A double-sided adhesive with a paper backing is known as fusible web. Because you can paste one piece of cloth onto another and then sew the raw edges, it’s ideal for applique. The paper also stiffens your applique fabric momentarily, making it easier to cut curves, notches, and features. In a nutshell, you iron it[…]
Springtime Patchwork Purse Tutorial
Charise Randell is already working on your next project. This large Springtime Patchwork Purse is easy to create! Charise’s most recent creation is made up of vibrant materials with a linen border and strap. There’s also an interior pocket with a magnetic closing. Patchwork Purse Tutorial The patchwork body of this Spring purse is made[…]
How to Make Cloth Diapers
Jessica writes at Balancing Everything about everything from running Very Baby with her husband to homeschooling their four children. In her free time, she likes to nap whenever possible, but is usually bent over a midwifery textbook. We’re so thrilled to have her insight in today’s comprehensive Diaper Sewing. Textile industry may contribute to develop a cheaper solution of[…]
Felt Turkey Free Pattern + Tutorial
Felt sewist Delilah, loves to create magical creatures. Through her pattern design Delilah helps you turn felt into something wonderful too Delilah showed us how to make Owl Masks, with a matching Woodland Bear mask on her site. This adorable felt turkey is a perfect introduction to making stuffed animals! Just in time for the holidays,[…]
Shark Softie Free Pattern Tutorial
Kathy Green is sharing a pattern for creating a fun, felt shark softie with the option for creating contrasting fins from quilting cotton. Don’t miss her “tiger shark” below! Shark Softie Tutorial I designed this shark for my 5-year-old grandson Jack when I was making mermaids for my four granddaughters. I didn’t want to leave the boy out[…]
Sewing Sayings Embroidery Pattern
Rachael from imagine gnats is our newest trend-spotting contributor, and her Sewing Trends pieces give us a monthly glimpse into the online sewing community. Today she has a free PDF embroidery pattern for you! She writes, “After the kids are back in school, what could be better than some selfish sewing? We’ll be doing exactly[…]