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How to Sew a Pillowcase. One of the many things we love about Christmas is having family from interstate come to stay with us.

How to Sew a Pillowcase

We love to create a welcoming guest room. This year we freshened up the guest bed with some pretty new pillowcases. They are so easy to run up and were a great way to use some of the pretty florals and polka dot fabrics from the Vintage Modern range we had in our stash. The Pillowcase is white with a contrasting double thickness cuff on the front, and an internal flap to hide the pillow from view.

You can mix and match your favourite prints to make a colourful range of bed linen. Finished Pillowcase Size: 28 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches (This is sized to fit a standard Australian pillow. Materials: Pillowcase Front: 19 x 23 inches (white homespun)Pillowcase Cuff: 19 x 13 inches (floral); and 19 x 2 1/2 inches (polka dot)Pillowcase Back: 19 x 35 1/2 inches (polka dot) My 3 Monsters: Quick-Sew Tee-Shirt Pillowcases.

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My 3 Monsters: Quick-Sew Tee-Shirt Pillowcases

I meant to get this post up yesterday, but it is summer and I find myself constantly battling my kids for computer time. Are we the only family in America that still only has ONE computer?! Not that I'm complaining . . . I'll just be posting a little less frequently {and at super odd times} for the next couple of months. No big. Today I'm sharing a quick and easy dad-inspired sewing project that I have been meaning to share for years. I realized I never followed up with a tutorial, so here it is. After you have your tee-shirts cut up, just follow the directions in Jessica and Mandy's awesome tutorial, omitting the contrasting band. {The inside cuff seam has no exposed seam allowances. Looks good on the outside, too! How To and Instructions. How To and Instructions. Hemet Comic Sewing Full Apron. Tutorial: Scrap Buster Fall Pillow. This is my favorite thing to do with my little scraps, and since its Scrap Buster month over at Sew, Mama, Sew, I made a quick tutorial so you can make your own.

Tutorial: Scrap Buster Fall Pillow

This pillow cover is 16" square with an envelope back & the design possibilities are endless! I added some pillows I’ve previously made with this same method at the end of this post. Happy Sewing! You’ll Need: Gwenny Penny: Side-Tie Pillow Tutorial with Ameroonie DesignsGwenny Penny. Hi there Gwenny Penny readers!

Gwenny Penny: Side-Tie Pillow Tutorial with Ameroonie DesignsGwenny Penny

I'm Amy from Ameroonie Designs. Gwen was so kind to let me come over and spend some time with all you lovely people! I am thrilled to share with you my tutorial on how to make this side-tie pillow. I have to admit- this is one of my favorite pillows to make. I love that it lets me show off a fabric, while adding texture with the bows. First you will need to start with a pillow form.

Take your ties and fold them in half. Take your two front pieces. Lay the back panel of the pillow on a flat surface. Take the front panel that will be on top of the pillow and fold it in half along the hemmed side. Decide how far apart you want your ties to be- remembering that you will be sewing around the perimeter with a 1/2" seam allowance to finish the pillow.

Now we're going to place the ties. Free Daily Sewing Tutorials. 12 free bag and purse tutorials. Crafting Classes, Patterns & Inspiration. Sewing Studio. Class Description Increase your sewing savvy with fit and finishing techniques from Diana Rupp of Make Workshop.

Sewing Studio

In Sewing Studio, she'll walk you through two classic patterns - an Envelope Pillow and Naughty Secretary Skirt - using methods you'll use again and again. Create them using patterns from her book Sew Everything Workshop (not included with this class), or substitute with patterns of your choice. Watch step-by-step tutorials on zipper insertion, lining a skirt, adding darts, finishing with French seams and much more. Learn More about Sewing Studio Lesson Plan Lesson 1. The course begins with a brief introduction to the Sewing Studio and Diana Rupp, author of Sew Everything Workshop.

Lesson 2. While working on your pillow, you will learn about fabric construction, different types of edges, cutting, hemming, seam allowances and how to construct the French seam. Lesson 3. In this session, you will assemble, sew, press and finish your pillow. Ten Minute Pillow Cases. Super cute sewing tutorials. {Mason Jar Sewing Kits} - Wait Til Your Father Gets Home. Project: Desktop catchall - Style At Home. Noodlehead. Online fabric store Canada, Contemporary designer fabric, Upholstery fabric - warpandweft.ca — Dragonfly Fabric a Canadian On-Line Fabric Store.

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