Smocked Shwe Swhe Romper
I’ve been getting requests for more smocks for babies. So I decided to make this easy to wear romper. Ready to be blocked. …
Shwe Shwe
Hand smocked Indigo Shwe Shwe dresses.
I eventually completed some smocked sundresses using Shwe Shwe. They both have bias tape around the armholes and for the shoulder ties. Ready to be blocked. I usually leave it to dry overnight. This one with the front and back yoke is smocked in front. I like to finish my seams with a …
Shwe Shwe quilt blocks
I’ve completed enough smaller quilts to finally venture out and make one for us.And since my husband loves quilts, he appreciates and does not mind me spending hours creating them.I started on this quilt about eight months ago.I used blue shwe shwe with chambray.Since this is my first King size quilt I’m working on,I decided …
Why I love Shwe Shwe
Pronounced as “shwear shwear”as in wear. Even as a child,I’ve always loved shwe shwe.I was fascinated by the intricate and detailed prints and how many variations there were using the same technique. After doing some research on this unique fabric, I love it more and more. And then coincidentally during my recent trip back home, …
My Shwe Shwe bucket hats
I downloaded a simplicity pattern last year sometime.There were no instuctions but it seemed straightforward.I used 1/4 inch seam allowance. I can’t seem to find the pattern on line anymore. I also found a pattern for a toddler bucket hat yesterday athttp://sewmuchado.blogspot.com/2010/07/tutorial-4-in-1-reversible-toddler.html and made a toddler hat as well.I used interfacing for the adult size …