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Tutorial: Buttonholes on stretch fabric

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Peacock Chic shows how she achieved a perfect buttonhole on stretch fabric using – of all things – paper towels. Get the how-t0. [photo from Peacock Chic] [tags]sewing, tutorial, button, buttonhole, stretch, paper towel[/tags]… Read more ...

Tutorial: Make your own oilcloth

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

ModHomeEcTeacher shares a tutorial on Curbly for making your own oilcloth using linseed oil and heavy canvas or duck cloth. Go to the tutorial. [via Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, oilcloth, diy[/tags]… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Clipping for sharp corner points

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

Sharp corner points can make or break the final look of your sewing projects, especially in areas like pockets, collars, or tote bag corners. Achieving crisp, clean corners requires precise clipping and turning techniques. This tutorial will walk you through… Read more ...

Quiet Book page templates

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Jill from Homemade by Jill has created the most wonderful Quiet Book for her son. Each page is filled with different quiet activities to entertain young hands and minds. She has provided templates for many of the pages she made,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Pleated pockets

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Made by Rae shows how to create a pleated pocket. The little pinch pleat adds shaping and style to a patch pocket. Add one to your next dress or purse project. I want to put pleated pockets on everything now! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Stacked doily and button brooch

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

maximum RABBIT designs shows how to make this stacked doily and button brooch. Go to the tutorial. For instant gratifiation, ou can also purchase these brooches already made from her Etsy shop and her Folksy shop. [via Craftzine] … Read more ...

Tutorial: Appliqued 3-D Flowers

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

{Spool} is holding an free online class on applique. Each week, she’ll present a step in the process for making these 3-D appliqued flowers. The first week was an introduction, and this week’s post covers gathering supplies and creating a… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern: Big quilted fabric letters!

July 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver 3 Comments

Jessica from Happy Together shows how to make these super cute fabric letters. She made them for her daughter, who is learning her ABC’s right now. I’m also thinking this would be big fun for on-the-fly banners to hang on… Read more ...

Sewing Tutorial: Buttonhole basics

July 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Sally from Sew Sally breaks down the basics of creating buttonholes in a simple, approachable manner that anyone can follow. For her Sew, Mama, Sew! article, she starts by emphasizing the importance of measuring your button first, as this will… Read more ...

Tutorial: Large storage buckets

July 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Anything But Normal creates these large storage buckets by covering an old laundry bucket with scrapbook paper (paint bucket would also work), and then sews a fabric liner. See how she does it. [via U Create] [tags]sewing, tutorial, storage,… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric-covered cupboard organizers

July 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Cut Out + Keep user Bohemiansky shows how to make these cupboard organizers. The base is made of cardboard boxes sized to fit your cabinets, and a removable cover is made of fabric. Get the how-to. [photo from Cut … Read more ...

Tips for mass producing sewn items

July 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Handmade items are increasing in popularity, and many sewists are opening Etsy shops or displaying their items at craft fairs. When you’re making many versions of the same project, there are ways that you can maximize your sewing productivity. Debbie… Read more ...

Tutorial: Buttonholes on stretch fabric

Tutorial: Make your own oilcloth

Sewing Tutorial: Clipping for sharp corner points

Quiet Book page templates

Tutorial: Pleated pockets

Tutorial: Stacked doily and button brooch

Tutorial: Appliqued 3-D Flowers

Sewing Pattern: Big quilted fabric letters!

Sewing Tutorial: Buttonhole basics

Tutorial: Large storage buckets

Tutorial: Fabric-covered cupboard organizers

Tips for mass producing sewn items

Tutorial: Hanging garbage bag for the car

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