Category Archives: Tips/Techniques FYI
Bling and Embroidery… What a combination!
Today, I wanted to make a couple of new samples for the store. I’ve been quilting so much lately that I decided it would be a good idea to try something new. Since embroidery has always been a favorite of … Continue reading
Posted in Bling, Machine Embroidery FYI, Tips/Techniques FYI
Tagged artistic sewing suite, bling, Crystal, embroidery
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Bling, Bling, and more Bling!
Do you like crystal designs on t-shirts, totes, or on pants? It seems that bling is everywhere. Some crystals can make a plan t-shirt look like a designer t-shirt. And, it is EASY… You can put the crystal wand in … Continue reading
Posted in News, Project Tutorials, Tips/Techniques FYI
Tagged artistic software, bling, cameo silhouette cutter, Crystal
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Expensive Pattern Tips
I love to buy patterns. I manage to buy most of my big 4 (Vogue, McCall’s, Butterick and Simplicity) dirt cheap at sales, but I also like buying patterns from independent companies such as Colette or Megan Nielsen. For those … Continue reading
Knit tips
I admit while I love sewing knits I still have mixed results. I was working on a dress today that is very simple to help me practice. I thought I would share a few things. First of all, most knits … Continue reading
Book Review: Fabric-By-Fabric One Yard Wonders
That sounds familiar, right? This is actually Rebecca Yaker and Patricia Hoskin’s follow up to one of my favorite books, One Yard Wonders. The original focused mainly on quilting fabric from what I understand. This one is divided into chapters … Continue reading
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Tagged Fabric by Fabric, One Yard Wonders, sewing books
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Adding pockets to pajama pants
A lot of blogs I read participated in the Pyjama Party online yesterday. I showed up a day late and made an old standby – McCalls 5248 pajama pants out of seer sucker. I wear my flannel pants all the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothing, Project Tutorials, Sewing FYI
Tagged adding inset pockets to pj's, pockets tutorial
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Bolster Pillow Tutorial
I just made a new cover for an old bolster pillow that had been sitting in the closet for years. It was a fast and easy project! Believe it or not this was the best shot I could get because … Continue reading
Posted in Home Decor, Project Tutorials, Sewing FYI
Tagged bolster pillow with zipper tutorial
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Dog Bed Makeover
I absolutely love my dog. She is my best buddy and super assistant, but I’ll be honest. She has hideous taste in sleepwear. I buy her cute dog beds with shaping or cool designs and she just is not interested. … Continue reading
Posted in Accessories, Home Decor, Project Tutorials, Sewing FYI
Tagged dog bed tutorial, sewing in a zipper
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Easy Panel Curtains
I had a friend come over and teach me how to make panel curtains. I used hardware I bought from Ikea that the curtains clipped onto, so I didn’t even need to make a pocket for a rod. The results … Continue reading
Kitchen Valance Tutorial
After my table cloth success, I decided I would make a little valance for my kitchen window. It changes the feel of the whole kitchen! I love it! And it looks great from the dining room, where the same fabric … Continue reading
