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Tutorial: Maxi Skirt
Maxi skirts are always a spring and summer staple. This tutorial takes a few yards of jersey knit fabric and turns it into a stylish and versatile piece in under an hour. What you need jersey knit stretch fabric – 2-3 yards machine matching thread pins scissors measuring tape First – check to see if your fabric is sheer or not. I’m using this white knit that I got on sale 90% off!!!! I paid 2$ a yard, so this skirt cost me about 4…
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Sewing: Dog Beds
Customize dog beds – why not for the furry ones you love? Lily loved the bed and was comfy and cozy within minutes of me putting it down on the floor. What you need lots of fabric piping – learn piping 101 machine matching thread zipper I made two dog beds – one for Lily and one for Bella. The first one measured 50 inches x 40 inches x 6 inches (plus 1/2 inch SA). The second one measured 41 inches x 32 inches x…
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Sewing: Piping 101
Piping! This is my first attempt at piping – and let me tell you, it’s EASY!! I have a list of about 20+ projects and when I get to one with piping, I used to skip it. Not any more. Here I’m sharing some of my tricks and a few tips – so learn up and enjoy piping 101. What you need cording – elastic cording (that’s what I used) or any cord…you can even use yarn! bias tape matching thread machine zipper foot pins…
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Project: Giveaway Results!
It’s March 1st and that means it’s time to announce the winners of the Giveaway!! Giveaway Results Mandy and Erin – you both WON!! Yippee! Love the infinity scarf? Visit the tutorial here. The project only takes about 30 minutes to make – plus, they make great gifts. Love the headband? Visit the tutorial here. This tutorial is one of my most popular. Keeping that fringe at bay is hard work and a perfect opportunity to add some style with a bit of functionality. Enjoy…
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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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Project: Button Art
Buttons! I first fell in love with buttons when I was planning our wedding. Flowers really aren’t our thing – yes, they are beautiful, but they die very quickly. I was browsing though the Real Simple Wedding magazine back in 2010 and a button boutonniere caught my eye. Upon visiting the Etsy shop who made the delightful ornament, I realize that we would have button bouquets and boutonnieres. Our wedding colours were purple, black, white, and grey/silver. Thus…I had to buy a lot of buttons!…
