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Sewing: 20 minute Pencil Skirt
Have nothing to wear? Sew up a new pencil skirt in a jiffy! All you need is about 1 yard of jersey knit fabric (or something with a little stretch that you would wear as a skirt), some matching thread, and a sewing machine. Pencil Skirt I have this wonderful high waisted skirt from Simons – I should have purchased 2 – it’s the perfect fit, and hasn’t faded one bit. I’m using it as my template. Put down your fabric and use a skirt…
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Tutorial: Cotton Rounds
Sunday was a huge sewing day – 4 projects finished. Cool! This was my first on Sunday morning, with a cup of tea. Cotton rounds aren’t too expensive at the drug store, but they are wasteful. This tutorial makes use of what’s in your scrap box and gives you an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cotton rounds. What You Need ruler piece of paper pen cotton scraps (flannel, terry cloth, diaper cloth) fabric scraps matching thread fabric scissors sewing machine First – decided on the size.…
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Tutorial: Headbands
Have some scraps of jersey knit fabric? You need to make headbands! These twist headbands are inspired by a Pinterest pin from Honeybee Vintage. They are quick and easy – I made 7 in 2 hours…plus, stopping to take lots of photos. They make a great little addition to any gift. Update – new tutorial – wide headbands! Check it out, too. Headbands Mine measure 4 inches by 18 inches – however, next time, I think I’ll do 6 inches by 18 to get a…
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Tutorial: Dishcloths
Dishcloths! Yes, something we need and somehow can never keep clean. So, it’s time for sewing! Making dishcloths is super easy. They make a good house welcoming gift, look good in the kitchen, and are fun to customize with any fabric you like. Dishcloths Mine measure 10 inches by 10 inches when finished – add about 1/4 to 1/2 an inch for the seam allowance. Also, ensure that your fabric is washed an ironed before you cut it. It’ll make for far cleaner lines and…
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Tutorial: Neck Cowl
It’s fall – time to stay warm. The list of things I can make for myself (or for women in general) is endless…but it’s hard to find things to make for a guy. This neck cowl is perfect – as long as you keep the fabric and colours masculine. What You Need 2 pieces of fabric that measure 30 inches by 9.5 inches matching thread serger sewing machine an iron. So – the easier thing to do is not cut the fabric in half –…
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Holiday Napkins
Thanksgiving is this weekend – at least in Canada! What a better time to buy some fun fabric and decorate your holiday table. Yesterday I found a new discount fabric store in Edmonton – and it’s huge! Score!! That’s where I found this fun wild fowl print. Perfect for Thanksgiving! Holiday Napkins So – a good sized napkin measures around 20×20. I get 4 napkins out of one meter (if it measures 45 inches wide). Be sure you’ve washed your fabric first! Set your serger…
