 20% Off June Tailor Quilt As You Go Projects, including over a dozen new designs at ShopNZP.com.
Register Today for our 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event at ShopNZP.com.
May Sewing Machine of the Month! SAVE 25% Off the bernette b33 Sewing Machine online at ShopNZP.com.
Happy Sewing!
Team Nancy Zieman
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Stitch it! Sisters is a production of NZ Productions LLC. Content in this feed is © copyright 2023 by Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC and may not be republished without written permission. You’re welcome to forward the email to a friend or colleague but it’s not okay to add the RSS feed automatically as content on a blog or other website. The FTC requires us to tell you that Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC has provided products by other companies in the course of doing business. The FTC requires us to advise you to take this information into consideration when reading this posting.
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Summer Apron Sewing Round Up with Mary Mulari’s Apron Sewing Bundle Boxes
Sew an apron in an evening with just one yard each of two coordinating fabrics! In today’s Summer Apron Sewing Round Up, the Stitch it! Sisters have curated several limited-edition Apron Sewing Bundles in beautiful summer fabrics! Each Apron Sewing Bundle below includes two yards of coordinating fabrics along with one of Mary Mulari’s Apron Patterns. Plus All our Exclusive Apron Sewing Project Bundles are on SALE at ShopNZP.com!
Mary’s apron sewing patterns are easy to sew with her clear instructions, her hand-drawn illustrations, and sturdy pattern paper for multiple uses.
Head over to ShopNZP.com and find Mary’s Apron Sewing Patterns, along with our Limited Edition Apron Sewing Bundle Boxes! Curated by Team NZP and the Stitch it! Sisters, sewing project bundle boxes are a convenient way to purchase everything you’ll need to make an Apron Sewing Project with Mary’s step-by-step instructions and sewing tips! You’ll supply the thread.
Mary’s best-selling apron, Mary Mulari’s Crisscross Apron Pattern is easy to sew and easy to wear – with no annoying neckbands to rub on the back of your neck and features a comfortable fit with no strings or ties. Our Crisscross Glohaven Floral Reversible Apron Sewing Bundle includes 1 yard Glohaven Lime Green Damask Fabric, and 1 yard Glohaven Pink Floral on Yellow Fabric, along with Mary’s Crisscross Apron Sewing Pattern.
Our Hipster Glohaven Floral Reversible Apron Sewing Bundle includes 1 yard Glohaven Blue Circles Fabric, and 1 yard Glohaven Pink Floral on Blue Fabric, along with Mary’s Hipster Apron Sewing Pattern.
Mary’s newest apron pattern, Mary Mulari’s Viola Apron Pattern is made from two 1 yard fabrics and features options to personalize the fit. Choose traditional neck and waist ties or cross back straps in narrow or wide widths. The apron body with its shirttail hemline is 36” in width at the waist/hip, offering good body coverage. Our Viola Glohaven Floral Reversible Apron Sewing Bundle includes 1 yard Glohaven Pink Circles Fabric, and 1 yard Glohaven Pink Floral on White Fabric, along with Mary’s Viola Apron Sewing Pattern.
The Stitch it! Sisters have also created our exclusive Viola Fat-Quarter Rainbowfruit Reversible Apron Sewing Bundle for Summer–that includes six assorted Rainbowfriut Fabric cuts, along with Mary’s Crisscross Apron Sewing Pattern PLUS Mary’s Tip Sheet for making her easy fat-quarter apron version!
With Mary Mulari’s Favorite Reversible Apron Pattern, you can make a unisex butcher style apron with two 1-yard cotton fabric prints featuring the hobbies or interests of the apron wearer. This classic apron style is ideal for guys and gals! Our Exclusive Favorite Reversible BBQ Apron Sewing Bundle includes two one-yard cuts of Peace, Love & BBQ Fabric that’s perfect for the summer grilling season! And our Exclusive Favorite Reversible Patriotic Apron Sewing Bundle includes two one-yard fabrics in classic red, white, and blue.
Mary’s even created a Little Sister & Brother Apron Pattern for kids! Sew a little boys’ or little girls’ apron with-or-without strings. Both designs are reversible. Choose fabrics featuring hobbies or interests of the apron wearer – ideal for little guys and little gals!
The Stitch it! Sisters have created two Exclusive Little Sister & Brother Apron Sewing Bundles to sew for kids! One Apron Bundle includes Hot Wheels on Navy Fabric, Yellow Race Tracks on Blue Fabric, along with Mary’s Little Sister & Brother Apron Pattern. Our second Exclusive Little Sister & Brother Apron Sewing Bundle to sew for kids includes two one yard cuts of Girl Power Fabric!
Sew one or more of Mary’s Aprons with our Limited-Edition Apron Sewing Bundles! Each Apron Sewing Bundle includes two coordinating 1 yard cuts of fabric, along with one of Mary Mulari’s Apron Patterns. Find additional Apron Sewing Bundle options now available at ShopNZP.com!
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Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 301 Apron Sewing Workshop with Deanna Springer and guest Mary Mulari for this first video of Stitch it! Sisters Season Three! In this special double-episode, Deanna and Mary share how to sew Mary’s easy Apron Sewing Patterns. Aprons are fun and easy sewing projects that are quick-to-sew projects for seasoned sewers, and also perfect projects for beginning sewists!
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Register Today for our SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Daytime Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus Prize Drawing Giveaways, and our Biggest Store SALE of the Year! Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
New Month–New Arrivals! Shop our Spring Sale: Week One and SAVE 20% Off June Tailor Quilt As You Go Projects, including over a dozen new designs at ShopNZP.com.
Register Today for our 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event at ShopNZP.com.
May Sewing Machine of the Month! SAVE 25% Off the bernette b33 Sewing Machine online at ShopNZP.com.
Happy Sewing!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
Stitch it! Sisters is a production of NZ Productions LLC. Content in this feed is © copyright 2023 by Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC and may not be republished without written permission. You’re welcome to forward the email to a friend or colleague but it’s not okay to add the RSS feed automatically as content on a blog or other website. The FTC requires us to tell you that Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC has provided products by other companies in the course of doing business. The FTC requires us to advise you to take this information into consideration when reading this posting.
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Register Today for our SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events, Plus Shop our Spring Sale: Week One
Register Today for our SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Daytime Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus Prize Drawing Giveaways, and our Biggest Store SALE of the Year! Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
See the Nancy Zieman Community Mosaic Mural, and visit The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 100 Years of Art Deco Quilt Exhibit at the Dodge County Center for the Arts (DCCA)!
View and/or print our Downtown Fine Arts District Area Map with Event Locations, Restaurants, and Lodging in the Beaver Dam. The NEWLY RENOVATED Comfort Inn & Suites at 815 Park Ave, in Beaver Dam is now accepting phone reservations under our Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio “Sewing Event” Hotel Block. Call and reserve your hotel room today! Phone: (920) 887-7171.
Evening Events – LIVE IN PERSON
Film Screening of Nancy Zieman: Extraordinary Grace Film
with PBS Wisconsin sponsored by Richard Zieman
Thursday. May 18 • 6pm-7:30pm
Join us, along with family, friends and special guests for a Film Screening of PBS Wisconsin documentary, Nancy Zieman: Extraordinary Grace. Richard Zieman is sponsoring this special evening event! Register at no charge at ShopNZP.com.
Celebrating 40 Years of Sewing With Nancy® with the Stitch it! Sisters®
Friday. May 19 • 6pm-7:30pm
Join the creative women behind the Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio to celebrate 40 years of Sewing With Nancy®, plus a suprise guest will join us for the bloober reel, and more! Includes refreshments $20.
Seminars- LIVE IN PERSON
Choose from three-days of Lecture-Demos featuring Sewing, Quilting, and Machine Embroidery by Sewlebrities Mary Mulari, Lorraine Torrence, Judy Gauthier, Lauri Valle, and Deanna Springer. Purchase a NEW! VIP Seminar Pass and receive all-access admission to every seminar for all three event days, plus receive a VIP Badge with Lanyard, and more!
Sit & Sew Classes – LIVE IN PERSON
Sit & Sew on a BERNINA L860 Serger, L890 Serger, and the NEW! Special Edition Kaffe Fassett BERNINA B770 QE Sewing & Embroidery Machine and learn new techniques while sewing a project. Visit the BERNINA Booth for Special Event SALES and sign up for the FREE! Make-it! Take-it! Seating is limited.
NEW! VIP Seminar Pass! Purchase a NEW! VIP Seminar Pass for $49 and receive all-access admission to every daytime seminar and attend as many and as often, as you’d like! P lus receive a VIP Badge with Lanyard, and more!
Vendor Mall – LIVE IN PERSON
Visit the Vendor Mall and learn about the latest tools for sewing, quilting, and creating from our industry’s best Brand Ambassadors!
Join us May 18-20 for our SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Event at the Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio featuring Sewing Seminars, Sit & Sew Workshops, Make-it! Take-it!, Sewlebrity Presenters, Brand Ambassadors, Evening Events, Meet the Stitch it Sisters, shop our exclusive Special Event SALES, Sign up for the Event Prize Drawings for a chance to to win prizes from BERNINA, bernette, LauraStar, Clover, June Tailor, OESD, Benartex, Schmetz Needles, and more – including a bernette b05 Academy Sewing Machine!
Register by May 8 and save $2 per Seminar, Sit & Sew, & Evening Event.
Seminars are $10-$20 ea. in advance ($12-$22 on-site), Sit & Sew Workshops are $59 ea. ($61 on-site), Evening Event is $20 ea. ($22 on-site). Seating is limited. Register online at ShopNZP.com.
SAVE $5*—Register online at ShopNZP.com and the registration fee is waived.
*A $5 registration fee will be added to each mail and phone registration.
Admission fee not required for Vendor Mall, Vendor Demos, Make it Take-it, or for shopping at the Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio.
Note: Live In-Person Events are located at the Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio and BDACT Beaver Dam Area Community Theater in downtown Beaver Dam WI.
Event Hours: Thurs. May 18–Fri. May 19, 9am-5pm • Sat. May 20, 9am-4pm
NANCY ZIEMAN SEWING STUDIO120 FRONT STREET • BEAVER DAM, WI 53916 INFO@ZIEMANPRODUCTIONS.COM • ShopNZP.com
May Sewing Machine of the Month! SAVE 25% Off the bernette b33 Sewing Machine online at ShopNZP.com.
Happy Sewing!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
Stitch it! Sisters is a production of NZ Productions LLC. Content in this feed is © copyright 2023 by Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC and may not be republished without written permission. You’re welcome to forward the email to a friend or colleague but it’s not okay to add the RSS feed automatically as content on a blog or other website. The FTC requires us to tell you that Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC has provided products by other companies in the course of doing business. The FTC requires us to advise you to take this information into consideration when reading this posting.
Make sure you are subscribed to Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC enews mailing list so you won’t miss a thing. Sign up at nancyzieman.com/blog/enews . And join us on YouTube, Facebook,Instagram and Pinterest!April 29, 2023
Sew our One-Seam Skirt Sewing with Crepe Knits
Sew our One-Seam Skirt with just one yard of our Crepe Knit Fabric and a yard-or-so of 3″ knit elastic. Our One-Seam Skirt has no elastic casing and is so fast to make – you’ll be sewing this summer wardrobe staple in two hours or less with our sewing tutorial, below! Soft to the touch, and easy to sew, crepe knits are ideal for sewing dresses, tunics, tops, skirts, scarves and more! This medium weight double knit fabric combines the body of a knit and the beauty and drape of a crepe texture with 25% crosswise stretch — for added comfort and ease. 95% Polyester/5% Spandex, Width: 60″.
Our lovely Crepe Knit Fabrics are available in assorted traditional florals, modern florals, fractured animal prints, medallions, paisley, stripes, and solids. Now in-store at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio and on-line at ShopNZP.com.
Plus our National Serger Month Sale ends this weekend! Shop bernette Serger/Overlock Machines and bernette Coverstitch Machines from BERNINA in-store at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio and on-line at ShopNZP.com.
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 210 One-Seam Skirt!Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 210, One-Seam Skirt Sewing Tutorial Video with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey from Team NZP! In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share how to make our One-Seam Skirt completely on a serger!
Purchase our Exclusive One-Seam Skirt Sewing Pattern and NEW! Crepe Knit Fabrics at ShopNZP.com.
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One-Seam Skirt SuppliesExclusive One-Seam Skirt Bundle Box by the Stitch it! Sisters
Or, Exclusive One-Seam Skirt Sewing Pattern & 1 yds. Crepe Knit Fabric and a yard-or-so of 3″ knit elastic, and four 1″ x 17″ strips Pellon Wonder-Under Fusible Web.
Clover’s Heart Shaped Straight Pins
Clover’s Retractable Spring Tape Measure
Clover’s Chaco Liner or Marking Pen
June Tailor’s Eze-View Pressing Cloth
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Four Cones Coordinating Serger Cone Thread
Schmetz ELx 705 Serger Needles Size 80/12
4-Thread Serger Sewing Machine, such as our bernette b64 AIRLOCK Overlocker
Optional: bernette b42 Coverstitch Machine
Prepare your fabrics! Pre-shrink fabrics by steaming and pressing. Then, stabilize fabrics for the sewing process by pressing and starching fabrics with Quilter’s Starch Savvy.
One-Seam Skirt
Finished Measurements
Approx. side length from waist: 32″ L
Cut Fabrics and Supplies
Cut four 1″ x 17″ strips Pellon Wonder-Under Fusible Web.Using a tape measure, measure waist.
Before cutting skirt rectangle, wrap greatest stretch of fabric rectangle around waist and test-fit through hips. Mark rectangle skirt width with pins – with desired ease in mind. Reminder to allow an additional 1/2″ for seam allowances.
Using pins, quarter-mark elastic and upper edge skirt fabric.
When attaching elastic to skirt with a flatlock stitch on a serger, place elastic to skirt with right sides together, and place pins parallel to cut edge.
When stitching elastic to skirt with a sewing machine, set sewing machine for a “wobble-stitch”: Choose a slight zigzag (2.0-2.5 length and .5 width). On the outside, this stitch will give the appearance of a straight stitch, while providing a slight amount of stretch to the seam! Or, choose a 4-thread overlock serger stitch. Now’s the perfect time to use a serger!
Stitch or serge seam with 1/4″ seam allowance, or use presser foot edge as a guide.Stitch elastic to skirt top, stretching elastic as you sew.Be sure to backstitch at seam beginning and ending – when stitching with a sewing machine.
Finish One-Seam Skirt
Fold elastic to skirt inside with wrong sides together. Pin at side seam and at halfway – point (where a second side seam would usually be positioned).
You’re the designer! Choose your desired skirt length plus 1″, and shorten skirt by trimming away extra fabric.
Using Clover’s Hot Ruler, Eze-View Press Cloth and iron, turn up lower skirt and press 1″ lower hem.
The bernette 42 FUNLOCK Coverstitch only Machine features coverstitch options in 2.8 mm and 5.6 mm widths, plus a chain stitch!
Make one or more of our super-easy One-Seam Skirts!
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 210, One-Seam Skirt Sewing Tutorial Video with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey from Team NZP! In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share how to make our One-Seam Skirt completely on a serger!
Exclusive One-Seam Skirt Bundle Box by the Stitch it! Sisters
Or, Exclusive One-Seam Skirt Sewing Pattern & 1 yds. Crepe Knit Fabric and a yard-or-so of 3″ knit elastic, and four 1″ x 17″ strips Pellon Wonder-Under Fusible Web.
Clover’s Heart Shaped Straight Pins
Clover’s Retractable Spring Tape Measure
Clover’s Chaco Liner or Marking Pen
June Tailor’s Eze-View Pressing Cloth
Iron
Four Cones Coordinating Serger Cone Thread
Schmetz ELx 705 Serger Needles Size 80/12
4-Thread Serger Sewing Machine, such as our NEW! bernette b64 AIRLOCK Overlocker
Optional: NEW! bernette b42 Coverstitch Machine
Learn more about the bernette b42 Coverstitch only Machine at ShopNZP.com!
Shop Elastic, Cotton Webbing, Zippers & More at ShopNZP.com
For a chance to be the random winner of one Double-Eyed Needle from Team NZP, please leave a comment below about our Crepe Knits or One Seam Skirt by the Stitch it! Sisters!
NZP will give away one Double-Eyed Needle to one US resident in the 48 contiguous states. Winner must reply within 30 days to the official giveaway announcement email message sent from Nancy Zieman Productions.
Happy Sewing!
Team Nancy Zieman
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