Home Decor – Page 164

Tutorial: Napkin rings from cardboard tubes and fabric scraps

June 11, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

This napkin ring tutorial from Merriment Design is fabric scrap-happy and recyclicioius. The base of the napkin ring is a section cut from a thick cardboard tube (e.g., Saran Wrap tube). The fabric covers can easily be cut from you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clear vinyl placemat with fabric scrap embellishments

June 1, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Moda Bake Shop shows how to make these fun summer placemats out of clear vinyl and fabric scraps. They also show how to make a set of fabric napkins to match. Get the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, placemat, napkins, clear,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ric rac edged receiving blanket

May 27, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sew Much Ado shares a tutorial for making this receiving blanket edged with ric rac. A great gift for any new mommy! Go to the tutorial. [tags]sewing, tutorial, ric rac, receiving, blanket, baby[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Ice cream cozies to keep the hands clean

May 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Nothing says summertime like an old-fashioned ice cream cone. With these ice cream cozies by Leigh Ann from The Object Project you can have the ice cream cone without the sticky hands. Made from cotton and terry cloth, these ice… Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew your own dish scrubbies

May 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

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]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fully lined tab top curtains

May 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Shelley from 7 Layer Studio shares a tutorial for making a set of fully lined tab top curtains. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, home decor, curtain, tab top, lined[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Stitch up some cork coasters

May 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Crafting a Green World shares a cool idea for plain cork coasters. Stitch on them!! Use the decorative stitches on your sewing machine and some contrasting thread to create patterns on. Get the tutorial. [photo from Crafting a Green … Read more ...

Tutorial: Canister cozies

May 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Crafting a Green World shares a tutorial for making a set of canister cozies. They made the whole set f rom a 13×17 swatch of fabric. Your set might take more or less, depending on the size of your canisters. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Free motion embroidery on a fabric trivet

May 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Ellen from The Long Thread explains how to make this pretty flower trivet. She uses free motion embroidery to “draw” the flower. If you’ve been wanting to give free motion embroidery a try, this is a great project for it. … Read more ...

Tutorial: How to make piped binding

May 4, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Piped binding is a great way to finish the edges of pillows or blankets. It’s also a great detail for jackets and other constructed garments. The Home EC Teacher’s Daughter shows you how to make piped binding. Get the how … Read more ...

Tutorial: Sew a set of reversible placemats

May 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

The How To Gal shows how to make a set of reversible placemats for your table. Make a set, and make eating in a more special event. Get the how-to from The How To Gal. [via U Create] [tags]sewing, tutorial,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make a valance from a tablerunner

May 2, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Spool {} shares a tutorial for making a valance out of a table runner. Because the table runner is a long finished piece of fabric, the repurposing is really quite simple. Get the how-to. [tags]sewing, tutorial, valance, curtain, tablerunner[/tags]… Read more ...