Hello there! I've been away for a few days but have put together a circular drawstring bag tutorial which I'm calling the Stash'n'Go bag. It's a really simple DIY pattern that sews together quickly, and
New Grab N' Go Tote updates 2021! New pattern release, new slightly smaller tote only uses 1 yard for lining, and new coated fabrics. Watch the 2020 Grab N' Go Sew Along by Gudrun during Tipsy Tuesday July 21st & July 28th as she offered many tips to help you successfully create this Quilt As You Go Tote. The Grab N' Go Carrying Tote pattern can be found singly in paper and PDF and in the Fast & Furious Family book. The book is available in the Shop as an E-book.
I am going to show you how to sew a hem that is perfect every time. There are a lot of sewing tutorials that just say "sew a hem"
This weekend I figured out how to do something that will change my life forever! And I am not exaggerating! I successfully hemmed two pairs of jeans without having to lose the original hem, resulting in jeans that DON'T look like they have been altered! At 5’2” there are very few times that I put on a pair of jeans and they fit perfectly. They are almost always way too long. Over the years I have tried to fix pants by cutting length off and making a new hem, only to have it look so obvious. Sure, a tailor is an option, but adding that extra cost is less than desirable, and I always felt like this was something I should learn to do myself. I recently found a pair of jeans that I loved and couldn’t pass up, but were definitely going to need to be hemmed. Days later I happened upon a tutorial on how to keep the original hem, so I felt like it was as good a time as any to try this out. It worked beautifully and I am not sure there are words that express how exciting this is!! For all of you other short friends of mine, here is the lowdown: Put on the pair of jeans and roll up the cuff to the desired length. Pin it in place. Take the jeans off and measure the length, but do not include the hem in the measurement. Divide that measurement in half and this is the number you will use to pin the final sewing length. For example, I rolled mine up about 4.5 inches (I told you I was short!) and the original hem was about ½ inch. So I was really only working off of 4 inches. I divided that number in half and was left with 2 inches. I moved the amount rolled up, down to 2 inches and pinned it there. Using a thread that matches your jean color, you then stitch right underneath the hem. Try them on before you cut off the excess fabric to double check that the length is correct. Once you cut the extra folded fabric off, iron the hem down. It will barely be visible that there is a seam above the hem, and who looks that closely anyway?! Top shows the original amount that I rolled up (the 4.5 inches), and the bottom shows the amount divided in half and pinned (2 inches) Measuring and pinning around the whole hemline Stitch right below the original hem Finished stitching Cut the excess fabric off Finished! You can't even tell they have been altered!
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The Fold-N-Go wallet pattern has everything you’ll ever want in a wallet, all put together into one neat package. This slim wallet sewing pattern can be your
Hello there! I've been away for a few days but have put together a circular drawstring bag tutorial which I'm calling the Stash'n'Go bag. It's a really simple DIY pattern that sews together quickly, and
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Here is the finished pattern for the as-we-go stripey blanket that was written up during not your average crochet’s very first crochet along! I hope you enjoy it! (Click here for the PDF ve…
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I've made this bag before, it is my go to pattern. You can sew it quickly and it has all the right dimensions. Today I am going to mix it ...
Let’s face it. Serger tension can be tricky AND it takes a lot of patience. All those threads create beautiful, and dare I say magical, overcast stitches but they also create more opportunities for a tension issue. Each thread has a tension dial that can either be too tight or too loose, meaning you
Alrighty- if you have been following along with this 6 part series, I bet you are ready to get started sewing right way. In our last lesson, I’ll walk you through pro level practice tips to help you learn from your sewing, avoid getting stuck, and organize your projects so you can focus on them from
Learn how to sew a circle skirt. Free skirt sewing pattern to make simple half circle skirt. Half circle skirt tutorial that's easy.
Turn the Trimmings Into HSTs! Do you end up with a lot of miscellaneous triangles in your scrap bag from make stitch-n-flip corners? While it’s great to have triangles on hand, it can be challenging to actually use them. And, many quilters avoid the stitch-n-flip technique entirely, not wanting to waste the triangles that are …
Most bag patterns already come with suggestions for internal pockets to make, but this is one area of the bag where you can go to town and really customize it
Heart shaped tote bag - Sewing pattern instant PDF download PLEASE NOTE: this tote is smaller than your standard tote bag SEWING PATTERN ✂ • This item is a digital file NOT a physical item Pattern Sizes Available • One NOTIONS REQUIRED • Scissors • Tape • Fusible Interfacing (Optional) • Matching Thread • 2 Snap closures (Optional) Fabric: 1 Yard PRINTING: • Print your PDF patterns 100% scale • Verify that the print out the size is to the centimetre scale at the top of each printed page. If they are correct then your pattern is ready to go! Print sizes available • A0 • A4 • Letter THE PATTERN: • Tiled pattern (3/8 in seam allowance is included in all sizes) • Sewing Level: Confident beginner Once you purchase, you'll be able to download 4 pdf files: The instructions and the pattern (in A0, A4, Letter). The instructions are not suitable for beginners, but if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out! This pattern is for personal use only. Not to be used for commercial purposes. Purchase of this pattern entitles you to print and copy the pattern for individual home use only, but you can make the garment for yourself or as a gift. It does not entitle you to print, copy or distribute the pattern to others, whether you profit from it or not, nor to sell garments that you have made from this sewing pattern. Thank you for respecting the rights of the designer. Copyright 2020 Brandi Joan
Hello everyone, today I'm going to show you how to crochet this beautiful and easy braided puff stitch. This is just a one raw repeat and we will be using puff stitches through the whole pattern.
Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were awesome. Mine were wonderful! Full of family, friends and some fabric too. :) I decided to start this year off with a quick Tutorial! I think it's only fair since I've been MIA! Sorry! : / My kiddo asked for a new purse. She's 7 so I wanted to make it fun, so I came up with this round drawstring pouch. She loves it and I think you will too. It's fast and really easy....so let's get started! Here's what you'll need: 2 Fat Quarters (or (2) 18" squares), scissors, a rotary cutter, a seam ripper, a marking pen, pins (not pictured), safety pins (not pictured), a buttonhole foot (That's right! We're making buttonholes, peeps!), and some ribbon (or whatever you want to use as your drawstring!) When choosing fabric for this pouch, pick 2 good ones! This is a reversible pouch! If you have a bowl or some other circle that measures roughly 18" across, by all means, use that and draw a perfect circle! If not, no worries! Do what I did. Cut your Fat Quarter into and 18" square and fold into twice to make a 9" square. Then, draw a curve / quarter circle with a marking pen. It doesn't have to be perfect! Carefully, cut on the line that you marked, Go slowly! You're cutting a few layers.... Oh and please, watch your fingers!!! It should look something like this. It's not a perfect circle? Who cares! It's not a big deal. Really! Grab your other Fat Quarter and cut it into an 18" square. Place your circle with the right sides together and pin like so. Sew a 1/4" seam all around, but leave a few inches so you can turn it out. Use your scissors or rotarty cutter and trim off the corners so it ends up looking like this. It's now time to turn your pouch through the small opening. Flatten it out your and press. You can either top stitch to close the opening or do a quick hand stitch. I hand stitched mine. Now, let's make our buttonholes. I fold my circle into a quarter to make even marks for the holes. I made a total of 16 buttonholes (8 on each side.) Make sure you have an even number of buttonholes on each side. Otherwise, your drawstring will end up lopsided. Attached your buttonhole foot and make sure you adjust the size to accomodate your ribbon or whatever you're using as your drawstring. Make sure your holes are evenly space. My holes ended up about 1/2" from the edge. Now grab your seam ripper and make your holes. Go slowly and don't push too hard. Otherwise; you're going to rip your pouch! After you've made your holes, get your ribbon and cut 2 pieces measuring 32". Fold your circle in half and place a safetly pin on each end. Your safety pin should be between 2 buttonholes. Now, we can start weaving our ribbon through the holes. I put a safety pin at the end of my ribbon only because it makes it easier to weave. Start weaving! Go all the way around. Pin the ends together when you're done with one side. Now go to the opposite side. Find the other safety pin and start weaving the other side. When you're done, knot the ends together like this. Your pouch should now look like this. Now, PULL! :) Isn't that cute?!?! They look even cuter when there's a bunch! Oh, remember? They're reversible too! They're great for crayons, small toys and English Piecing Projects! They make great gift bags too. :) So have fun and enjoy your new pouch! Let me know if you have any questions or if anything is unclear. But don't forget to play nice! This is for personal use only. No selling and no using any of my photos without my permission, blah blah blah - you know! oxox, Sunny
My recent poll regarding which type of project I should design was inconclusive. As I was straightening up an area of my sewing room, I found a lone charm pack, which immediately told me it wanted…
The ‘Joy’ sweater is designed to be a great beginner knit, a simple sweater, knitted in garter stitch, whilst leaving lots of room for your own creativity. It is knitted flat, in 4 pieces, with the neckline added at the end, just before stitching up. You could knit it in one colour for ease, use a funky self striping yarn or use this pattern to gobble up all your yarn scraps. There is no pattern for the colour changing, so just go wild! Experiment with a little strip testing how colour changes look before you start, or not, just go for it! Sizing (approximate) XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL) You can choose to make it cropped or full length. XS - UK 8/10, chest 62cm, length 49/62cm S - UK 10/12, chest 67cm, length 49/62cm M - UK 12/14, chest 72cm, length 52/65cm L - UK 14/16, chest 77cm, length 52/65cm XL - UK 16/18 chest 82cm, length 55/68cm XXL - UK 18/20 chest 87cm, length 58/71cm This jumper is designed to have an oversized fit and you can choose to make it cropped or longer length, see above the length for your size and follow the pattern for cropped or the longer length. Yarn Any chunky yarn to fit the gauge! Pictured is Paintbox Chunky Approximately 600 (700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100) grams. Alternatively you can use 1 strand of worsted weight yarn, held along with 1 strand of DK yarn, just remember to check your tension to achieve correct size. Needle size 6.5mm Tension 14 stitches 14 rows = 10 x 10 cm - please check and adjust needle size accordingly
INVENTORY REDUCTION - Maureen's Curls N Swirls PAPER longarm quilting pantograph design by Maureen Foster More Details Maureen's Curls N Swirls quilting pantograph sewing pattern from Maureen Foster. PAPER: A single row is 9.75 inches - printed with one row - 144 inches long Click here to go to our main Panto Directory Page. Click here to see more items of interest to machine quilters. Don't know what a "panto" is? Click here to find out what the heck a "panto" is.
