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Make Your Own Clothes: How to Make a Pattern

Scrappy Fabric Baskets from Threading My Way: National Sewing Month 2013. Privacy Policy / Your California Privacy Rights Revised and posted as of July 25, 2014 Prime Publishing, LLC ("Company," "we" or "us") reserves the right to revise this Privacy Policy at any time simply by posting such revision, so we encourage you to review it periodically.

Scrappy Fabric Baskets from Threading My Way: National Sewing Month 2013

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12 Days of Christmas: Day 9!

You can enter each day to win the prize of the day! Contest rules and how to enter are below. Today’s Project On the ninth day of our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway, my true love gave to me … the Beaded Clutch Tutorial from Camelot Fabrics! Please wash, dry & iron your quilting cotton before beginning. Fat Quarter of Penelope quilting cotton (44″ wide) from Camelot Fabrics in 2140703 #2Fat Quarter of Penelope quilting cotton (44″ wide) from Camelot Fabrics in 2140704 #3Fat Quarter of fusible interfacing in whiteFat Quarter of medium weight quilting batting7” zipperSmall beads in coordinating color (about 50 – 75)Paper printerBasic sewing supplies:Sewing machineNeedle & coordinating threadStraight pinsScissors & fabric shearsIron & pressing surfaceFabric marker Download templates and full instructions here.

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SquigglyTwigs Designs: Tuesday's Tute: Bias Fabric Flowers. We have another wonderful way to use up some scraps or repurpose clothing hanging...around.

SquigglyTwigs Designs: Tuesday's Tute: Bias Fabric Flowers

There are a million fabric flower tutorials on the internet. But, with a special technique for the edge, I think this one may be a bit different. We used nylon chiffon left over from a pettiskirt and made a flower pin, tulle from a tutu, and various satins and taffetas from our formal gown stash. Add an alligator clip, pin, or pony band and you've got a flower of many uses. You do not need a sewing machine or glue gun although these tools make the flower creating much quicker. Materials: Fabric scrap with room for about 3 ft. Hot glue and/or hand sewing supplies. Fabric Storage Boxes (per your request) Okay, the fabric storage box tutorial is here. (Sorry for the little tease last friday and no actual tutorial. Cinderella Dress – Halloween Costume. Wow.

Cinderella Dress – Halloween Costume

It officially happened. Taking my little girl to Disneyworld a few weeks ago completely sealed her obsession with Cinderella. I think it had something to do with that huge castle at Disneyworld that Cinderella “lived” in. The whole trip left this little girl in complete awe of the princess in a blue dress. So, there was no question what she wanted to be for Halloween. Quick Summer Skirt- perfect for twirls. Today’s work in progress is a quick summer skirt and boy, do I mean quick!

Quick Summer Skirt- perfect for twirls

Missy S has end of grade testing this week and was feeling punky about it. But when I suggested we create something fun to wear a smile appeared. To give you an idea of just how fast this project was let’s chat about the timeline. She started checking out my fabric stash around 5pm, picked out a few fabrics and then I showed her the skirt picture.

Once she was all in, I needed to think about the elastic. Burp Cloth Tutorial for the Beginner Sewist — the thinking closet. With my friends having babies left and right, you didn’t think I would stop at the rhinestone and heat-transfer vinyl onesies, now, did you?

Burp Cloth Tutorial for the Beginner Sewist — the thinking closet

No siree, Bob! Time to bust out the sewing machine for some super cute, super easy burp cloths: I have to credit my M.I.L. for inspiring me with this one (and she credits her friend, Robyn!). Last year, she made some burp cloths for expectant mothers, including my two sisters-in-law, so, I’ve gotten to see these babies in action (pun intended). These burp cloths are both cute and practical…now, that’s my kinda project! Here’s a tutorial, so you, too, can make your own burp cloths. Burp Cloth Tutorial for the Beginner Sewist Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Then, this is probably the trickiest part of the whole shebang, and it’s not that tricky really. Step 4. 12 Days of Handmade Gifts- DIY Recipe Potholders. Hello there!

12 Days of Handmade Gifts- DIY Recipe Potholders

Welcome to day two of my 12 Days of Handmade Gifts. Today I am going to show you how to make these fun recipe pot holders. I love hot pads, but mine are getting pretty nasty, so I thought I would try making some. I know a lot of you are familiar with Spoonflower. For those who are not, Spoonflower is a print on demand fabric company that will print your design onto fabric, wallpaper, wall clings, and now even wrapping paper. Instructions: Free Sewing Patterns. How To Make A Fabric Dollhouse Video Tutorial. Pattern For Fairy Houses - McCall's Patterns. Pattern For House, Furniture & Doll - McCall's Patterns.