Sewing Patterns For Shawls – Sewing Machines Los Angeles

Now, even I have to admit that with all the lengths and sizes and even shapes a home sewn shawl can be made it, it would make a wonderful addition to any wardrobe. I find that some of these shawls may even have an attractive collar that also adds a touch of class along with a button and loop at the neckline. Sometimes a frog or metal closure is used which adds a touch of class as well.

Shawls look great over either sports or dress attire. Sometimes shawls are made as a simple rectangle, or modified with contrast bands for another type of fashion statement.

I live in Canada, so the question of what sewing fabric to use in the making of a shawl would play a large part in whether or not this project would be completed. If I were just to utilize this shawl in the summer, I could easily home knit or home crochet a shawl for occasional use in the summer months here.

Because it does get fairly cold here, I would carefully consider all home sewing fabrics and the cost would play another large factor in the making of this home sewn shawl. Let’s face it; a fair bit of material would be required so that this shawl could get very costly in my world!

I, personally, may consider a long, shawl made of velvet and lined throughout. This may be a consideration; however, with all the fabric involved, it is highly unlikely to happen in my world here in Canada!

Most of the work involved in home sewing a shawl is sewing narrow hems that won’t turn and yet look attractive, so be sure that you know how to make narrow hems, or any narrow hem for that matter. The other option you can investigate in shawls when home sewing is to use a sewing fabric that doesn’t ravel or roll up with use, whether it be laundering or wearing.

Some shawls that are home sewn are not closed with frogs or anything in that line; instead, up to date metal fasteners which look invisible to the person viewing the garment are used which is attractive as well.

I personally, prefer a shawl with a collar – to me; this creates a fashion statement that is second to none in the evening attire department.

Would you consider a home sewn shawl or poncho to make a fashion statement and how much material would you purchase?