Tailor's chalk

Step 1: Enlarge a basic diamond pattern to desired size. Use dressmaker's paper to transfer diamond onto cardboard http://www.speeddresses.com/Wedding-Jewelry.html - wedding jewelry for brides . Cut out template. (See " http://www.raildresses.net - ball gown under 100 ;Transferring with chalk-backed dressmaker's paper" on page 30 of Complete Embellishing.)

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Step 5: Remove paper from webbing. Place top diamond on vest approximately 2 in. (5.1cm) below neckline. Have points of diamond on chalk line. Use iron to fuse diamond to vest. Fuse middle and bottom diamonds to vest along chalk line, making sure points of diamonds touch slightly.

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Step 2: Trace around template using tailor's chalk onto plaid wool. Make sure that fabric weave is parallel with edges of diamond http://www.speeddresses.com/Wedding-Gloves.html - ladies gloves . Cut out three diamonds. Then fray 3⁄4 in. (19mm) fringe on all edges.

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Vest in wool or synthetic knit
Fusible webbing
Iron
Sewing machine

Step 7: Referring to photograph, use chalk to draw stitching lines for embroidered diamonds. Use running stitch and yarn to embroider fabric diamonds along stitching lines and chalk-marked diamonds http://www.cropdresses.net/CELEBRITY-DRESSES.html - dress up celebrities . An embroidery hoop isn't necessary. (See "Running stitch" on page 20.)

Step 3: Mark a line down center of vest using tailor's chalk.

Materials
Chalk-backed dressmaker's paper
Pencil
Lightweight cardboard

Matching sewing thread

Step 6: Using straight stitch, machine-sew diamonds to vest 3⁄4 in. (19mm) from all edges.

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Size 18 chenille needle

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Paper scissors

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