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Straight Pins
Straight Pins with Instructor Steve Butler Class 163 Visit Our Website Here! What is it? Let’s assume you’ve just found that perfect sewing project. Fashion, fashion accessories, heirloom, quilts, home décor, crafts, whatever. Fabric and pattern are identified and are on hand ready to go to work. What else do we need? Tools! We’ve got to measure, mark and cut our fabric to very precise standards. All set now, time to sew, right? But wait, how do we hold all of those perfectly shaped gems of fabric in perfect position? ‘Cause we know if the alignment and…
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Easy Fall Felt Projects- Tutorial
Hello my sewing friends!!! Happy National Sewing Month! It’s Dori, back with you again this month to share two very simple projects with you that require very little sewing… and only hand sewing! Sometimes we get the idea that sewing must mean using a sewing machine, and for some people that can be intimidating if they don’t own one. So my sewing projects this month are easy and all done by simple hand sewing stitches! These finished felt garlands are such fun fall decoration and so satisfying to make –…
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My Favorite Sewing Tool Kit-Tutorial
Hello friends! I’m so super excited to share my latest sewing project with you. Here’s the thing… I love to sew “on the go”. Rarely do I go anywhere that I don’t have a little project in the car. If I’m not the one driving, I’m doing some kind of hand sewing! Recently I went to New Mexico to be with my mom and I knew that I was going to be there awhile and I wanted to take ALL my favorite Clover tools so I needed more than just…
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“Quick” Yo-Yo Makers
“Quick” Yo-Yo Maker with Instructor Steve Butler Class 162 View at our website What is it? Fabric yo-yo’s. What’s not to like? They’re fun, fast and a definite avenue for creative expression. What can you make with these little fabric gems? Who cares? For some it’s nothing more than a therapeutic journey to some level of nirvana. But if you’re actually into making something with them, those little creative fabric medallions are perfect for all kinds of home décor applications like doilies, quilts, bead spreads, pillows, placemats or fashion accessories like dresses, vests, headbands…
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Embroidery to Wear Anywhere- Tutorial
Hey Guys, it’s Cheri from the Tinkinstitches and Tinkerellen world of embroidery. Have you seen all the embroidered clothing trends? I sure have, and if you follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve been busy reworking almost everything in my wardrobe. Maybe you don’t know where to start? Well, the most fun thing to embroider is a jean jacket. I’m pretty sure we all have one or two hanging around in our closets, and the great thing about a sturdy fabric like denim is that you needn’t stress over a…
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Fabric Folding Pen
Fabric Folding Pen with Instructor Steve Butler Class 161 View at our website What is it? We get it, no one likes to take the time to press fabric pieces when putting together that new creative inspiration. The sewing machine is ready, that fabulous fabric is ready, the complimenting thread is ready and, most importantly, we’re ready. Taking the time to press those preparatory seams just feels anticlimactic somehow. The truth is though, those initial ironing steps are a significant factor in determining whether our finished project is something that is polished and…
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Crayon Crochet Pattern- Tutorial
Hello! I’m Mary from MarysYarnBasket! Back-to-school time is just around the corner! Make a couple of these cute crayons for your child, your child’s teacher, or for yourself! They work up quick, are super adorable, and the color possibilities are endless! You can find the inexpensive pattern in a printable PDF version in my Etsy shop as well. (etsy.com/shop/marysyarnbasket) Abbreviations (U.S. crochet terms) sc – single crochet MR – magic ring dec – crochet two stitches together (decreasing) inc – crochet two stitches into the same stitch (increasing) BLO –…
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Tracing Paper “Clover Chacopy”
Tracing Paper “Clover Chacopy” with Instructor Steve Butler Class 160 View at our website What is it? When it comes to sewing, and that’s what we do, tracing our pattern designs onto fabric is one of our least favorite activities. We find that perfect pattern, amazing fabric and complimenting thread and we just want to jump right into the sewing process so we can experience that highly anticipated creative fervor. But hold on, there is still the drudgery of the not so exciting prep work. Bummer. Probably the least favorite is tracing the pattern…
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Pom-Pom Mobile- Tutorial
Hey everyone, it’s Amy from curiouspapaya. There’s nothing sweeter than handmade decor for the special little one in your life! This colorful baby mobile can add the perfect touch to your nursery room. Watch this pom-pom maker speed tutorial here. Here’s what you’ll need for this project: ——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——————–——- MATERIALS: Medium worsted acrylic yarn in 4 different colors Mini Patchworks Scissors – Art. No 493/CW Jumbo darning needle – Art. No 340 Small pom-pom maker-Art. No. 3124 Large pom-pom maker –Art No. 3126 Gold hoop Hot glue String NOTES/TIPS: *When…
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Hot Ruler
& Hot Hemmer Hot Ruler Large and Hot Hemmer Square with Instructor Steve Butler Class 159 View at our website Visit our website What is it? If we were to make a list of essential actions required to achieve our most lofty creative aspirations when sewing, pressing would be near or even at the top of that list. Precise pressing of our project component pieces during the construction process often marks the difference between a completed project that appears polished and professional or something that appears more homemade and amateurish. By pressing during the construction…