For Sewing Enthusiasts
Ever 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!
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.
Ever 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
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?!?)
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!
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!
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!)
Looking 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.
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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No 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!