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Maya’s DIY oven mitts
I dedicate this project to a dear friend, who was rather indignant that I had not yet named a sewing pattern after her. Maya, this one’s for you. I have recently moved into a gorgeous new apartment with my flatmate, and my ever-increasing fabric stash has had to make the transition with me. My new…
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How to use a PDF sewing pattern
Digital sewing patterns are PDF documents that are immediately available for download and printing at home, which means more sewing and less waiting for the post! There are a few things to keep in mind about using a pdf sewing pattern, which I will take you through here. How will I receive my pattern from…
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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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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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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…
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Gigantic squid pillow
If you’re interested in marine life usurping your space on the couch, then this one’s for you. Someone fantastic uploaded a great tutorial on how to make and sew a giant squid (it’s an 8-foot plushie!) over on Build-A-DIY. All I can say is: it works. I made Susy the Squid as a gift for…
