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Fabric Scrap Placemats

February 15, 2015 | 1 Comment

i spy place matsEver wonder what to do with all of those fabric scraps you’re “saving” for a special project? Sew up your novelty, fabric scraps to make a set of quilted I-spy place mats.  These fun, quilted mats will keep the kids busy while you make the finishing touches on lunch or dinner. Head over to Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy Crafts for the tutorial!

 

Filed Under: For Boys, For Girls, For Home, Tutorials Tagged With: kitchen, place mats, quilted, scrap buster, sewing, tutorial

DIY Heart Pillow Tutorial Round Up

January 27, 2015 | Leave a Comment

heart pillow round up

 

It’s not to late to fill your house with LOVE-ly, seasonal pillows.  There’s plenty of time to sew up a Valentine’s Day pillow and add a bit of sweetness to your home decor. Whether you’re into patchwork, embroidery, or pom poms, there’s sure to be something you’ll love in this great round up of heart pillow tutorials.

Filed Under: For Home, Free Patterns Tagged With: diy, pillows, round up, seasonal decorations, sewing, tutorial, Valentine's Day

Break Out Of That Sewing Slump

January 27, 2015 | Leave a Comment

sewingnotionsteaser2Ever get stuck in a sewing slump?  Don’t know where to start to break the cycle of sewing machine avoidance?  There are many reasons why it may have begun but once you sit down at that sewing machine again, you’ll be back to churning out beautiful projects.

Click over to read how your favorite sewing bloggers break out of a sewing funk and regain their sewjo!

How To Break Out Of A Sewing Slump

 

Filed Under: Round Ups, Techniques Tagged With: sewing, sewing advice, sewing slump, sewing tips

Top 5 Sewing Tips for Professional Results

January 26, 2015 | Leave a Comment

Top 5 Sewing Tips to help you get professional results!

Ready to up your sewing game? Maybe you’re ready to sell what you make or give gifts that you’re SO proud of, inside and out? See these sewing tips over at On Sutton Place that will guide you to finished pieces that will have people saying “YOU MADE THIS?!?!?” (Isn’t that the BEST FEELING?!?)

 

Filed Under: Techniques Tagged With: pointers, professional, results, sewing, tips, top

Tricky Sewing Words

January 22, 2015 | 7 Comments

These days so many of us learn to sew by reading blogs, tutorials and patterns. Many of us sew for fun but don’t have formal training and don’t have people we talk to about sewing. So we may recognize tricky sewing words and know what they mean — but how to say them? Not necessarily!

Tricky sewing words! So many funny ones - and how to say them correctly!

We’ve asked some of our favorite bloggers to help put together some clips of commonly mispronounced sewing words. Enjoy this, and then READ ON for how to pronounce these words correctly!
Looking for the RIGHT way to say commonly mispronounced sewing words? Hear these tricky sewing words!

Hear how to say these commonly mispronounced sewing words! Click the box above or the links below!

appliquè armscye batiste chambray crepe de chine grosgrain jacquard

lamè muslin ombré panne ponte ruching selvage

sequins sew shirring toile tulle voile (and a special CELEBRITY APPEARANCE!)

Filed Under: Techniques Tagged With: common terms, commonly, how-to, mispronounced, mispronunciation, pronunciation, sewing, terminology, terms, tricky words, video, words

World Map Pillow Tutorial

January 20, 2015 | Leave a Comment

 pillow tutorialLooking for a fun and educational way to decorate your child’s room?  Handmade pillows are a great way to decorate and can be a learning tool as well!

Follow this World Map Pillow tutorial with free continent templates to create your own! Then talk about all of the places you’d like to visit.

 

 

Filed Under: For Boys, For Girls, For Home, Tutorials Tagged With: children's room, home decor, pillow, sewing, tutorial

How to Sew a Skirt Lining

January 14, 2015 | Leave a Comment

How to sew a skirt lining

Depending on your fabric choice, linings are not always necessary; however, for many they are preferred. They are a great way to give a professional appearance to the inside of your garment as well as provide additional comfort.  Use this great tutorial from Tilly and the Buttons for adding a “proper” lining to your next skirt.

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Why Bother Lining Garments?

 

Filed Under: For Women, Tutorials Tagged With: finish, girls, lining, sew, sewing, skirt, tutorial, women, zipper

Flannel Scarf Tutorial

January 13, 2015 | Leave a Comment

flannel scarf tutorialNo one likes to be cold through the winter months.  Why not sew a flannel scarf to keep you warm. Add a bit of leather to make the scarf both practical and stylish. This quick and easy sewing project is perfect for beginners, too!

Keep the chill out with this Leather and Flannel Scarf project from Delia Creates!

Filed Under: Accessories, For Women, Tutorials Tagged With: beginner sewing projects, flannel, sewing, tutorial

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