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Lorie from You Can Make This blog has so much to say about the correct way to square up blocks she starts by pointing out seven of the least effective methods people try when attempting it. Read … Read More...
Tutorial: Cutting apart jeans to gain the most reusable denim
Instructables user passionfly shows how to cut apart an old pair jeans in order to gain the most reusable pieces of denim. Go to the tutorial.
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Technorati Tags: sewing, tutorial, refashion, denim, jeans, cutting, recycled
Tutorial: Cutting apart jeans to gain the most reusable denim for Sewing
Instructables user passionfly shows how to cut apart an old pair of jeans in order to gain the most reusable pieces of denim. Go to the tutorial.
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Looking for more re-fashion patterns? Check these out … Read More...
Tutorial: Pressing a bag for professional results
Joan from Lazy Girl Blog shows how to press a handbag that you’ve sewn in order to achieve perfect shaping. This important step helps create sharp corners and good shaping. Go to the tutorial.
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Ladybug, Ladybug, fly away home!
by Corrine Sinclair
Want to make some cute as can be ladybug beads? Click here for the tutorial on Squidoo!
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Tutorial: Reverse applique a t-shirt
Tutorial: Reverse applique a t-shirt
Cathie Filian shows how to add some “cool” to a t-shirt or hoodie with reverse applique. Go to the tutorial.
[photo from Cathie Filian blog]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, reverse, applique, t-shirt, tee, hoodie[/tags]
Orange n’ Daisy Centerpiece
Create a clever centerpiece from oranges and daisies with the how-tos HERE at Real Simple.
Technorati Tags: orange, daisy, centerpiece, fruit, flowers
Orange n’ Daisy Centerpiece
Create a clever centerpiece from oranges and daisies with the how-tos HERE at Real Simple.
[tags]orange, daisy, centerpiece, fruit, flowers[/tags]
BOM: Sugar Stick quilt block
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The Empire Quilt Guild of NYC invites you to participate in their 2009-2010 BOM. Organizers promise lots of fresh new ideas. Instructions for making the Sugar Stick block available here. I heart this quilt, shown here, made from this BOM. Via Attic Window Quilt Shop.
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Mega tutorial: Girl’s summer skirts series
LiEr from Ikat Bag has just finished up her blog series on summer skirts. The series of six tutorials show how to make a classic gathered skirt, a tiered skirt, a gathered panel skirt, a fitted panel skirt, a circular skirt,…
Mega tutorial: Girl’s summer skirts series
LiEr from Ikat Bag has just finished up her blog series on summer skirts. The series of six tutorials show how to make a classic gathered skirt, a tiered skirt, a gathered panel skirt, a fitted panel … Read More...
Tutorial: Bandana pillow
Sometimes the simplest projects are also the most striking. This is certainly true with this bandana pillow by Cut Out + Keep user craftalien. The square pillow really shows off the detailing on the bandana. Get the how-to.
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Mosaic in South Los Angeles
This piece was created by Jose Robelo
It’s so inspring to see glass enrich the lives of people who wouldn’t necessarily be exposed to it. A really wonderful organization called Piece by Piece is bringing glass mosaic and other techniques of…
Mosaic in South Los Angeles
It’s so inspring to see glass enrich the lives of people who wouldn’t necessarily be exposed to it. A really wonderful organization called Piece by Piece is bringing glass mosaic and other techniques of how to create with glass to … Read More...
Lavender spheres tutorial
Make these lovely lavender spheres by Beyond a Garden to decorate and add the gentle scent of lavender. Keep them near your bed if you need a bit of help sleeping. I love these and think I will also…
Tutorial: Friendship hair band from old t-shirts
Tutorial: Friendship hair band from old t-shirts
Pickles shows how to make this hair band from old t-shirts. She cut long strips of knit and them knotted them like a friendship bracelet. Get the how-to.
[photo from Pickles]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, friendship, headband, hair, band, t-shirt, … Read More...
Technique Video: Simplicity with Close To My Heart
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Visit the Close To My Heart website and watch the great new Art and Soul video which focuses on simplicity and basics. There’s a great technique for making your own background papers with random stamping, how…
Technique Video: Simplicity with Close To My Heart
Visit the Close To My Heart website and watch the great new Art and Soul video which focuses on simplicity and basics. There’s a great technique for making your own background papers with random stamping, how to pick out the… Read More...