Tutorial: 10 minute bunting

Priti, the creative mind behind Arm Candy For You, invites you to embark on a delightful crafting adventure with her ingenious tutorial on transforming fabric scraps into a charming bunting in just 10 minutes! With her step-by-step instructions and creative inspiration, you’ll discover how to breathe new life into your fabric remnants and create a festive decoration that adds a touch of whimsy to any space.

In her easy-to-follow tutorial, Priti demonstrates how simple and accessible crafting can be, even with limited time and resources. With just a few basic materials and minimal sewing skills, you’ll be able to whip up a beautiful bunting that exudes charm and personality. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a novice enthusiast, Priti’s tutorial offers something for everyone, empowering you to unleash your creativity and make something truly special out of your fabric scraps.

The beauty of Priti’s bunting tutorial lies in its versatility and adaptability. By using fabric scraps of various colors, patterns, and textures, you can customize your bunting to suit any occasion or theme—from festive holiday décor to whimsical nursery accents. The possibilities are endless, allowing you to let your imagination soar and create a one-of-a-kind decoration that reflects your unique style and personality.

Moreover, Priti’s tutorial offers a sustainable and eco-friendly solution to crafting, promoting the principles of upcycling and repurposing in creative endeavors. By utilizing fabric scraps that would otherwise be destined for the trash, you not only reduce waste but also give new life to materials that hold sentimental value or evoke fond memories—a truly meaningful way to decorate your home or celebrate special occasions.

Whether you’re looking to add a pop of color to a party, spruce up a room for a seasonal celebration, or simply indulge in a fun and rewarding crafting project, Priti’s fabric scrap bunting tutorial is sure to inspire and delight. So gather your fabric scraps, dust off your sewing machine, and let your creativity shine as you follow along with Priti’s quick and easy tutorial. In just 10 minutes, you’ll have a charming bunting that brightens any space and brings joy to all who behold it.

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I’m always tempted by the pretty velvets at the fabric store. So much texture! And the way the fibers catch the light! But sewing on velvet is trickier than you’d think. That nap that lends beautiful texture also likes to slip and crawl. That nap can also spell disaster if you cut a piece the wrong direction. That isn’t to say you shouldn’t use buy that velvet and sew it into something gorgeous, you just need to go into your velvet sewing project prepared. And Melissa at Melly Sews has a post that takes you step by step through sewing on velvet.

Velvet is such a luscious fabric, especially for winter sewing projects. Of course there are velvet Christmas sewing projects – stockings, tree skirts, santa hats – but velvet is beautiful for all winter. Think of all the gorgeous velvet dresses, evening bags, hair accessories, even pillows and other home décor that you see all winter long.

Melly Sews’ post gives you the tips and tricks you need to know in order for your velvet sewing project to end up a success. There are types of projects better suited for velvets, and kinds of projects to avoid. She describes the different types of velvet available. And she also tells the best way to lay out and cut your pattern pieces from velvet fabric. Her tutorial also covers marking, pressing, and of course sewing that beautiful fabric. There’s also a video included in case that’s your preferred method for learning.

Head over to Melly Sews to learn how to sew on velvet fabric.

And if you want to learn more about that lovely blue velvet dress shown, she has a post that tells more about it including 2 ways to style it depending on if you want to be more dressy or more casual.

[photo credit: Melly Sews]

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