Sometimes it’s the simplest of sewing techniques that can give us problems. For me, it was sewing on a button. For the first several years that I sewed, all buttonholes were sewn by me on my machine but all buttons…
Tutorial: Sewing on a button
Sometimes it’s the simplest of sewing techniques that can give us problems. For me, it was sewing on a button. For the first several years that I sewed, all buttonholes were sewn by me on my machine but all buttons … Read More...
Tutorial: Estimating fabric needed to slipcover furniture
If slipcovering a favorite chair or couch is on the horizon for you, then you’ve probably spent some time eyeballing your furniture and guestimating how much fabric it would take to cover it. CraftStylish helps take the guesswork out of … Read More...
Tutorial: Estimating fabric needed to slipcover furniture
If slipcovering a favorite chair or couch is on the horizon for you, then you’ve probably spent some time eyeballing your furniture and guestimating how much fabric it would take to cover it. CraftStylish helps take the guesswork out of the…
Tutorial: Yo-yo pillow cover
Design Sponge shows how to create a pillow cover encrusted with fabric yo-yos. Get the tutorial.
[photo from Design Sponge]
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Tutorial: Adding cuffs to a shorts pattern
The folks over at CraftStylish show how to alter a shorts pattern to add a cuff. I love this finish! Get the how-to.
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Sewing Pattern: Adding cuffs to a shorts pattern
The folks over at CraftStylish show how to alter a shorts pattern to add a cuff. I love this finish! Get the how-to.
[photo from CraftStylish]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, shorts, cuff, pattern, alteration, add[/tags] Looking for more Shorts patterns? Check … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable sandwich bags for back-to-school
Sewing Tutorial: Reusable sandwich bags for back-to-school
Head over to Dabbled to find out how to make reusable sandwich bags. They’re made from clear vinyl,
velcro, and pretty ribbon. If you want to include your child in the back-to-school preparations, let them pick out the ribbon. Go … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Sewing buckram interfacing
When your sewing project needs that extra bit of structure and stability, buckram interfacing can be a real game-changer. Whether you’re working on a hat, a bag, or even curtain headers, the addition of buckram can make all the difference … Read More...
Tutorial: Sewing buckram interfacing
When your project needs extra structure, a lining (or interlining) of buckram interfacing may be exactly what you need. Christine Sews shows how to sew on this stiff interfacing. Get the how-to.
[photo from Christine Sews]
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Tutorial: Sewing buckram interfacing
When your project needs extra structure, a lining (or interlining) of buckram interfacing may be exactly what you need. Christine Sews shows how to sew on this stiff interfacing. Get the how-to.
[photo from Christine Sews]
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Tutorial: Adding patchwork panels to jeans legs
Lily from Block-a-Day shows to add patchwork panels to the bottom jeans legs. Not only does this create a pair of boutique-style jeans, it’s can also be an economical solution to an unexpected growth spurt! Get the how-to.
[photo from Block-a-Day]
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Sewing Tutorial: Adding patchwork panels to jeans legs
Lily from Block-a-Day demonstrates a fantastic way to upcycle your jeans by adding patchwork panels to the bottom of the legs. This technique not only transforms plain jeans into boutique-style fashion but also serves as a creative and budget-friendly solution … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiny fabric tetra charms
Handstitcher extraordinaire Mairuru shows how to make these tiny little fabric tetra charms. Looking at the construction of these little charms, the shape seems to be similar to individual-serving paper sour cream containers. She shows them hanging from a bracelet, … Read More...
Tutorial: Tiny fabric tetra charms
Handstitcher extraordinaire Mairuru shows how to make these tiny little fabric tetra charms. Looking at the construction of these little charms, the shape seems to be similar to individual-serving paper sour cream containers. She shows them hanging from a bracelet, but…
Tutorial: Mending jeans
Kim from Uber Crafter shows a couple of different ways to mend jeans. First, she shows how she closed up a slit on the leg side seam, and then she shows how she patched a hole in her husband’s worn out…
Tutorial: Mending jeans
Kim from Uber Crafter shows a couple of different ways to mend jeans. First, she shows how she closed up a slit on the leg side seam, and then she shows how she patched a hole in her husband’s worn … Read More...
Tutorial: Button monograms
Joan from Nini Makes tells how to make a large monogram out of buttons. She shows beautiful examples of button monograms on a pillow and on a book cover. This would also look great on the front of a large tote. …
Tutorial: Ruffle tank from long-sleeved tee
Alexis from My Mama Made It shows how to refashion a plain long-sleeved tee into a summer tank with a ruffled neckline. Smashing!! Go to the tutorial.
See another version of her ruffle tank here.
[photo from My Mama Made It]