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Tutorial: Large Cowl
With Halloween behind us and the leaves all on the ground, it’s time to bundle up and stay warm. This large cowl tutorial is the perfect accessory to transition from fall into winter. Remember the fat quarter scarf tutorial I posted back in late February? This large cowl is similar in size, yet made out of all the same fabric. What You Need medium weight fabric – 1 1/2 yards matching thread machine/serger First – you’ll need two pieces each measuring 65 inches x 20…
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Sewing: Ironing Board Cover
So, I sew a lot, which means I use my iron and ironing board a lot. My old cover hit the trash – full of fray check and discolouration. Let’s sew up this new ironing board cover. Time for chevron! Which one to pick? Small print or large print? I pick small! What You Need ironing board (and foam) 1 yard of fabric matching thread machine spray adhesive ribbon or string This is my old cover…not so nice. Look, it doesn’t even cover the sides…yuck!…
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Sewing: Racerback Dress
So, about 2 weeks ago I was at a BBQ and this one girl had on this awesome racerback dress. I didn’t know her and she was busy with her two kids, so I didn’t want to intrude. Yes, lululemon. Drats. Why? Because it’s likely sold out! I fell in love with lulu’s in the sun dress. It’s adorable and functional. Could I find it? No. What did I do? I made one (well, kinda). What You Need a racerback tank a skirt you like…
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Sewing: NFL Game Day Pillows
Sundays are for football! These pillows will give your game day some pizzaz and show your team support. Let’s sew up these NFL game day pillows. Using my standard pillow case tutorial, this one is very similar. What You Need fabric – displaying your favourite team matching thread 18 inch zipper machine First – get your fabric. If you don’t live close to your favourite team, you’ll most likely have to order the team print online. For this project I used 2 types of fabric.…
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Sewing: DIY Swimsuit
Summer is sticking around for at least another 6 weeks – this tutorial is perfect if you have a couple of hours and a beach near by. Time to sew up this DIY swimsuit. What You Need 1/2 a yard of swimsuit fabric and liner matching thread machine scissors Step One First – gather your fabric – nice colours, eh? Step Two Next – I used a pair of undies that I cut up to make the pattern for the bottoms. They fit well and…
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Sewing: Rustic Curtains
This two toned home decor fabric is awesome – and I’ve had it for about 2 years. Originally, I purchased it for one of our living room windows, however, it turns out that window is one of our dogs favourite and since the sun doesn’t come in too much on the west side of the house. So, we decided to leave it open. What to do with this fabric? Last month we put it to use in one of the bedrooms. I had to play…
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Sewing: Picnic Napkins
Picnic! Is it time for a picnic? You bet – it’s summer and it’s time for picnics. These napkins are the perfect accessory to any summer meal. Whether you’re having an actual picnic, using our picnic blanket, or decorating your patio table with our outdoor placemats, these picnic napkins will dress up the occasion. For the full tutorial, visit the napkin tutorial. What You Need 1 yard of fabric Serger Matching thread Scissors Iron Ironing board This fabric is so fun to work with. Be…
