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Make a quilt: part 2
Last time I spoke a little bit getting started with quilt-making, and in this post I’ll chat about actually putting the quilt top together. Once I had finally cut all my squares out of the Worn and Washed scraps of Liberty prints, I found I was still a few short. So I decided to supplement…
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Make a quilt: part 1
Completely charmed by all the gorgeous patterns, I bought these lovely scraps of Liberty fabrics compiled by Worn and Washed Fabrics. I couldn’t bring myself to separate the fabrics for use in different projects — the thought of keeping the gorgeous chaos of colour and pattern was all too alluring. And so a quilt seemed…
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Make your own pattern for a velvet top
This is a lovely, quick afternoon project if you feel like something new to wear out in the evening. In this tutorial, I’ll take you through making a velvet top from scratch, using a t-shirt you already have in your wardrobe to make your own pattern. Let’s get started! 1. Choose a top that you…
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How to cross stitch
Cross stitch is fun and simple, and a nice way to get into sewing or crafting. A small cross stitch sampler makes a great gift, piece of wall art, or greeting card. This tutorial will show you the basic stuff you need and techniques you need to know to get stitching! Stuff you need Embroidery…
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Sewing stretch fabric
Sewing stretch fabric can be a somewhat daunting prospect, but it need not be difficult! I took on my first experiment with sewing stretch fabric recently when I made a basic knit T-shirt for a friend. Overlocker or regular sewing machine? The great thing about most stretch fabrics is that the edges do not usually…
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Pleated picnic skirt
Sewing Pattern Review of Burda 02/2013 #133 For my latest creation, I tackled this Burda sewing pattern that I dug up out of the magazines I had. Although it’s quite a full skirt when completed, and has the appearance of complexity with the pleats and buttoned belt, it’s actually all rather simple in its construction.…
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Things to make out of old t-shirts
Here’s a tutorial that will teach you how to turn a couple of old t-shirts into some fun and quirky cushion covers. 1. For this tutorial, all you need is a few old t-shirts, some cushion inners and a sewing machine. 2. Turn your t-shirt inside out and sew up the bottom edges. 3. Place…
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Dress-making without an official pattern
Making a DIY dress pattern This is something I would never have attempted in the past, but have found to be rather exhilarating. I bought a beautiful abstract polka dot print on a whim, and since I had nothing particular in mind for it, I thought I’d try out sewing on the fly. The feeling…
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Les Sylphides: make a Romantic tutu
Sew a ballet tutu There are quite a few ballet tutu tutorials out there (say that 6 times, fast), but many of them teach you how to NOT sew a tutu. So this is my small attempt at filling a gap in the Internet. Materials About 6 or 7m white tulle or veiling White cotton…
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Quick & easy cushion covers
This is a great DIY project if you’re looking to spruce up the living room. Measure up your current cushions, buy some fabric you like, a few zips (just a little shorter than the full width of your cushion), a reel of matching thread, and you’re good to go. This is the old cushion I…
