Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shows how to give a throw pillow a facelift – in just five minutes. Her trick for keeping the pillow out of the way while stitching the cover closed is brilliant! Get the how-to.
[photo from Grosgrain]
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, by Anne Weaver. 2 Comments
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shows how to give a throw pillow a facelift – in just five minutes. Her trick for keeping the pillow out of the way while stitching the cover closed is brilliant! Get the how-to.
[photo from Grosgrain]
The Re:Fashion Wardrobe by Portia Lawrie is a groundbreaking guide that not only introduces you to the art of sewing but also empowers you to make a positive impact on the environment. With a notable rating of 4.6 stars and recognition as one of Publishers Weekly’s Top 10 Lifestyle books in 2023, this book stands out in the world of sustainable fashion.
Portia Lawrie, known for leading the Refashioners – fashion reuse pioneers, takes readers on a transformative journey. The book addresses the critical issue of clothing waste due to fast fashion trends and provides a solution: creating a sustainable capsule wardrobe tailored to your style.
The emphasis on practicality is evident in every project, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced sewers. The book encourages readers to adapt and cut away at various clothing items, from tops to trousers and dresses, empowering them to build a stylish, modern capsule wardrobe suitable for year-round wear.
Sewing Tutorial: Fitted tunic from a Re-fashioned button-up shirt and a t-shirt
Shirley Davis says
I would like to print the instructions for the 5 Minute Simple Pillow 2010/10/20. For some reason it won’t fit on a 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper. Any ideas?
Thank you.
Shirley Davis
anneweaver says
That’s odd! I’ve never had that happen. Sometimes what I do when I’m printing tutorials is just print a selected area. For example, I’d skip over all of the header material and just highlight the text and photos of the tutorial itself. Then I click choose File –> Print. When the Print dialog comes up, check “Selection” in the Page Range box. I do it because it saves tons of ink, but it might help keep it to an 8 1/2 x 11 size, too.
–Anne