Fox Pincushion Amigurumi Blue by minibytes. Zip-up Earbuds. I love to have my music with me everywhere I go, but I hate the tangled mess my wires become when I toss them in my bag or pocket. Last night I whipped up a fun and functional solution by adding a zipper to my earbuds. This project took me around an hour to do (perfect for catching up on some t.v. from hulu.com). The supplies are few; basic sewing supplies, a pair of headphones, and a nice long zipper. I happened to have this crazy purple and gold nike zipper I found thrifting a while ago, it seemed perfect for this project. The first step is to pull the earbuds apart, to separate the wires all the way down to the plug.
Next, take one side of your headphones and one side of the zipper tape and start stitching the wire into the tape. It’s as easy as that! Then unzip them to the length I want and put them on so much faster than having to untangle the mess! All Free Sewing - Free Sewing Patterns, Sewing Projects, Tips, Video, How-To Sew and More.
Tutorial - Crop Circle Table Runner. Hello! Welcome to my first tutorial! I'm so excited to share this fun table runner idea with you.... Sew,Mama,Sew! Is having a scrap tutorial contest and I thought I'd try my hand at making one for you using a fun technique for turning scraps in to "FABRIC STICKERS". You read that right - it's a simple case of scrap, cut, sew, flip and stick! This is a fantastic technique I've been using for quilt labels for a few years and it's super versatile...you'll be appliqueing circles onto bags, onesies, quilts, t-shirts, jean jackets, curtains, pillows and who knows what else!?!?.
Here's how you do it: 1) Pick a crop of scraps that look nice together. 3) Trace a variety of circle sizes onto the wrong side of your scrap fabric pieces. 4) Roughly cut out the circle of fabric leaving at least an inch all around. 5) With a short stitch length (I used 2), stitch around the drawn circle ON THE LINE. 6) Trim your seam allowance to a skinny 1/4". 7) Using a Purple Thang (one of my favourite tools!) How to Make a Basic Pillow + How to Finish a Pillow with Binding. Julie Herman from Jaybird Quilts shows us how to make a basic pillow today (the foundation for the rest of our tutorials all month long!). Once you’re comfortable with the basic pillow, she shows you how to step it up a notch by finishing your pillow with binding. Enjoy today’s tutorials, and use your new skills to “wow” everyone with your entry in our Great SMS Pillow Contest!
Pillows are a great simple project that can be made from start to finish in no time! While you can make a pillow and stuff it I suggest using a pillow form. Pillow forms are available at most quilt shops and hobby shops and take one step out of the process! Some pillow forms have a non-woven cover. Others have a woven cover. Better quality pillow forms have a zipper closure. One of the simplest pillows you can make doesn’t even have any quilting! How to Make a Basic Pillow For my pillow I started with a big bold panel print that I found at IKEA. Rotary cut out the piece you want to use for the front. Tutorial ~ Zippered and Slip Pocket Tutorial. Many of you know Autum from her fabulous creations and her blog, Creative Little Daisy. We’ve long enjoyed Autum’s sewing and asked if we could share her tutorial on Patchwork Bags early this year.
For Bag Month we asked Autum to share a bit of her sewing expertise with us in the form of a tutorial on pockets for bags, and she’s done around four tutorials! Autum’s an amazing and generous seamstress! Today she’s teaching us all about Zippered Pockets, Slip Pockets and offers a bonus tutorial on Inserting a Magnetic Clasp. Tomorrow we’ll delve into linings. You won’t believe the wealth of knowledge that follows. Enjoy Autum’s tutorials below and let’s all thank her for her hard work! Zippered Pocket Tutorial One of the biggest phobias of sewing is the dreaded zipper.
Find the center (side to side) of your lining piece and your pocket piece. I’ve found the easiest way to determine the center is first fold the lining piece in half, side to side and make a crease with your fingernail. Creative little daisy: Don't fear the zipper. Zippers seem to be the boogyman of sewing. The monster under the bed that puts fear in the hearts of sew-ers. And like the boogyman zippers need not scare you, the fear is only imagined.
For a long time I avoided anything that required putting a zipper in. I'd check the back of the pattern to see if a zipper was required, if so, that pattern went back in the drawer. One day I decided to give it a try, just to see if it was as bad as I had been led to believe. Putting a zippered pocket into a purse is a good way to wet your feet, so to speak where zippers are concerned. This is the method I use for putting a zippered pocket in a purse. Materials: Zipper: I'm using a 7" zipper Fabric for pocket: A rectangle that is about 9" wide. Ruler and Pen Zipper foot: I think this is key to putting zippers in. Step 1: Fold the rectangle in half the long way to determine the center line. Step 2: About 1/2" below the center line draw a rectangular box that is 1/2" x 7 1/2" Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7:
Installing a Zipper ~ Tutorial by Michelle. How to add a zippered pocket to a purse-Tutorial. I am currently in the process of building up inventory for my Etsy & Artfire shops...................so this is the right time to create tutorials as I am anywayz sewing quite a bit.All I have to do is click pics:) One thing that I have come across very often is how lot of crafters are REEEALLY scared of zippers! Believe me its much easier than it looks!! Today I am going to do a quick tutorial on adding zippered pockets to your bags & purses. OK............lets roll. 1. Firstly cut your lining piece................I know its probably dumb of me telling it but we will be adding the pocket before we assemble the inner lining.Take one of the lining pieces.If you are using printed fabric like me,take a piece with nice print as it will show up .
I made this yesterday night so pardon the pics quality:) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Well................you have learnt how to add zippered pocket & I have learnt not to click any pics at night:( Drop me a line if I have confused you anywhere. Add a zippered pocket to a purse lining. Sewing Zippers in Bags Tutorial 1. (aka Zippered inner bag pocket) **UPDATE** If you'd like this tutorial (or any of my others) in PDF format click here.
Note: to view the PDF tutorial, you will need the latest Adobe Viewer program. Get the latest version of the viewer absolutely free by clicking on the button below: Here is a tutrorial for zippered pockets inside bags. They look smart, they prevent your valuables from going 'walkies', they make essentials such as lippy and your mirror easy to get at, and a girl can never have too many pockets in her bag! This one is for you Katie :) A zippered pocket in one of the lining pieces of my bag-to-be. Here's how I put it together Shopping list (as if you were buying from a shop, if not using stash fabrics 0.5 yard of fabric for pocket0.5 yard of Vilene Firm Iron-on1x 7" Zip Click on any of the pictures to make them bigger. 1. Iron the same sized interfacing onto the wrong side of pocket pieces. Sew some stitches around the end of the zip to secure the zip halves (as shown in the pic) 2. 3. 4. 5.
Add a strap to an iPad case. Freckled Whimsy: iPad Pouch Tutorial. First line of business...HAPPY EASTER!!!! I hope all of you are having a grand day! So it seems that you like tutorials, hm? Me thinks so. :) Upon popular request, here is the iPad Pouch/Case tutorial. Fabric used in above photo: Front cover is Treasures & Tidbits by Piece O Cake and back cover is Pick A Bunch by Nancy Mims, both for Robert Kaufman. Materials: Zipper - 10" or longer Scrap pieces of fabric Main fabric - I used Osnaburg Lining fabric Fusible batting piecing and quilting thread Cutting: 12 squares measuring 3.5" from scrap fabrics 2 pieces measuring 3.5" x 9.5" from the Main fabric 2 pieces measuring 2.5" x 9.5" from the Main fabric 2 pieces measuring 9.5" x 11.5" from the lining fabric 2 pieces measuring 9" x 11" from the fusible batting Assembly: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
Also, be sure your zipper is OPEN at least half way so when it comes time to turning your pouch right sides out, it will be possible. :) 17. 18. The possibilities are endless!! Much Love!!! iPad Case Tutorial (with Handle Variations!) Jen Carlton Bailly is back today with a fun, new tutorial (remember the His + Hers Pillows?!). Jen’s iPad Case Tutorial gives you two handle options and a fresh, new look for spring!
Learn more about Jen in her introduction and let us know if you make the case! Every spring– okay every season– I want a change… Something new. This usually comes in the form of a new bag. They are quick and easy and give me a little lift. Since spring is around the corner (even though it snowed today in Portland, Oregon!) Supplies Needed: Step One: Making the Pocket Line the top raw edges-right sides together of the pocket fabric.Stitch ¼ seam.Press open the seam.Top stitch 1/8th inch on either side of the seam (see photo above).Fold the fabric with right sides together matching raw edges.Stitch the side and bottom using ¼ inch seam.
Step Two: Attaching the pocket Step Three: Applying the Interfacing Step Four: Attach the D-Ring Step Five: Attach the Lining Step Six: Top Stitching Step Nine: Attach and Enjoy! Adding a Strap to any Strapless Case. Tutorial - Voile Scarf. Down here in Texas, we have no need for thick knitted scarves, as gorgeous as they are, because winter lasts all of about 5 days... but we still like to be stylish! So, I recently ordered my first batch of Spoonflower fabric on the sheer-ish cotton voile, specifically for this purpose and am very pleased. I immediately set to work sewing up this sweet little scarf, taking photos along the way so I could share it. The fabric I'm using is one of my original designs, "Love Birds - Twilight" and you can find it and other color variations here. The silk crepe de chine or the cotton silk fabrics are also lightweight and lovely options. To start with, I washed my fabric first, as a precaution.
Then just cut a long, rectanglular piece that is equal to the length you desire by twice the width plus extra for hemming all the way around. Now stitch along the length of the pinned edge, (I used a 3/8 in. seam allowance), securing both ends with a few backstitches. Turn your fabric right side out. CHICKPEA SEWING STUDIO: Anna Maria's Multi Tasker Tote. This weekend was the first time since coming back from the Vegas vacation I had any time to sew. While watching one of my favorite Spaniard loose a Tennis game, I labored on a bag/tote, by Anna Maria Horner. I write labored because it truly is hard work! It's not weird or impossibly stiff, not at all, just really long and complicated.
The picture on the cover of the pattern really doesn't tell much about the way the bag is constructed. I think the pattern underestimates the amount of interfacing necessary, and I 'll have to go back to the store today to find more for the handles. I choose a new line by Erin McMorris for FreeSpirit called Wildwood. Bag under construction...