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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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Sewing: Dish Towels and Dish Cloths
Purple! Yes…purple dish towels and purple dish cloths. This project was inspired by someone’s love of purple – and their new home. With a birthday arriving next week, I though, well, what better way to send them something not so matchy-matchy, yet practical?? Okay…a little match-matchy. A month or two ago I made dish cloths for our home, in a very neutral colour. This time I decided to make matching dish towels. Dish Towels and Dish Cloths The cloths measure 11×11 and the towel measures…
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Tutorial: Placemats
Placemats! Grab some fabric and get sewing – this tutorial is just in time for the holiday season. Placemats The standard placemat is 12×18 inches. So, start by cutting out 4 pieces of fabric that are 14×20 inches. I used a rotary cutter, since I wanted them to be crisp and clean. I find it easier to cut out a large piece of fabric (maybe 22×16), iron it, and then use the rotary cutter to cut out the exact measurements. If you iron it first,…
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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: Bow Tie
Bow Ties!! On a recent trip to Las Vegas…okay – January…I found some of the most unique bow ties and I know my husband has always wanted one. It wasn’t silk but it still had a sticker price of 178$. Ah, no thanks. In July I decided I would tackle the bow tie. I finally got around to it! The template I use is Martha Stewarts but I DO NOT follow her directions. For one, her directions are wasteful (I find) and the fabric has…
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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 –…
