Gail from Quilt, Knit, Run shares her method for hemming a pair of jeans. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Hemming a pair of jeans
Gail from Quilt, Knit, Run shares her method for hemming a pair of jeans. Go to the tutorial.
[via Field Trips in Fiber]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, pants, jeans, hem, alteration[/tags]
Cool idea: Shirt-sleeve cupcakes
It seems everyone is repurposing dress shirts into kids’ dresses, adult skirts, purses – even fabric food. Nifty Thrifty makes these softie cupakes using the shirt cuffs left over from dress shirts she’s cut up into pillows. Definitely a cool … Read More...
Cool idea: Shirt-sleeve cupcakes
It seems everyone is repurposing dress shirts into kids’ dresses, adult skirts, purses - even fabric food. Nifty Thrifty makes these softie cupakes using the shirt cuffs left over from dress shirts she’s cut up into pillows. Definitely a cool idea! Read…
Sneak peek: Rouenneries by French General
French General has a new line coming out for Moda, Rouenneries. In case you’re curious, Rouenneries refers to cotton prints produced in Rouen, France during the mid-18th century. You can read more about this new fabric line at French General’s blog.
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Tutorial: 3-D flower applique
Just Deanna shares a tutorial for making this 3-d flower applique. The center of the flower stitched down on all sides, but the petals are attached only in the center of the flower. Go to the tutorial.
Cool idea: DIY storage ottomans
This ottoman by Darling Petunia is more than just a soft kitty perch. It’s also efficient storage. Lift up the skirt to reveal the Rubbermaid tub underneath. Genius! Read more about this cool project.
Technorati Tags: sewing, storage, ottoman, rubbermaid, tub, container
…Tutorial: Ginormous button pillow
ModHomeEcTeacher posts a tutorial on Curbly showing how to make this pillow shaped like a ginormous button. Get the how-to.
Tutorial: Ginormous button pillow
ModHomeEcTeacher posts a tutorial on Curbly showing how to make this pillow shaped like a ginormous button. Get the how-to.
Tutorial: Add a zipper to a purse
Enthral Designs shares a tutorial showing how to create a zipper closure on the next purse you make. Go to the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Add a zipper to a purse
Editor’s Note: The blog linked to in this post is no longer active, but you can find the tutorial out on Instructables. Go to the tutorial on Instructables.
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Tutorial: Small square fabric basket
Find out how to make this small fabric basket from Free Spirit Fabrics. It’s just the right size to hold a stack of paper napkins. Get the tutorial.
Tutorial: Old skirt = new apron
Rostitchery shares a tutorial for an “apron cheat.” She started with a skirt she no longer wears and cut it apart into the pieces for the apron. Get the tutorial.
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…Tutorial: Old skirt = new apron
Rostitchery shares a tutorial for an “apron cheat.” She started with a skirt she no longer wears and cut it apart into the pieces for the apron. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, apron, quick, refashion, cheat, skirt[/tags]
Tutorial: Eyeglass case
Keep the scratches off your glasses with this eyeglass case. Amazing Mae shares a tutorial for making one. Get the how-to.
Tutorial: Sew your own dish scrubbies
Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of Craft Sanity shows how to make your own dish scrubbies. All it takes is some tulle and a bit of string. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. Get the tutorial.
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…Tutorial: Sew your own dish scrubbies
Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of Craft Sanity shows how to make your own dish scrubbies. All it takes is some tulle and a bit of string. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. Get the tutorial.
[tags]sewing, tutorial, dish, scrubbie, scrubber, tulle[/tags]
Tutorial: Shape up an old boxy tee
Etsy street team EcoEtsy shows what to do with an old boxy t-shirt. A few cuts, some gathers, and a little waistband take the old t-shirt from boxy and boring to shapely and flattering. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Shape up an old boxy tee
Etsy street team EcoEtsy shows what to do with an old boxy t-shirt. A few cuts, some gathers, and a little waistband take the old t-shirt from boxy and boring to shapely and flattering. Get the how-to.
[via Craftzine]
Sneak Peek: Spellbound by Patricia Bravo
Patricia Bravo of Art Gallery Fabrics continues her sneak peeks, this time with a peek at Spellbound. Spellbound will be available in two coloways - Quiet Spell (shown here) and Loud Spell. See more photos of this upcoming line at Art Gallery Fabrics…