Kelli shows you how to make some pretty fabric flowers for weddings, headbands, party decorations. She also shows you how to turn these basic flowers into beautiful boutonnieres below. How to Make Fabric Flowers Materials Needed• About 1/8 yard of drapey fabric or any other thin fabrics will also work• Matching thread• Scissors• Needle Step[…]
Patricia Tunic Pattern Review
Patricia Tunic Pattern Review Patricia Tunic Pattern Patricia Tunic, a Sis Boom Pattern Description This is a tunic pattern with a contrast fabric facing option. You could make the tunic in different lengths ranging from 24″ to 36″. The sleeve options are straight sleeves with different lengths from cap sleeve to 25″ long or a[…]
Fabric Eyes for Stuffed Animals
6 Super Cute Options for Toy Eyes Pauline shows you six different ways to stitch doll eyes. Here are six really cute toy eye alternatives. If you’re new to sewing soft toys, I encourage experimenting with all of them! Embroidered Eyes I used black embroidery thread to hand sew the eyes for my Trunk Up Elephants.[…]
How to Use Fusible Web for Applique
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[…]