Bonjour, J'espère que vous allez bien et que vous vivez cette nouvelle période de confinement le mieux possible. Noël approche, et cette année, j'ai envie d'une ambiance cocooning dans ma maison (puisque j'y passe beaucoup de temps !). Les nouvelles...
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Choosing the right jeans Most of the mending projects I share are pretty extreme examples of patching using sashiko inspired mending techniques combined with my own stitching style. The examples that I share are either my own jeans or those that I've found while shopping at thrift/secondhand shops and garage sales. Whe
If you've been around since the beginning of Lo & Behold Stitchery, you might remember that key fobs were my JAM. Back in the early days, I cranked out SO many key fobs in all sorts of variations and stocked my Etsy shop with them. They are super fun to make and very quick and rewarding! I eventually phased out of making them for sale, but I do still really enjoy making one from time to time! They make great teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, party favors....whatever you'd like! All you need is some scrap fabric, scrap batting and a key ring (which you probably already have!) Gather all of your supplies and lets get to it! PS - Looking for a printable PDF? I have this tutorial condensed into six lovely, printable pages for your convenience. Download it here. . . Okay, here's what you'll need: Basic sewing supplies (Sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat, scissors, iron, ironing board, etc.) You can find a list of all of my favorite supplies here. Fabric - One 3
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Hi Want2Scrap fans! I'm so glad you zipped by today because today's post is all about how to make a zipper flower! I have been noticing th...
This easy zipper pouch tutorial shows exactly how to sew a simple bag using scrap fabric and a zipper of any size. Great for beginners!
Over 30 ideas and tutorials perfect for last-minute handmade gifts to make or sew for mom, friends, neighbors, teachers, and kids.
When we aren’t sewing quilts, zipper pouches are our next favorite thing to sew. Every variation in size, shape, or color gives a little thrill. The Poppet Pouches are square in shape and couldn’t be cuter! The Poppet Pouch Pattern includes 3 sizes that can nest inside one another for a cute gift set. Finished […]
A digital sewing pattern by jotdotshop Have some fun with this whale pencil case sewing pattern, a creative denim upcycling concept. Transform fabric scraps into charming gifts for enthusiasts of these magnificent creatures. This pouch is fully lined. Sewing this project is a breeze with the detailed photo instructions. A confident beginner sewing pattern. Download the e-book instantly as a downloadable .PDF file. The instructions are in English and German. These pouches are perfect to take to c
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Any day that I get to make a zipper pouch is a great day, so I'm very excited to share this fun project using some very handy tools! This post is sponsored by Clover, who provided the tools featured in this tutorial, and also contains affiliate links. This is a fantastic project for orphan quilt blocks or improvisational patchwork. I love using metal zippers on these pouches since they have larger holes on the pulls—perfect for adding tassels! To make these pouches I used Clover's large Tassel Maker and the Ultimate Quilt 'n Stitch Presser Foot, which lets you quilt lines from 3/8" to 3" apart. This presser foot made the quilting go so quickly! It was designed for low shank machines (see this post for information about the foot, and see this post to help determine if you have a low or high shank) so be sure to check to make sure that it will fit your machine. The tassel maker, in addition to coming in super cute colors, is very easy to use; it only takes a couple of minutes to make each tassel! Let's make some pouches! Quilted Tassel Pouch Tutorial Finished pouch measures 8" x 5-1/2" Materials (2) Patchwork panels a little larger than 9" x 6" (2) Quilting cotton lining pieces* 9" x 5-3/4" (2) Batting rectangles, slightly larger than the patchwork panels (I used needle punched cotton batting) Thread (1) 8" metal zipper with donut pull (like these; measure the actual zipper part only, do not include the fabric on the ends) (1) Skein DMC Pearl Cotton embroidery thread; or one skein of each color that you will use *Note: the lining is intentionally shorter than the outer panels so it will nest more neatly in the pouch! Tools Sewing machine and standard sewing/quilting supplies Zipper foot Erasable fabric pen Ultimate Quilt 'n Stitch Presser Foot Water soluble fabric glue pen Large Tassel Maker Pouch Instructions 1. Center a patchwork panel on top of the batting, right side up, and press. Mark a 45 degree line with a fabric pen. Sew on the first line, then continue quilting lines 5/8" apart to cover the panel. Mark a 45 degree line in the opposite direction and continue quilting lines 5/8" apart. Repeat for the other panel. Trim the panels to 9" W x 6" H. 2. Press back the ends of the zipper as shown and sew in place, very close to the edge. 3. Place the front of the pouch right side up. Center the zipper on top of the panel, zipper pull facing down and closing to the left side. Line up the top edges and use fabric glue to affix the top edge of the zipper to the panel. Press with a warm iron until the glue is dry. 4. Place a lining piece on top of the zipper, right side down. Align the top and side edges with the panel and clip in place. 5. Using a zipper foot, sew across the top edge with a 1/4" seam allowance. Then fold the exterior panel and lining away from the zipper and press. 6. Place the second patchwork panel right side up. Place the first panel on top, right sides together and zipper at the top. Align the sides of the panels and use fabric glue to affix the zipper as you did in step 3. Place the other lining piece right side down and clip everything together along the top edge. Sew along this edge with a 1/4" seam allowance, then press the lining and panel away from the zipper. 7. Topstitch both sides of the zipper. Sew through both the outer panel and lining fabrics. Keep the lining smooth by gently pulling it away from the zipper while you sew. 8. Open the zipper 2/3 of the way. Fold the pouch in half, outer sides together, lining facing outward. Match the top of the panels next to the zipper so the fabric is even and tack together next to the edge. Repeat on other side of the zipper. 9.Match the exterior pieces right sides together and the lining pieces right sides together, and pin. IMPORTANT: Place the zipper on the lining side! 10. Triple stitch (also known as a stretch stitch) around the pouch with a 1/4" seam allowance, leaving a 3-1/2” section on one side of the lining open. I used the zipper foot when sewing next to the zipper, and a regular foot for the rest of the way around the pouch. Make sure there is some space between the seam and the closed end of the zipper so it will turn neatly. Clip the corners of the lining and the pouch exterior. 11. Turn the pouch right side out through the opening and use a chopstick or turning tool to gently push the corners out. Press the lining opening edges inward, then sew the lining closed. 12. Put the lining back into the pouch and press. Tassel Instructions Before wrapping the tassel, cut the following three pieces: (1) 10" length of twine for hanger (I used homemade twine) (1) 10" length of matching pearl cotton thread for tying the center of the tassel (1) 20" length of contrasting pearl cotton thread for wrapping the tassel head 1. Secure one end of the pearl cotton under the notch on the side of the large tassel maker (I used the smallest setting), then wrap the thread around the center of the bars 35 times (a little less than half the skein). Secure the end of the thread under the notch on the other side and trim. 2. Fold the hanger twine in half and the ends into a secure knot about 1-1/2" from the bend, Then trim the ends fairly short. Insert the knot all the way through the center of the wrapped thread, with the knot slightly more than 1/2 of the way down from the top bar. 3. Tie a tight and secure knot around the center of the wrapped thread with the 10" piece of matching thread, ABOVE the knot in your hanger, placing the knot on the underside, next to the hanger knot. 4. Trim the wrapped thread along the top and bottom of the tassel maker with sharp shears. Allow the strands to drape around the hanger. 5. Make a loop with your 20" length of contrasting thread, then tightly wrap the head of the tassel (I wrapped it about 8-9 times), insert the end through the loop, and pull both ends until the loop disappears under the wrapping and feels firmly in place. Trim the ends of the wrapped thread. 6. Trim the ends of the tassel with sharp shears so the strands are even. 7. Place the tassel hanger through the hole in the zipper pull, then thread the tassel through the loop. I hope you have fun stitching up your own quilted tassel pouches, please let me know if you have any questions below! Happy Stitching, Kim
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Lähden viettämään hellepäiviä myyntihommiin Savonlinnan torille nyt tulevana perjantaina ja lauantaina. Mukaan meinasin ottaa viime päivinä valmistuneet laukut. Nämä kaikki on tehty vanhoista farkuista puretuista vyötärökaitaleista. Tein myös muutaman laukun mallilla, jota tein jonkin verran muutama vuosi sitten :) Nämä on tehty vanhojen farkkujen lahkeista käyttäen kolmea eri sävyistä farkkua. Jotain muutakin on valmistunut, mutta niiden kuvaaminen jääköön huomiselle :) Nähdään Savonlinnan torilla!
This easy zipper pouch tutorial shows exactly how to sew a simple bag using scrap fabric and a zipper of any size. Great for beginners!
My first experiment with quilting began in the crazy arena when I saw this technique on a television show. I loved that nothing really needed to line up. For me, it was the perfect place to start my quilting journey. So here is a simple technique for creating a crazy quilt block. The final block size is 8 1/2". 1. Get Fabric: Start with five different 10" squares of fabric. You can use a layer cake if you'd like. These are just some scraps that I had. 2. Stack: Stack your fabric on top of each other - right side up. Get ready to cut your fabric; you'll be making one less cut than to the total number of pieces of fabric. So, I have five pieces of fabric and will be making four cuts. If I had four pieces of fabric, I'd make three cuts. 3. Make your first cut - usually somewhere in the middle. Just do it! Don't worry about perfection. You now have two pieces/sections. 4. Cut again: take one piece and make your second cut. It doesn't need to be exactly like this! 5. Make your third and fourth cuts. I made four cuts and end up with five pieces. The five pieces represent the five fabrics you started with. 6. Re-stack the fabric: Leave stack 1 alone. Take the top piece from stack 2 and place it on the bottom of stack 2. It should look like this. 7. Stack Again! Take the TOP TWO pieces from stack 3 and place them on the bottom of stack 3. It will look like this! 8. And Again! Take the top THREE pieces from the next stack and place them on the bottom. Then take the top FOUR pieces from the next stack and place them on the bottom. 9. Done! You'll end up with five blocks (layers) that are all mixed up. But there is a correct order, so don't start moving them just yet. 10. Separate Layers: Take each layer and separate them into your five blocks. You will have one piece of each fabric in a different spot on each block. I put a piece of paper under each set so I could easily carry them to my machine to piece. This helps me keep things sorted. 11. Sew Together: Sew 1 to 2 and then 2 to 3. Then sew 4 to 5. You'll have two parts. You will want to off-set your seams about 1/4" so the edges of the fabric line up more closely. They won't be perfect. 12. Trim your edges: you'll be sewing this to the 4/5 pieces. 13. Trim your other edge. It should look like this - nice and clean! And one piece is a little bigger than the other - not a problem. 14. Sew together. 15. Square it up! I used an 8 1/2" square ruler. Here it is! All trimmed and ready to go. And here are the completed blocks. You can take it from here! You can make a quilt or sew these together, quilt, and make a tote or purse. In any case, have fun with this technique! Here is my very first crazy quilt. Thanks for stopping by! As a gift, here's a free pattern for a round, zippered pouch. It's easy to make...you don't have to cut circles! UPDATE: I've added some information on other cutting options!
