Patchwork kitchen towels are super-easy. They add a pop of color to your cooking space and they make really nice gifts too. If you make one you’ll want to make more! You can go wild and coordinate these with your patchwork hot pads. Patchwork Kitchen Towels First off, find a very basic kitchen towel. Mine[…]
Slipcovers for Stools
Here is the great option for your stools. A stool is a great way to begin learning how to make slipcovers. Slipcovers for Stools Materials Requirement • Stool base• Wood to cover top of stool base• Foam to cover top of stool base• Batting• Staple gun• Muslin or other cheap, light, easy-to-sew fabric• Fabric To[…]
Fabric Bulletin Board
Supplies Required • 1 stretched artist’s canvas, any size (available at craft stores or online)• 1 piece of background fabric, cut to 2-3” wider than canvas on every side• 1 piece of lightweight batting, cut to same size as background fabric• Ribbon, ¼” to ½” wide (length depends on selected canvas size and preferred number[…]
How to Cut Out Curtains
This tutorial was created by Rachel. Hopefully you will enjoy her Cut Out Curtains tutorial below. This is a fun way to jazz up plain panel curtains. I’ve done a repetitive design, but you could also try a monogram or another simpler design. You will need Panel Curtains Sewing Machine with zigzag stitch Thread Colored[…]
How to Make Fabric Storage Basket Liner
Kristine shows us how to make fabric liners for storage baskets. Now we can organize in style, right? Materials Requirement • Fabric of your choice. The amount of fabric depends on the size of your basket. A small basket will probably use about ½ yard, and a larger basket about ¾ yard • 12 inches[…]
Curtains With a Lining
This is just one way to sew curtains with a lining. There are so many approaches, some undoubtedly better than mine! These are easy, effective… Pretty. The buttonholes in this version allow the fabric on the sides to fully wrap around the lining in the back. This way you don’t see the lining on the[…]