La Bella Donna - A Top For All Seasons - Plus, a Curved Hem Tutorial

La Bella Donna - A Top For All Seasons - Plus, a Curved Hem Tutorial
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From Kim Koluch, Dorothy’s Daughter:
I am delighted to be doing a guest vlog for Love Notions today! In this video, I am reviewing the La Bella Donna patterns for ladies and girls. I am also going to show you a tip for a flawless curved hem- every time!
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[@jennythomas3208]

Hi Kim, I just noticed your bible verse on the wall. Love it. Want to put one like this on my wall too. How blessed we are.

[@marygeorge9688]

Thank you for sharing this. I’m learning so much.

[@LoveNotions]

Yay! So happy to hear! ~K

[@Nonna_Tina]

Thank you so much for the fusible thread tip! I ran right to Joann’s and bought some -with a 50% coupon too! Best tip EVER!

[@LoveNotions]

So glad! ~K

[@teresastevens2084]

Every tip and technique that we learn from one another helps and this one is a life changer! Thank you for your review on the La Bella Donna and for sharing this fusible thread technique with us! 💗

[@Nobrand289]

I just learned of your husband's going to be with the Lord. My husband and I grieve with you and are praying for you. Even though we don't know you or him, we know what it is to be married to your best friend and know that loss is so deep. When I was flipping through pics of this pattern, I saw yours and thought you looked so cute in your floral top! Thank you for sharing your creativity and your life with us. I also love seeing what you create for your grandchildren. You're sewing memories for them!

[@lizzyr-c2708]

I never knew how to use the fusible thread. Fantastic tip! Thank you.

[@crystalsewsandstuff]

I am go to buy some of that fusible thread. Thanks for sharing this tip!

[@kristi8220]

Wow! That is a fantastic "trick" to sew a hem. Thanks for sharing Dorothy.

[@Escape10mom]

This fusible thread would be great for fabrics that are hard to hem. I don't have a problem with my coverstitch, but it's nice to have options. Thanks for the tip!!

[@sewknitbeadgrandma]

MGoodness this method saves time and money. I won't need Fusible Knit Stay Tape AND the Coverstitch machine. Fantastic Tip.

[@designed_by_danita]

YES, you blew my mind with fusible thread!!! Awesome review!

[@janstanfield6290]

The fusible thread worked great.

[@LoveNotions]

Awesome! ~K

[@beckytheobsessedstitcher1170]

What a great top!! Kim thanks for the demonstration of the fusible thread!!

[@SequoiaLynnSews]

Great Job! Thanks for sharing.

[@michaleesloan6777]

Thanks Kim I learned something today..and it’s not even 9AM yet

[@janetlaske36]

Wonderful tip thank you so much.

[@marshadimond441]

Hemming awesomeness! Thank you.

[@rachellynncreates2703]

That’s awesome! I’ve never seen the fusible thread before. I’ll be looking t Joann’s tomorrow!

[@LoveNotions]

Hope you like it!

[@rachellynncreates2703]

Love Notions Sewing Patterns, LLC they were out!! Next time though!!

[@maryhull531]

Getting to love PDF patterns . I now prefer them to commercial brands . The pdf’s are fashionable , provide for more sizes and plus sizes.

[@LoveNotions]

That's great to hear! Yes we do have extended sizing and styles for everyone! So happy you joined the pdf pattern family! 🙂 ~K

[@kmbuckhill9309]

Great review. Just got the pattern and can't wait to make it. Considering the children's pattern for my granddaughter. Did you design the pocket for your granddaughter's shirt or does LN have an add on that can be purchased?

[@gloriahopper5921]

Thank you for this fusible thread technique. Cannot wait to try it. Do you have a video of the binding neckband technique you mention in your video. Thank you.

[@LoveNotions]

You can check on Kim's channel -- Dorothy's Daughter. But the Love Notions channel has a binding method video as well for LBD :)

[@miriamcihal8409]

Man you have just made 75% of my sewing easier. Does this thread work ok on wovens as well?

[@janetlink9756]

Thankyou this was so helpful for curved hems and i love the pattern

[@barblobato1005]

Are there other threads besides the fusible thread?

[@galewinegar5235]

Do you find that the fusible hem holds up to repeated washings? Also do you ever adjust your differential feed when sewing your curved hem? Thanks, this was an interesting video!

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Yes! I have a few tops I made 3-4 years ago that have been washed and washed. The key is getting enough heat/steam.

[@vernabeckstead5148]

Kim, my La Bella Donnas fit me good except under the arms and the band could be looser. I can't find a video on how to adjust the underarm and band. Can you help me? It is the FB.

[@LoveNotions]

I would grade out to a bigger size at the underarm and sleeve. And use the band for that new size as well. ~K

[@nancymeyers5205]

When you use the fusible thread for the hem do you then have to topstitch it to make it permanent? What a great idea! Please let me know if the fusible is enough or do I need to topstitch too. Thank you for your great posts

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

If you get good fusible thread, you don’t need to stitch it. The only time it has ever come out for me is if I don’t give the full steam for 10 seconds. Resist buying an off brand. Stick with the Gutterman.

[@libbymcculla1619]

HI-Idont have a serger yet. Is there any way I can use this fusible thread to do this hem on my sewing machine.

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

I have not tried this, but I wonder if you could use a top stitching needle and zigzag it on? Or, you could wind it on a bobbin? If you try it, let me know how it works!

[@michellemains4896]

Can you use this tip on all hems? Like hemming short sleeves?

[@LoveNotions]

I don't see why not. Give it a try! :-) ~K

[@quiltygal6981]

Thanks for the hem tip I'll have to see if it's available here....... question do you sew the hem down after ironing it.

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

Quiltygal - no, I do not. It has lasted through many washes and several I have had for years. The key is to make sure you use enough heat/steam.

[@quiltygal6981]

Thankyou, that's even better then 😁😁

[@lindavictor8250]

Would you go back and renew the hem once you've fused it down?

[@dorothysdaughtersews]

No, once it’s fused, that’s it. Just use plenty of heat and steam. I have tops that are 4 and 5 years old, washed tons of times and has never fallen out.

[@marshadimond441]

Were there any changes to the pattern besides the additional sizes?

[@LoveNotions]

The pattern was redrafted for the new block, so while the fit is very very similar to the original, all pieces have changed. :) But you can redownload for free, as with all the updates that we do!.

[@lindagraff2484]

Mind blown fusable thread, who knew??

[@LoveNotions]

Right? What will they think of next? ~K