In this blog we will talk about all types of sewing.
Items you will need: Sewing machine Thread to match the blouse Sewing pins Elastic How to measure the Alteration: Try the blouse on. You will need a friend to help pinch the back of the blouse until it fits tightly against you back with the sleeves off your shoulder. How to Sew the Alteration on […]
The baby is on its way soon and you are beginning to nest. This cute and practical sewing project is just the thing. When my youngest granddaughter was on the way, her mother came up with this idea and my mother had the handkerchief collection to carry out the project. Such a nice heirloom item […]
Have you seen garlands draped over fireplaces or above doorways or across walls commemorating different holidays? Today we are sewing a decorative 6ft long heart garland. Heart garland is decorative for Valentines Day or any occasion. Once you see how easy it is to sew, you will want to use different shapes and make garlands […]
What do you need to begin making a hot pad? The following items are needed to begin: Fabric for two sides of a 6 inch square material An old washcloth for padding Thread to match or contrast your material. Hand sewing needle Bias Tape if you prefer To begin cut out two 6 inch square […]
This is the list of what you need to make fabric decorated stationery and then followed with instructions. List of Things Needed: Note Cards (pastels are nice) (size 5” x 2 ¾”) Glue Stick Fabric Scraps Pinking Shears Begin with the above list, start making the decorated stationery. Your imagination can be your best friend. […]
To sew a little girls dress from scratch we will begin with a already made tank top. This will be our pattern for the dress. We are going to make it longer and wider at the bottom and use the shape of the neck and sleeveless openings as patterns for our dress. Instructions: First, cut […]
When sewing a small purse we begin with looking at an example of other purses. You really do not need to make a pattern as long as you measure and keep your lines even. The only pattern part you may want is the curve of the closure flap to keep it perfectly semi-round. For the […]
A pattern is always the first step in sewing a throw pillow cover. Measure the pillow you are covering. My pillow is 18 ½” square. I will make the cover 19” x 19” to accommodate a ½” seam allowance. You will need 4 yards of fabric for this project. Either 4 yards of the same […]
To sew boy style panties we will begin with picking out your favorite panty that fits well. Lay the panty out flat with front facing you. Now fold the panty in half with front sides together. Notice the side that is folded because you will cut that piece on the fold. Take a piece of […]
Let’s sew the quilted casserole cozy pattern first. You will need a large piece of paper, butcher block paper or a newspaper. Place the paper under the casserole dish and draw around it. This will give you the area of the bottom of the cozy. Now pull the paper up the sides of the pan […]
