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
Bonjour, Aujourd'hui, je vais vous parler d'une technique que j'ai découvert il y a quelques jours, une technique qui m'a intriguée. De passage à ma mercerie (merci Dominique !), j'ai vu traîner sur le comptoir ce qui deviendra une magnifique écharpe...
Super Easy One-Piece Rectangle Wrap Top Free Sewing Patterns
Find out what you need to transfer images and photos to surfaces like wood, fabric, glass, metal, and plastic. Print out your favorite images from an inkjet or laser printer, use a transfer medium, and get crafty.
Learn how to sew leather by hand with expert tips Jim Linnell of Tandy Leather including sewing materials, techniques, and the basic saddle stitch.
KZ from Kzjostudio shows how you can create a beautiful shell edge finish on knit fabrics. It’s a pretty finish for arm and neck holes. It uses a lingerie stitch found on many sewing machin…
Gathering fabric is beautiful, but it is also time-consuming. In this article, you will learn the easiest and fastest way to gather fabric. Any kind of it!
This sewing basic tutorial will teach you how to sew a gathering stitch for perfect ruffles every time.
Sashiko Stitch Instructions for beginners A trend in embroidery: Sashiko stitching and visible mending. This ancient Japanese craft is easy to learn. It gives quick results and makes stunning textile pieces. In this tutorial we explain the basics you need to know about Sashiko stitching. We share our recommendations for Sashiko materials. You will also
How to darn socks and knitwear
In an unprecedented act of blogging fanciness I decided to make a video documenting how I create the woodgrain texture (so thoroughly photographed in my last post) with free-motion quilting. Warning:
Scopri come tingere i tessuti in maniera del tutto naturale. Lo sapevi che esistono diversi tipologie di tinture? Scoprile tutte leggendo l'articolo!
Today I'm going to show you how to waterproof your own cotton canvas fabric at home. It's likely a lot more simple than you think. If you've ever bought a waterproof duck cloth before you know how expensive it is. Depending on where you are purchasing from it can range in price from $14 per
When it comes to summer DIY projects, there’s nothing better than shibori. It’s a little messy, completely free-form, and a lot of fun. Plus, you can feel a bit like a hippie mad scientist stirring up a bucket of dye in the backyard in preparation of this tie-dyeing project. But lest you think shibori is a one-trick wonder, we found five glorious DIY projects to show off its full range. Spoiler alert: Indigo isn’t the only color you can use.
Learn about Sewing Knits Fabrics. Here you'll learn how to sew stretch fabrics, with and without a serger. Become a knit fabric expert.
Eco Printing or Eco Dyeing on Fabric. How to make Eco Prints with leaves on silk chiffon and cotton fabric with an iron modifier.
Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.
Weave with fabric to add something extra to your weaving. Try these different ways to incorporate a new material into your next project.
I told myself I'd never make another puff quilt. Yet, here I am.....sharing about my second puff quilt. (haha!) Don't get me wrong, I loved the process of making my first puff quilt, which you can read about here, but I honestly thought that we'd never have the need for another one. Well, over the last year, I slowly forgot how much work they are (haha) and I started getting the itch to do the process all over again! Peter uses my original puff quilt alllllll the time. He loves the weight of it, but his only complaint was that it wasn't long enough. I made the
I have a complex. I see something online and think, I can do that! I want to try! RIGHT... THIS... MINUTE... And I can't do anything until I do it. I get really determined sometimes. :) So, when I saw all the awesome wing back chairs being redone, I wanted to try my hand at it. I found this beauty at my local DI for $30. The below chart from Little Green Notebook let me know how much I'd need for my little chair. (Totally worth Pinning to look back at later!) I got 5 1/2 yards of gray velvet and cording for the piping. I didn't take any 'during the process' pictures. I will tell you though: my fingers were sore, the living room was covered in staples, and I broke 1 needle on my sewing machine going through so many layers of velvet. (I'd drape myself in velvet if it were socially acceptable.) I'd think twice about doing another, but I loved the end product! (I love before and after pictures!) This is going to look great at a gray, eggplant and white/ivory wedding coming up! Mr. Bentley wanted to get in on the picture taking. If you feel like you want to take this kind of project too, jump onto Remodelaholic. She has a step-by-step on how she did it. Or why go through the hassle. If you are in Southern Utah, you can rent it for your wedding for $15! (Keep posted, many more rental furniture items to be posted soon!) Happy Planning!
Do you have a favorite T-shirt you wish you could re-create in a different color or another knit fabric? Here's an easy, step-by-step method to reproduce the style and fit you love.
Learn how to naturally change the shade of your fabric with a tea-dye. It's easy, and anticipation over the results are part of the fun!
Couching is the process of using embroidery stitches to stitch a cord (or yarn or decorative thread) to the surface of your fabric. It's a fun way to add some nice dimension to your work and it can give you a really unique effect. Give it a try! If you want to couch using your
With the arrival or springtime, we're taking flowers from the garden and pounding them onto fabric. Click for this flower pounding tutorial!
Learn how to machine-sew a hem to finish the pleated sleeves Pattern Hack "Dramatic Pleats" in Threads #194 (Dec. 2017/Jan. 2018).
Finish transparent edges with this simple-to-sew couture technique.
Hey there! When you are new to quilting and sewing knowing the yards/inches gets very confusing. When I started learning how to sew, these terms were like learning another language! Haha! I remember going online and looking for a yardage...
Whether you can't afford a new bed or just want to give your current bed a bit of a romantic makeover, here's a plethora of DIY ideas for a canopy bed.
It's that time of year when velvet starts making its triumphant comeback with holiday dresses for girls of all ages. Get tips from the pros who can sew it best.
3 Step Kimono: Make a simple kimono with only 3 stitches.....Super easy and a terrific look for all of your music festivals this summer!
Learn to take a photograph and transfer images to fabric for your quilting project.
How to make slipcovers: a highly detailed free tutorial series. Learn how to efficiently cut fabric to make the most of your yardage.
Download the FREE Ombre Puff Quilt Pattern here! If you've been around for any amount of time, you might've seen my Puff Quilt that my grandmother made for me. I love this thing SO much. She used various scrap fabrics and clothing to create this very dense, yet very snuggly quilt. . . . When I look at this quilt, I see something new each time. Recycled tablecloths from the 80s, pieces of my grandfathers button-down shirts, left-over fabrics from previous quilt projects. The list goes on. Some fabrics are used multiple times within the quilt, while other fabrics are only represented once. I love looking over all of the puffs and finding all of the similarities and differences between the squares. . . . My Granny made this for me when I was 7 years old. I absolutely LOVE that she created a tag for this quilt. I also love that she referred to the quilt as a
Clementina, a new Utopic_US co-working space designed by Izaskun Chinchilla is inspired by the rural elements of Gràcia and Gaudí’s Casa Vicens.
Easy dress sewing patterns that are perfect for beginners looking to enhance their wardrobe without the hassle.
No-fuss tips for adding this textured cinching detail to your clothes.
Essential Hand Sewing Stitches. Running Stitch. Backstitch. Blanket Stitch. Whip Stitch. Cross Stitch. Pickstitch. Catchstitch. Invisible Stitch
The ultimate guide to natural dyeing. A comprehensive guide to all the everything you nrrd to know. Quick, easy and simple to read. Free Guide
Need I remind you that fabrics can either make or break your project. Read on for more info on our guide to different fabrics and their properties.
