Take a look at this expert method and nifty trick for installing an almost invisible zipper.
First off, I loved your post yesterday, Ash! Way to keep it real! I think your necklace was lovely! :) Ack! Oh no! I’ve lost ALL of m...
How to sew stretch denim. Tips and tricks for making sewing with denim easier and more fun.
Contributing Editor Kenneth D. King has developed a unique method for sewing reinforced seams in sheer fabrics.
It's a super clean and neat seam finish to give your garment that little professional touch since it completely encases the raw edges!
I’ve been seeing some absolutely gorgeous dried flower jewelry lately. Learn how to make a beautiful pendant with this easy dried flower jewelry tutorial...
Learn how to burn and read the ashes for 10 fiber types to identify fabrics.
Hello CSC readers! Today we have a fantastic guest post from Lynn of You Sew, Girl! If you’ve ever worked with a pattern with darts (or even an undarted pattern) and wished that it had princ…
A simple diy baby leggings tutorial even a beginner at sewing can master! No pattern necessary! Just grab a pair of leggings that fit your baby perfectly, and I'll show you how to make a simple pattern.
This 20 Minute Makeup Bag Sewing Tutorial with step by step photos is the perfect sewing project for teens, tweens, beginners or anyone learning to sew.
Learn how to use a sewing machine and participate in Melanie Ham's learn to sew series! This is for absolute sewing beginners and beyond.
Not all bodies are the same shape, so it's natural to need to do a small adjustment or two to get the bodice sitting nicely. It is easy to alter a
We had a lot of fun designing this Navajo Art Influenced Guitar Strap. The design of this Native American Art guitar strap was the result of a collaboration with artist Matty Byloos (who also did our Byloos Victorian strap) and Couch Assistant Designer Nani. Matty got the ball rolling by sending us drafts of Navajo based art from his Portland studio and then Nani would mess around with it here till we got all the shapes and sizes just right. Then we all brainstormed colors for the strap until we found the perfect modern vibe: bold black print on off-white vinyl, stitched in rose, backed in brown and topped off with buckskin beige vegan end tab vinyl stitched in white. Boom. We tried to as authentically and tastefully as possible represent the amazing Native American culture, as they are the true founding fathers of this great land. We like to imagine this strap is a small homage to a wonderful history and culture that's fashion forward as well. This is a limited edition artist series strap. The camera strap version of this strap which is available also here on Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/listing/87510319/navajo-camera-strap-limited-edition. This strap also available in: Southwestern Salmon- https://www.etsy.com/listing/102003345/southwestern-print-native-american
Today it’s all about fit techniques. Here are seven tutorials on fit techniques from our archives that are filled with lots of helpful information for you.
Sometimes when you want to buy fashion stuff, you may find that you are lack of money. How to get rid of the situation? The way to solve the problem is to recreate your old fashion stuff so that you can save your money! How to recreate the old fashion
A Textile Designers guide to the art of Fabric Manipulation to use in simple craft projects
Fit issues are the biggest problem for anyone sewing their own clothes. Fit issues such as a dowagers hump, or a full bust are just two of the fit issues...
Today we're going to go over a cleaner finish for your pockets, taking your through how to finish your pocket bags with French seams!
Edward showing off his very, very first knitting project (instructed by Miruh). The yarn is Sirdar Family Worsted. It's perfect!! He will be graduating soon to "Sockistas!" Of course, Edward is skilled with acupuncture needles - although we're not sure if he can actually knit with them. But how about screwdrivers? Kevin posted this photo to the Powell River Yarn and Fibre Facebook group...he'd spotted it on the Do Ewe Knit page.
Learn how to create a back bodice sloper with Project Runway alum, Helen Castillo!
How to attach the waistband and belt loops. They get a lot of wear and tear so we want to take extra care to make them sturdy!
Maybe it's my old age, maybe it's just my old prudish ways, but the neck line is a little too plunging for me. If you are the same here's a...
If you have a large bust, you might be familiar with the common slash-and-spread method of performing a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA) pattern alteration that adds ease to the bust area through adding …
Learn how to use a leftover eggshell to feed your roses. A crushed eggshell contains calcium carbonate and other essential minerals, and combining it with wood ash, banana peels, and coffee grounds creates a natural fertilizer for your plant. #eggshell #fertilizer #roses
Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your very own sloper for pants for sewing pattern, alterations, and more!
This listing is a "PDF PATTERN ONLY" for the Baylie Bear Cowl, NOT finished product. This hooded cowl is handcrafted and designed with comfort and warmth in mind... Perfect for layering through all the season's... This hooded cowl make's a wonderful gift and of course also something great for you or your little one to wrap up in. All patterns written in standard US terms. *Sizes: 3/6 months, 6/12 months, 12/18 month,Toddler, Child, Adult *Any Super Bulky yarn ***You can always contact me if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way. ***There is no shipping charge for this item as it is a PDF file and will be sent out within 24 hours of payment. If you don't receive it within 24 hours, please, contact me. ***Price is for the PATTERN only, not the finished product. ***These patterns are copyright The Velvet Acorn © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.” If you have any questions with my patterns please feel free to contact me: thevelvetacorn [!at] yahoo.com Thank you, Heidi
I love sashes and I love bows! That is, I love bows that are tied neatly. Not so much the ones that are uneven or twisted funny or smashed. It's not that I go around judging other people's bows. I probably don't even notice them when they're imperfect. But I think everybody notices when bows are tied carefully as a gorgeous finishing touch! Furthermore, I've heard it said that girls' bows will always be messed up so we might as well not fuss over them. I completely disagree! While I love that my daughter runs and plays in her dresses, that doesn't have to mean that her bows end up falling out. I have a little trick for tying a perfect bow every time - one that turns out even on both sides and stands up to a good amount of abuse! And it's even simple enough that I have taught my daughter how to tie her own sashes this way. Are you ready to learn? The process is really quite simple but I'm going to give a play-by-play just to make sure we're all on the same page. Keep in mind that I am right handed and if you're left handed you may want to do the opposite. First take both ends of the sash and fold them together once, as shown in the photo above. With the piece on the right, make a large loop going up. With the piece on the left make another loop going up. Have one loop in each hand, both the same length. Cross the two loops, as shown above. Now we will tie the two loops in a knot, as shown in the photo above and the photo below. With the loops in a knot, pull out on the loops until they are the length we want them. Notice in the photo above that one of the tails is laying in front of the bow on the left and the other is in an awkward position on the right. In the next three photos I will show you what to do with the tails. First take the tail on the left that's in front, and lift it up as shown in the picture above. Pull it down behind the loop it was covering. The photo above shows that the left tail is now below/behind the left loop. Do the same with the right tail, wrapping it around to a natural position so the tail points down without tugging on the loop. With both loops going straight out and both tails going straight down, we can now pull on the loops to be sure they are snug and even. And there you have it, a perfect bow! My daughter will undoubtedly smash it against a chair when she sits down, but the knot stays intact and the loops don't twist and come undone. Obviously even a perfect bow will still come undone if her teasing brothers decide to pull on it, but other than that our bow is pretty sturdy! I'm sure there are other successful ways to tie bows and the important part is that the tails end up going downward without twisting the loops. I think my method was easiest for teaching my daughter, and it works especially well on short ties like Poppy's. If you'd like an easy way to remember all the steps to this tutorial, I made a cheat chart for you to save on Pinterest! Just click on the red button on the image below. Have fun tying those bows! No more need for twisted, smashed, crooked, or dangly bows. You can now tie them perfectly every time. Let's Create! ~ Kristen
This easy ice dye tutorial creates a fluid, organic pattern on a big piece of natural linen. If you've never dyed fabric before, it is super simple!
Want to learn a new stitch? I've been wanting to learn the bullion stitch for a long time. It is a delicate and versatile stitch but can be a little tricky to learn. Since I just learned it myself I have some fresh tips to share!
Feminine blouse with statement sleeve cuffs. Pattern features loose fit, french darts, v neckline, curved hemline, and three sleeve options. View A is a blouse with elbow length sleeves. View B is a blouse with flared sleeves. View C is a blouse with bell sleeves. Skill: 2/5 Sizing: Curve 14-30 (digital PDF only). See our sizing chart here. Looking for sizes 0-20? Click here. PDF pattern details After purchase, your patterns will be available immediately in your online account, and via a unique URL emailed to you. Ensure that you save your pattern to your computer before printing to save it for future use. PDF patterns cannot be opened on phones or tablets. Your PDF pattern purchase includes the following files: Digital Instruction Booklet US letter size / 9 pages Digital Instruction Booklet A4 size / 9 pages Print at Home Pattern US letter size / 46 pages Print at Home Pattern A4 size / 46 pages US Copy shop 36x48" / 2 pages A0 Copy Shop Pattern / 2 pages Please note that not all files need to be printed, only the ones that correspond to your chosen printing method and pattern variation. Resources Need help sewing Dove? Visit our blog to check out the Dove Tips & Tutorials to help with your Dove sew! Share your makes! We love seeing what you've made! Don't forget to tag your projects #MNdarlingranges and @megannielsenpatterns. Follow our blog for more sewing tutorials and instagram for behind the scenes sneak peeks. Sign up for our newsletter to be notified of sales, special offers and new product releases. Policies & Copyright Please ensure that you read our FAQ and Policies before purchase. Copyright © 2018 Megan Nielsen. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction not permitted. FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY.
This DIY tailoring tutorial will help you save money by learning how to hem your own jeans and chinos at home.
As a Catholic School teacher, I've always wanted a booklet for my kiddos to use when we go to Stations of the Cross that makes it easy for them to follow along. I've also wanted the book to be a learning tool for them, so I created a booklet that would be just that. This booklet includes all 15 stations. There are two different versions of this booklet. In one version students color the picture that goes with each station. In the second version students draw their own picture to go with each station. This booklet is a great way to introduce students to the Stations of the Cross. This product also includes the booklet in a couple different layouts so that you can choose the way that is most convenient for you to print and assemble the booklet. Check out the preview for more details. If you like this product, check out these other Lent related products: Lenten Journey Activity: I teach Kindergarten in a Catholic school and every year I struggle to find an activity for my students to do to help them understand what Lent is all about. I teach my students that Lent is a time to get ready for Easter by trying to become better versions of ourselves. So, I created this Lenten Journey as an activity for students to do during the 40 days of Lent. Ash Wednesday/Lent Book: I've always struggled finding a book to explain Ash Wednesday and Lent to my kindergarten students in a way that helped them understand the importance of this time of year. So, I created one that did just that and now I use it with my students every year! The Easter Story Student & Teacher Books: I teach Kindergarten in a Catholic school. I love Easter and getting to teach my students about this special time in the Catholic Church. I want my students to understand that Easter is more than Easter egg hunts and the Easter Bunny. The product is perfect for teaching students about the death and resurrection of Jesus and its significance. ************************************************************************************************************* Click on the green star to follow my store! You will get updated when I post new products, and new products will be 50% off for the first 24 hours. Don't forget to provide feedback. You earn TpT credits that you can use towards purchases whenever you leave feedback for resources you purchased. Thanks! Please feel free to email me at [email protected] or contact me through Product Q & A if you have any questions about this product. I will get back to you as soon as I can! Follow me on Pinterest, Facebook, or Blog for more ideas and freebies! *************************************************************************************************************
If you haven't already discovered ETSY.com you really should check it out. It is basically an Ebay type website, but everything for sale has to be handmade.
It’s funny what people will spend their time and money on. Some really weird crochet projects are on the internet. Look what I ran across: Looking for more Halloween Crochet patterns? Check…
I never leave home without my art supplies. Even if I don't think I'll have time to use them, I like knowing they are with me. You never know when you will get a stolen moment and the mood will strike and I never want to be without my art supplies when that happens. I have seen all kinds of bamboo
It's a super clean and neat seam finish to give your garment that little professional touch since it completely encases the raw edges!
