Free Sewing Patterns. Needle and Spatula: Easy Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial. I mentioned in my previous post about making the baby blankets and tote bags for the Craft Hope project I just finished that I was planning to write up a tutorial for the tote bags.
I know there are a lot of tote bag tutorials out there, but I think this is worth adding to the mix because it is easy and produces a nice, sturdy but lightweight tote bag. The construction is fairly similar to my roll-up shopping bag, but simpler. The bag is unlined and uses french seams to create a nice, neat inside with no exposed seams. But don't worry, it isn't hard! There are a few different construction options for this bag, which I explain in more detail in the step-by-step instructions. TERMS OF USE: For personal, non-commercial use only. To market, to market… A Market Bag Tutorial. This is my first tutorial, and it comes during the same week that I’ve given up coffee, so hopefully this makes sense (and if it doesn’t, let me know and let’s just blame it on the lack of caffeine!)
I make two versions of this market bag, and I use both on a daily basis. I made a number of one style recently, as shown here and here. These have side panels and end up measuring about 15″ across when laid flat. Purses, totes and handbags. Appliqued eagle tote bag. Note: The finished eagle requires a 13” (33cm) square area. Materials 1/2 yard (0.50m) firmly woven, heavy white fabric for bag Lightweight fabrics for appliqués: 5” (12.5cm) squares of Red, Royal Blue, and Turquoise 5” x 7” rectangles of Medium Blue and Navy; 3” (7.5cm) square of Light Blue Thread to match fabrics 1 1/8 yard (1.10m) of 1 1/2" (3.8cm) wide webbing for handles (royal blue if available) Six-strand embroidery floss: 1 skein each of Coats and Clark #132-A Parakeet, and Coats and Clark #44 Royal Blue Tracing paper Dressmaker’s carbon paper and tracing wheel Fusible web with paper backing Embroidery needle Appliquéd Eagle Pattern (pdf) Directions.
190 Free Tote Bag Sewing Patterns! Sew News. How to Make a Tote Bag. December 3rd, 2007 This is a great project for gifts. It uses all straight lines, has little cutting, and is simple to stitch up. Patterns and Tutorials. Undies block template and tutorial. Long Overdue Fusing Plastic Bag Tutorial. I realized this afternoon that I basically explain this technique to an Etsy Labs visitor at least once a day, but had never put the instructions online.
So, here it is. Fusing! Plastic! Sewing Tutorials. Thanks for your interest in my patterns and tutorials! For home sewers: I am a firm believer that once you make something, it is yours to do with as you please. This includes selling anything that you make using my tutorials and patterns. The only thing I ask is that you link back to my blog in your listing. I just feel like that's the nice thing to do. Also, while the things you make are your hard work, these tutorials and patterns are my hard work. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. *Quilting* Foofanagle.wordpress.com. The Lindie Bag (Free Purse Pattern) « Craft Apple. Liberty Bibs. Joelle was in California recently, visiting her adorable new niece Bobbie Rae.
She noticed that Bobbie was using a lot of bibs, and that the most effective were super absorbent. When she came back to New York she had the idea that we should design a bib that was both beautiful and totally useful. As you might have noticed by now, when we want to make something truly special and beautiful, we often turn to Liberty of London's Tana Lawn. Rainy Days Quilt - Quilting In The Rain. Remember these fabrics I bought last month when I went on my business trip? Well, I finally used them! Living in Seattle, this Rainy Days quilt seemed very appropriate. :) I wanted to share this pattern with you in case you wanted to make one.
It's a super-duper easy pattern (seriously, only 3 steps below!). If you want to use the same fabric collection that I used, I recommend buying them here (Rainy Days and Mondays is an older collection so most places don't sell them anymore). Finished quilt top size: 47.5" x 57" Craft Projects.
Free Clothes Patterns : Posted on | October 9, 2008 | 7 Comments I originally became interested in patternless sewing, many years ago, because I had a hard time finding patterns in my size.
Nowadays, patterns in large sizes abound. Nonetheless, I still love my pattern free sewing. These patterns generally of three types. One type requires you to take your measurements and draw up the pattern yourself. Skirts are very easy to make without a pattern. I came across a few patterns that didn’t fit into any other category, so I gave them their own. Free Fashion Portfolio Templates. Amazing Dress Design - Free Dress Up Games. Recommended Games In this page, you get information about the game and you can Play Amazing Dress Design Game at our site for free! Amazing Dress Design Instructions: The game instructions can be found in the game. Amazing Dress Design Description: Play Design Your Own Dress. Polyvore. Products Sets Collections Items Groups Members Register.
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Example: - how to use a dressform while dressmaking. A dress form or mannequin will make garment making and alterations easier, more satisfying and more rewarding than you ever thought possible. It's the only sure way of achieving a really professional look to garments, whether you're making clothes for yourself or someone else. When the dress form or mannequin has been assembled and adjusted to specific measurements it becomes a replica of the person for whom the garment is being made. Dressmakers Dummy, Tailors Dummy, Adjustable Dressmaking Dummies, Dress Forms - sewing-online.com. SEWING TIPS. Examples of stretch fabrics might be Lycra, knits, jerseys, stretch satin, stretch poplin, even something that is not cut on the direction of the thread, especially something bias cut.
Wondering how not to make stretchy fabric stretch beyond belief, yet still keep the seam stretchy enough so that it does not break, when the fabric stretches? Well here are some tips from what I have read and been practicing, just some secrets of the trade. Stabilizing the fabric to avoid wavy seams You can avoid wavy seams on stretch fabrics by sewing through a layer of iron on water soluble stabilizer applied over the seam line. Or you can sew through thin tissue paper the you can then rip out of the seam. JANOME JUST ANSWERS. SEWING WORLD. JANOME LEARNING CENTRE. JANOME UK.