Needle Felt A Basic Body Shape #VIDEO TUTORIAL WRITTEN TUTORIAL See photographs below: 1 & 2: Start with a long length of wool and roll into a TIGHT rough oval/cylinder shape, stopping and tucking in the ends as you go; to get it really tight, push down into the foam pad or whatever surface you are using. Do not start to
Lots of free sewing patterns with easy step by step tutorials for beginners. How to sew quilts, bags, pouches, leggings, and more!
Free no sew felt doll clothes patterns to accompany the Life on Knoll 22 free felt doll pattern and tutorial.
Elevate your kitchen decor with this simple curtains DIY using kitchen towels. With this tutorial, I'll show you how easy it is to create stylish cafe curtains with no sewing required.
Learn how to fix ripped jeans - no sewing machine required with these visible mending techniques that will add character to the holes in your jeans
Free no sew felt doll clothes patterns to accompany the Life on Knoll 22 free felt doll pattern and tutorial.
This is a great winter hat for your little one. It’s called the Dino Hat and the sewing tutorial is free. Why is it called the Dino Hat? It’s obviously short for dinosaur and those pretty red triangles are just like the upright plates on a Stegosaurus. To make this warm hat the designer used […]
Make a pillow cover with a seriously invisible zipper (and no pins required!).
Sewing knits and stretchy fabric beautifully is actually very easy, and this can all be done on a sewing machine. No serger required.
The FREE, beginner friendly Speedy Pants sewing pattern has two styles of modest, gender neutral undies - boxers and briefs.
How do you repair an old damaged quilt? Here are easy fixes for vintage quilts to repair and refresh them. Enjoy the nostalgia of old quilts by easily repairing them with these simple tips.
This free no-sew whale crochet pattern is quick to make and the best part is that it requires no sewing at all! Great for gifts and markets.
Learn this simple method of fabric letter applique without using iron-on-adhesive or fusible web! Includes fabric letter patterns!
For my daughter's, Little House on the Prairie party, the guests all made rag dolls. The girls did a great job, and the dolls turned out so...
Are you ready to make the easiest quilt ever? If so, read on to see how I made this easy quilt with no measuring or pattern required!
See how to sew a recessed zipper in a tote bag. It'gets even better: you'll find out how to add a recessed zipper panel to any bag!
Are you ready to make the easiest quilt ever? If so, read on to see how I made this easy quilt with no measuring or pattern required!
Do you own a Swiffer? I love mine, but I have never liked the idea of having to buy the disposable cloths both from a money standpoint and an environmental one. But, what are you going to do? Well, I'll tell you. You can make your own reusable swiffer cloths!
How to Sew a Four-hole Button by Hand. Repair damaged clothing quickly and effortlessly. Easy hand-sewn tutiorial. How to Sew a Four-hole Button by Hand
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Is this the easiest quilt-as-you-go joining method ever? I think so! There is no hand sewing and no joining strips!
If you’ve been following along for a while, you may remember this post, but I’ve been getting a lot of French seam questions lately so I figured it wouldn’t hurt to resurrect this tutorial from the blog archives and set it free a second time. I’m first going to do a run through of the french seam and then will show you how to apply it to the armhole. Just a few notes before we begin… 1. french seams are usually best used on light to medium weight fabric. 2. French seams require you to split your seam allowance in two parts. This tutorial is done using a 1/2″ seam allowance, but if you are working with a 5/8″ seam allowance, sew the first seam at 3/8″ and the second at 1/4″. I’ve tried to notate where this applies. With that, lets get to it! Click through to view the tutorial. French Seams on Straight Seams Step 1 | Cut your pieces from your fabric. I only made a half top for this so photographing would be easier, but yours will look normal of course. Step 2 | Sew the sides and shoulder seams with the wrong sides of the fabric together at 1/4″ (or 3/8″ if you have a 5/8″ seam allowance) and press the seam open. I like to do all of the seams at once instead of completing one seam at a time because you are much less likely to end up with one seam backwards. Step 3 | Grade your seam allowance down to 1/8″. Step 4 | Fold and press along the seam so that the right sides are together and stitch at 1/4″. Step 5 | Press both the side seams and shoulder seams towards the back of the garment and this part of the process is over! French Seaming Armholes (and other curved seams) Step 6 | First we will assemble the sleeves, this part is a bit repetitive. Sew the underarm seams with the wrong sides of the fabric together at 1/4″ (or 3/8″ if you have a 5/8″ seam allowance). Step 7 | Press the seam open and grade the seam allowance down to 1/8″. Step 8 | Fold and press along the seam so that the right sides are together and stitch at 1/4″. Press seam towards back of sleeve. Step 9 | Sew a line of gathering threads from the front notch to the back notches. Step 10 | Pin your sleeve and armhole together with wrong sides facing. Begin by matching the underarm seams and notches. Step 11 | Pull on your gathering stitches to ease the sleeve cap into the armhole. Stitch around the seam at 1/4″ (or 3/8″ if you’re working with a 5/8″ seam allowance). After sewing this seam, check for any tucks and remove them if you have any. Step 12 | Press the seam open and grade the seam allowance down to 1/8″. This will be most easily accomplished by cramming a ham or sleeve roll inside your shirt and pressing the seam around that. Step 13 | Fold and press along the seam so that the right sides are together and stitch at 1/4″. Check for any tucks and correct those if you have any. You should now have a french seamed armhole like the one below, congrats! And that’s that! As always if you have any questions leave me a note below and I’ll leave you a reply; I try to respond to all comments. Hope you find this tutorial useful!
Have you ever wanted to make pretty, professional-looking hems like the one shown above? Have you ever despaired when trying to create a rolled hem on a delicate, hard-to-work-with fabric, or on a curved edge? I know I have. I used to spend hours pressing hems and manipulating fabric, only to be less-than-pleased with the results. Then I learned this technique, and now I have no problems with hems on all types of fabrics, and I do not shy away from curved edges. My hems look more professional with a lot less headache. (Yay!) This is a technique that I learned when I did alterations in the bridal industry. Start by marking your hem about 1/8-1/4" longer than you want the finished hem to be. You will fold along this line. Leave yourself at least 1/2" excess below your fold line; if possible, leave a couple of inches, and it will be a little easier to work with when you get to the cutting stage. You can pin it if you want to, but if you're working on a curved edge, sometimes the pins will cause more of a headache than they are worth, because it's hard to pin the fabric evenly all the way around without any weird gaps or "bubbles" in it. I usually just fold over the part I'm working on and about 1-2" in front of the presser foot and hold it with my fingers. Stitch close to the folded edge. Again, just worry about the part about 1-2 inches in front of the presser foot. Especially if you are working on a curved edge, it may seem like the fabric is not going to cooperate. Trust me, if you fold over and stitch just that little bit at a time, it takes next to no effort to get the fabric to do what you want. Once you've done this a few times, it becomes second nature and you can do this about as quickly as you could any other seam. After stitching all the way around the folded edge, cut the raw edge close to the stitching. Cut closely like this all the way around. Now you're ready to complete the hem. Simply fold the edge over, encasing the raw edge, and stitch on top of your first row of stitching. You'll find that the fabric typically wants to follow the guide you set for it in your first stitching. Yes, you end up sewing the length of your hem twice, but these professional results are worth it. Just look at the right and wrong sides of my hem in the following pictures--any seamstress would be proud of a delicate hem like that. So there you have it--a narrow rolled hem without fighting your fabric!
Fashion inspiration, sewing advice, and pattern reviews for the modern sewists. Stitchin Camaro is a blog based around sewing, embroidery, screenprinting, quilting, and more at-home crafts. % sewing tips - How to hem stretchy fabric without a serger
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See how to make a tote bag - not just a bag: market bag pattern that instantly transforms into a storage bin. A must-see free tote pattern!
CROCHET PATTERN BUNDLE > MARLOWE Pillow Collection. A trio of modern striped pillows. Modern style fused with minimalism, the striped MARLOWE Pillow Collection pattern includes three size options: 12x16”, 14x14” and 18x18”. This trio of beginner-friendly patterns uses foundational crochet stitches to create the panels. The panels are then joined with a combination of slip stitches - no sewing required. Designed to neither have a front or back, nor an up or down, the Marlowe pillows can be displayed any way you’d like, in any room and made in any colors. They will be sure to add an extra element of style to your home décor. Skill level: Beginner Yarn: Medium worsted in three colors Hooks required: 5mm (H-8), 6mm (J-10) Pillow inserts required: 12x16", 14x14" and/or 18x18" Pattern in standard US terms. Pattern includes detailed instructions and photos. Instant download of a PDF pattern. NOT A FINAL PRODUCT. Individual pillow patterns in the Marlowe Collection Bundle are not sold separately. Let's connect! Follow me on Instagram: @bluefeathercrochet Thank you for purchasing a Blue Feather Crochet Pattern. Happy crocheting! Juli
You can make this homemade Ice Skate ornament DIY (free pattern). With a few materials, this no sew felt ornament can be a wonderful addition to your Christmas tree. It also makes a lovely handmade gift for a loved one. This free templates comes with two versions of the skate: one spats shoe style and...
Learn how to quickly and easily hem curtains without sewing! I promise, the cheater method is super easy! To hem curtains without sewing cut off excess
These leather pillows are one of my favorite projects to date. There is just something so satisfying about taking an unwanted item that was destined for the thrift store and/or dump, and turning it into that perfect something that you were unable to find. If you remember a couple
How to Make a Simple Bear Stuffed Animal: Make you very own stuffed bear, or any animal! Little sewing experience required, no sewing machine required.
