grass regalia help

[short apache girl]

Hi i have a 8yr. and a 2 yr. I started making them rossettes out of yard and mirrors and the head rossette. My question is what is easier ribbon or yarn to sew on a shirt and the bottom part (like a brech clot). I want to use the yarn but i like the way the ribbon moves. Yarn is cheaper too. And i don't really understand how to attach the yarn on besides using bias tape. I don't know how to put it on with bias tape? there was another thread about making kids grass but i didn't understand how to attach the "Grass". i would really like to know how if any body could help me.

[sookout sh'nob]

I know this one is in the archive somewhere, but briefly:

The yarn fringe is tied at its mid point onto a line of cord/yarn/etc. Make your line longer than the area to be fringed and tie it between two chairs. Cut your fringe twice as long as you want it to be and lay it over the cord so that each side of the fringe is even. Tie the fringe underneath the cord in a knot. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. When you are done, sew the fringe cord in between the two side of double sided bias tape. Sew this to the apron, etc.

You can do this with the ribbon too.

Hi i have a 8yr. and a 2 yr. I started making them rossettes out of yard and mirrors and the head rossette. My question is what is easier ribbon or yarn to sew on a shirt and the bottom part (like a brech clot). I want to use the yarn but i like the way the ribbon moves. Yarn is cheaper too. And i don't really understand how to attach the yarn on besides using bias tape. I don't know how to put it on with bias tape? there was another thread about making kids grass but i didn't understand how to attach the "Grass". i would really like to know how if any body could help me.

[short apache girl]

I know this one is in the archive somewhere, but briefly:

The yarn fringe is tied at its mid point onto a line of cord/yarn/etc. Make your line longer than the area to be fringed and tie it between two chairs. Cut your fringe twice as long as you want it to be and lay it over the cord so that each side of the fringe is even. Tie the fringe underneath the cord in a knot. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. When you are done, sew the fringe cord in between the two side of double sided bias tape. Sew this to the apron, etc.

You can do this with the ribbon too.

Thanks for the help. so the cord is on top or bottom of material then the tape? thats what is bugging me is the tape just don't know what side?

[Iowa_Boy]

Does anyone have the link to Janet Littlecrow's tutorial on sewing yarn grass dance fringe. Its the best way, even easier than the chair/knotting method, and it makes it easier to sew it on, and leaves less of a bulge on the outfit.

I can't find it.... anyone?

[Joe's Dad]

Does anyone have the link to Janet Littlecrow's tutorial on sewing yarn grass dance fringe. Its the best way, even easier than the chair/knotting method, and it makes it easier to sew it on, and leaves less of a bulge on the outfit.

I can't find it.... anyone?

Dis one?

Littlecrow Trading Post Blog: Janet's Easy Method For Adding Yarn To A Grass Dance Outfit

[Iowa_Boy]

Dis one?

Littlecrow Trading Post Blog: Janet's Easy Method For Adding Yarn To A Grass Dance Outfit

As many of you know, I am an idiot.

thank you!

[sookout sh'nob]

Dis one?

Littlecrow Trading Post Blog: Janet's Easy Method For Adding Yarn To A Grass Dance Outfit

Tried it out for kicks and man, that goes pretty quick! Added the link into the FAQ - Thanks IB and JD.

Miigwech!

[Joe's Dad]

Tried it out for kicks and man, that goes pretty quick! Added the link into the FAQ - Thanks IB and JD.

Miigwech!

You can put the chairs and clothesline cord in storage now! LOL

[short apache girl]

Dis one?

Littlecrow Trading Post Blog: Janet's Easy Method For Adding Yarn To A Grass Dance Outfit

awesome thanks so much! this helps out alot i have a sewing machine. just need to get busy.

[sookout sh'nob]

You can put the chairs and clothesline cord in storage now! LOL

Possibly - I haven't made a full regalia with it yet, but my sense is that it will knock a day off my time, maybe more.

[short apache girl]

help with grass cape and apron?

making grass regalia for my sons. ok i have one more question how would u make the cape and apron? I want to sew the apon onto the pants and maybe the cape not sewn on the shirt. don't know yet? would i just double the material for the cape and apron or add peltex in between or wonder under?

[wyo_rose]

With most material there's no need for a "stiffener" between the 2 layers of fabric. I just sandwich the yarn between the layers and sew away. Janet's technique looks good, but I like a LOT of yarn, so I keep stuffing it towards the sewing machine needle to get a fuller look.

For lil guys, you can sew the aprons on the pants.

On some outfits, I've used sweats as the bottoms, cut off the legs, sewed yarn on the bottom of the legs, and down the sides of the legs. On my grandson's apron, there's a casing at the top and I just ran elastic through the front and back and secured it with a safety pin so it's adjustable and stretchable.

I don't think you need to be sewing a cape to the shirt. Just put some ties on the sides of the cape to hold it in place.

[short apache girl]

thanks

thanks again. i just like to make sure its correct before i start.

[sookout sh'nob]

With most material there's no need for a "stiffener" between the 2 layers of fabric. I just sandwich the yarn between the layers and sew away. Janet's technique looks good, but I like a LOT of yarn, so I keep stuffing it towards the sewing machine needle to get a fuller look.

Rose -

I just got a new sewing machine for doin all my chores and eatin all my green beans and am having trouble figuring out how to to rig it to not choke on the yarn and apron sandwich. My old machine didn't have nearly as many controls and was pretty easy to set up. Any suggestions would be great - thanks!

~The nob

[wyo_rose]

This is how I do my lil boys grass outfits:

1. Cut out two layers of fabric for the cape and aprons with a 1" seam allowance.

IMAG0123 by wyo_rose, on Flickr

2. Wrap yarn loosely around the end of a 6" x 24" plastic quilting ruler (or a 6 inch piece of cardboard), several layers thick.

IMAG0124 by wyo_rose, on Flickr

IMAG0128 by wyo_rose, on Flickr

3. Slip off the yarn trying to disturb the loops as little as possible.

IMAG0126 by wyo_rose, on Flickr

4. Lay the looped yarn on the right side of one of the fabric pieces with one side of the loops along the edge or slightly hanging over. Add in other colors as desired.

IMAG0130 by wyo_rose, on Flickr

IMAG0133 by wyo_rose, on Flickr


5. Place the other side of the fabric wrong side up, so you have a sandwich of fabric-yarn-fabric with the right sides of the fabric facing each other. That way you don't run the risk of yarn messing with your needle/presser foot.

IMAG0131 by wyo_rose, on Flickr

6. Sew a 1 inch seam allowance, stuffing the yarn towards the needle where necessary.

7. Turn right side out, and trim yarn so you cut off the loops and even up the yarn.

8. For the apron, edge the neckline with bias tape, and for the apron, sew the top edge over in a casing and add elastic or a tie.

I'll try to take some pics.