Learn three ways to sew beautiful hem facings every single time for your Dove blouse or any top you'd like!
If you’re short like me chances are you’ve missed out on buying that great fitting pair of pants because they’re just too long. Did you know taking up a pair of pants if fairly easy to do, with or without a sewing machine?! I’ve made a few video tutorials over the last couple of years […]
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Neckwear was an important accessory in the Edwardian era. Jabots, collars, ties and scarfs lend variety to the severe shirtwaist, add a splash of color to dark wool dresses and help to keep the dress clean. Collars were usually detachable in the Edwardian era, ‘since the collar soils so much sooner than the waist.’ (Los … Continue reading Edwardian Neckwear: Collars, Jabots & Fichus →
Garments from “Void” by Charlotte Ham’s label I C E. There are times when traditional clothing materials simply will not support your design in the way that you would like. No matter what fabric, interfacing
Diagnose and solve poor sewing machine tension with this step-by-step checklist.
Facings are a great way to finish a neckline or armhole (bias binding is another way -- see my 3 bias binding tutorials here!). I like to have beautiful facings...
Maurizio Anzeri is known for his series of eerie portraits or photo-sculptures, a term used by himself to describe his portraits, Maurizio’s work will be p
This cache of historical patterns will make any seamstress swoon.
As I make progress on the costumes that I am designing for Nate and myself for Halloween, I was puzzled over how to make a pair of Beast Mitts. I pooled over ideas of what would work, what would be comfortable for an evening of partying with our friends, what would look like a pair […]
I've just found the cute valentine's day card at eskimo rose blog which you can make for everyone you love ^^ Before you start on the card, you need to make a mini version of crochet heart first. You will need to use single crochet (sc), decreasing by crocheting 2 together (sc next 2 tog), and a magic circle - US terms (sorry fellow Brits!) sc [single]: insert hook through stitch, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (two loops on the hook), yarn over and pull through two loops. sc2tog [crochet 2 together]: insert hook through first stitch, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (two loops on hook), insert hook through second stitch, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook) yarn over and pull through all three loops. 1. Round 1: Start with a magic circle, 6 sc into ring, and pull tight (6 stitches). 2. Round 2: 2 sc into each stitch of the first round (12 stitches) 3. Round 3: 1 sc into next stitch, 2 sc into next stitch, repeat 6 times to end of round (18 stitches) and fasten off. Repeat the process to make a second circle but DO NOT fasten off this time. 4. Next join the two circles together. Keeping your hook in the last loop of the second circle, insert it into the first circle in the same space that the last stitch went into. 5. 1 sc into this space - look where I have drawn the arrow, can you see I have made the joining stitch right next to the last stitch on the first circle. 6. Continue with 1 sc into each stitch all the way around the first circle. 7. Now insert the hook back into the second circle, again into the same space that the very last stitch went into. 1 sc into this space - look again at my arrow, can you see the joining stitch is right next to the last stitch I made on the second circle. 8. Continue with 1 sc into each stitch ... 9. ... Until you get all the way around the second. This figure of eight will make the two top bumps of the heart. 10. Next you start to decrease to make the point of the heart. 1 sc in next 4 stitches (labelled these 1-4), sc2tog (labelled 5 & 6 - can you see the yarn that is pulled through stitch 5, and again through stitch 6, before finishing the stitch) - repeat this until you have roughly gone all the way around. 11. Then decrease again, 1 sc in next 3 stitches, sc2tog - repeat this until you have roughly gone all the way around. And again, 1 sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog - once again repeating until you have roughly gone all the way around. Your crochet should be starting to look more like a heart now ... 12. Deacrease again, 1 sc into next stitch, sc2tog - repeat until the hole is about the size of your thumbnail. 13. Stuff with toy stuffing, but if you don't have any you can improvise with cotton wool ... 14. Continue decreasing (1 sc, sc2tog) until you can't do it any more. 15. Fasten off, then thread yarn into needle. Insert the needle into the very tip of the heart, push through to the top, pulling yarn through. You can either trim the yarn or leave it long if you want to use it for something else. 16. Continue making lots more little hearts in scrummy jewel coloured hearts ... It is easy to vary the sizes of your hearts just by using different size hooks and yarns of differing weight. But to make a more dramatic difference in size simply make larger or smaller circle in the first 4 steps. See in the picture, I made a tiny little red heart, instead of 3 rounds I stopped after two (12 stitches). Next step: making your cards 1. Trim two sheets of card to the size that you want your finished valentine's card to be (remember it will be folded in half!). Stack the two sheets so that they are perfectly lined up, then in one corner cut a circle with the 3" circle punch. The hole should be in exactly the same place on each piece of card. 2. Take one of the card sheets and use a ruler to mark the centre fold of the card (see the squiggly arrow), and lightly score a line with a craft knife 3. Carefully fold the card (this should be easy as you have already scored the line). Next trim the second sheet of card so that it is slightly smaller than the front of the folded card. 4. On the inside of the main card stick a teeny bit of double sided tape just above the middle of the hole at the top (see another wiggly arrow). 5. Prepare the double sided tape by removing the backing and position the heart in the centre of the hole. Then holding the heart with one hand, pull the tail of the yarn to the top of the card and stick it firmly on to the double sided tape. Make a right angle with the yarn so that the tail will not be visible at the top of the card and add a little more double sided tape to secure the end (see the wobbly arrow). 6. Now take the backing card and place a tiny bit of double sided tape at the top just as you did with the main card (see another wavy arrow). At this point, don't forget to smother the rest of the backing card with ample amounts of pritt stick glue. 7. Place the backing card over the inside of the card to conceal the tail of the yarn (sticky side down), making sure that the hold is perfectly lined up with that of the main card. Have a Happy Valentine!!
These knitted ankle bells that Kate from mini-eco made for her little boys would be perfect to wear to a summer music festival or dance party. And I love
Every girl needs that special occasion dress and this next pattern is that and more! The Eurya Dress Free Sewing Pattern features beautiful design details like fluttering capelet sleeves and elegant lines. We've paid extremely good attention to detail and adorned this silhouette with carefully selected trim. Not only is the design stunning, the fabric absolutely steals the show!
Sew a beautifully fitting Shorts with this shorts pattern- with an elastic waist in the back and with a fitting waistband in the front with zippered opening
One of the many benefits of sewing your own wardrobe is that you can customize handmade projects however you like. Kaysie of KZJO'STUDIO shared this beautiful Shell Edge Finish Tutorial that is the perfect finishing touch for many different knit sewing projects. This lovely accent will transform any basic piece into a one-of-a-kind creation. Click here for the entire tutorial and happy sewing! In her example, Kaysie uses KZJO'STUDIO Ashlin Dress Sewing Pattern to add her shell edge finish, but you can use this technique on almost any knit sewing pattern. Order your Ashlin Dress along with many more Indie Sewing Patterns at Girl Charlee today! Kaysie's tutorial includes many sewing tips for readers like the suggestion of using a contrast thread to show off the shell edge. This is such a fun added touch, why not show it off? Don't forget to practice on a scrap piece of fabric before sewing your Ashlin to master the technique and see how your stitches will look. The Ashlin is designed to be sewn in a stable knit fabric including Cotton Lycra and Ponte De Roma. A few of my picks from the store: Follow Girl Charlee Fabrics's board Knit Fabric Sewing Tutorials on Pinterest. We hope you enjoy this tutorial! We love to see what you sew up so please send 1-2 images* of any project you make with Girl Charlee Fabrics to [email protected] and you might see your creation featured in our next Knit Picks! *Please note that all images submitted are subject for Girl Charlee promotional use. Happy Sewing! ~ Heather & The Girl Charlee Team SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
A collection of inspiring collage artists to engage art students in your Art Lessons. There is a collage artist for every art student here!
Basic Stitches Britannica Online Encyclopedia Dressmaking is a craft of making dresses. It is the basis and the start of the fashion world. When you make dresses, you will be called a dressmaker or historically, modiste. Learning the basics of...
Sew stuffed elephant from sock by using this ultimate sewing pattern and tutorial. Easy to sew with guide from pictures and instructions. Great as handmade gift
Hello dearies! I haven’t had much time to create new material for the Brijee blog, though I have had plenty of ideas just waiting for pictures in order to be posted. So, I thought I would sta…
Forget the frosting! I celebrated my birthday by treating myself to a yarn cake! Beautiful new skeins of yarn take the shape of a birthday cake that any crocheter, knitter, and yarn lover would gladly dig into! Fat-free, zero calories, perfect as a birthday gift or a cute centerpiece at a party. I even crocheted
This sewing basic tutorial will teach you how to sew a gathering stitch for perfect ruffles every time.
Today I'll be showing you my favourite neckline finish for knit fabrics. It's my personal method for sewing knit neckline bindings, and I prefer it to the standard method!
This tutorial gives you ideas on how to come up with new sleeve pattern designs, but also shows you examples of particular sleeve patterns.
Yay! Here's a little tutorial on how I make my needlebooks. They're super easy, fast, and fun... so let's get started. You'll need: 12- 1.5" fabric squares in assorted prints for patchwork back 1- base fabric for front: 3.5" x 4.5", appliqued/embroidered any way you like 1- strip of fabric...
You may have read Richard’s post on René Laloux and Roland Topor’s surrealist animated short,The Snails—a weird little precursor to their most famous collaboration, Fantastic Planet. Like the aliens in Fantastic Planet, the snails are monstrously large, invoking both science fiction and horror—check out The Snails at the end of the post. Topor’s 1960 book of illustrations Les Masochistes however, is a much more personable tongue-in-cheek kind of psychological intensity. Here are seemingly mundane human beings, engaging in what (at a brief glance) could be a mundane activity, but the sparse drawings show some really cringe-inducing acts of masochism. You smile, then you shudder, then you remember that Torpor wrote the novel, The Tenant, which was later adapted into the final installment of Polanski’s Apartment Series. It all makes sense in the larger Topor canon of discomfort. They’re like B. Kliban meets Sacher-Masoch, no? Via Beautiful Decay
The Sewing Pattern Tutorials, a tool for demystify sewing patterns. Learn about the basics of using dressmaking patterns and fitting.
