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Quilted Heating Pad Cover Tutorial
Hello friends! I know it’s February and is still a couple months until Mother’s Day but I’ve already been sewing for my mother, my sister, my daughters, and my girlfriends! If I had to guess I would say that just about every female uses a heating pad am I right? And a Quilted Heated Pad Cover makes the heating pad not only beautiful but super comfy as well! I’ve written a tutorial for you that breaks it down into simple steps so you can easily make one. By Mother’s…
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DIY Fat Quarter Dog Bandana
Hi friends! Today we have a fun and easy make to use up the fat quarters we’ve all been hoarding, I mean saving for years and years. Dog bandanas are a fun way to show off your favorite pets personality as well as coordinate for pictures and events or holidays. Make just one or go all out and sew up several at a time to share with all your favorite dogs! What you will need: One fat quarter of fabric (or a square of 18×18 inch fabric) Cutting Mat – Art.…
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Ironing Board Cover Sewing Tutorial
Happy New Year friends! I’ve made it a goal for this year to do some freshening up around my house and there is one thing that has been driving me absolutely crazy. I’m wondering how many of you are like me… your ironing board cover is gross and so you go looking for just the right cute new cover to buy? And there is nothing there that is even remotely appealing? I decided it was time to make a new one and write a tutorial for all of…
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Sew a 3D Applique Project!
With a few smaller-scale quilts under my belt, I thought what better time than now to try out some new quilting techniques for my next project! I’ve always adored the look of applique work on handmade quilts. The more intricately detailed and unique, the better! My favorite of all, though, are those applique pieces that use 3D elements, whether it be simple accents like pom-poms and tassels, or more uncommon, like braids of yarn used as hair. Since the holiday season is in full swing, I decided to keep with…
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Foundation Paper Piecing Tutorial
Foundation paper piecing (FPP) is a technique that is used mainly for two reasons. Either to piece shapes that don’t lend themselves well to traditional piecing, such as odd angles, or for very precise piecing, particularly when using many small pieces. There are a few different ways to use the paper foundations, but I’ll be covering the basic one here where the fabric is stitched directly to the paper, and the paper torn off at the end. Let’s cover a few basics first: – FPP templates look a little different…
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Eight Point Star Zipper Pouch
Hi everyone! It’s Julia from Little World of Whimsy, and I’m here to bring you a fun DIY gift idea for the holidays, just in time for the Christmas season. This is a beautiful pouch pattern you can customize to be Christmas colors, or the favorite colors and patterns of a loved one. This is a project for confident beginners and can be made easily with scraps from your fabric stash. It’s also a great introduction to basic piecing and can serve as an intermediate step between making pouches and…
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Boho Bedroom Redo
Hello friends! I’m so excited to share a project with you today that my 13 year old grand-daughter, Jillian, and I have been working on for the last few months! In the summer she told me that her parents had given her permission to re-do her bedroom into a Boho themed room and she was so excited. As she began to tell me what her vision was for her bedroom I got really excited for her and thought maybe I could help her out a bit by sewing some pillows,…
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Sew a Drop Shoulder Cardigan from a Blanket!
Each culture has objects that become unanimous with it. Growing up, I was always surrounded by many items I believe would fall into the “Mexicana” category. Whether it was foods like my favorite empanadas or art like Talavera tiles, these things were ever-present. One such item that always seemed to be everywhere I turned was the humble Falsa Blanket. These blankets are traditional Mexican woven blankets that are often made of recycled cotton and acrylics. Like many Mexican families, we have a handful of these blankets laying around. With the…
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Christmas Gift Bag Sewing Tutorial
Hello Friends! Are you ready to do some super fun Christmas gift sewing? I’ve got such a great tutorial for you today on how to sew a very quick draw string bag that can be used as a gift bag for those perfect little treasures! The bag itself is a great gift! These are so easy to sew that you can honestly make one in less than 30 minutes, especially if you make them in an assembly line! Even if you are a beginner sewist, you can make these bags!…
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Sew A Pom-Pom Trim Pillow!
Fall is here, and as the leaves turn I always find myself wanting to change up my house to a more cozy and moody atmosphere. My first place to start is usually the couch. Something as simple as swapping out throw blankets and pillows goes a long way! With pom-pom trim being especially on-trend this year (and every year, in my opinion) I wanted to make a chic and simple pillowcase featuring it to get in the spirit of the season! Let’s get started. Supplies: Patchwork Scissors (mini)- Art. No…