Archive for Tutorials
Info Website: The Sewing Partner
Posted by: | CommentsSewing articles on many topics such as essential notions, teaching kids to sew, what it takes to run a sewing business.
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Tutorial: Sewing with a Double Needle
Posted by: | CommentsDouble needles are great for decorative stitching, hemming, and heirloom sewing. In this short video:
- Learn what size double needle Nancy Zieman recommends for heirloom sewing, hemming, and decorative stitching
- Watch Nancy demonstrate how easy it is to thread your machine for use with a double needle
- See a quick demonstration on how to stitch a perfect double stitch hem without marking the fabric first
Video: How to Make a Laundry Chute
Posted by: | CommentsI don’t have a laundry chute in this house. I really wanted one. In my last house I had a chute and I LOVED it. So much easier than carrying basketfuls of laundry down the stairs, and I always seem to bash my knuckles on the wall on the way down! I think I might revisit this… Watch …
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Tutorial: Shirred or elastic waist pajama shorts
Posted by: | CommentsSuzannah from Adventures in Dressmaking shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make a pair of pajama shorts. She gives two options for the waist – you can shirr it with elastic thread, or stitch down a wide piece of elastic. Go to the tutorial . [photo from Adventures in Dressmaking ]…
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How to Make a Summertime Lantern
Posted by: | CommentsPosted by Nicole Smith Check out this tutorial from designsponge for a quick and easy way to decorate your space.
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How To Sew Curtains
Posted by: | CommentsKnowing how to sew your curtain may help you get window drapes that are both high on elegance and protection. Here is a step-by-step direction to make your curtain sewing an easy affair.
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Create Your Own Monster Hoodie
Posted by: | CommentsPosted by Victoria North Restyle an old sweatshirt to make your own monster hoodie in no time.
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D-ring belt from fused plastic bags
Posted by: | CommentsAshley from Lil Blue Boo shows how to make this cool D-ring belt. Go to the tutorial.
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Paper Flower Embellishments
Posted by: | Commentsimage by Sunshine Memories Folded paper flower embellishments are popping up all over papercraft projects recently, here’s an easy to follow tutorial on Sunshine Memories to make your own. They are perfect accents for cards, scrapbook pages and they make pretty ornaments too. -Heather
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Rag Quilt Sewing Project
Posted by: | CommentsI have wanted to make a rag quilt for my daughter for a long time. I just really didn’t know how to do it, nor did I find any material I really enjoyed.
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