Let’s talk about how to use a rotary cutter today. I love my rotary cutters, rotary mat, and rotary ruler now. But loving them took a while-mostly because I didn’t really know how to use them. I’m sure there is much more I can learn about these lovely tools, but here are ...
Once you know how large your panel quilt should be, you'll need your main rectangular piece of fabric - your fabric panel. If you want to use just a portion of it, decide on what to keep and what to cut off. If you want to make your panel quilt bigger than just the panel size,...
Each square will form the top of a puff, with an equal number needed for the bottom layer. Typically, squares range from 4" to 6" across, but feel free to adjust based on your preference. Sewing the Puffs Place a top and a bottom square together, with their right sides facing each ...
Small farmers need to build up some machinery to operate their farms as well as landscapes. One of the really valuable tools is the so-called “brush hog.” Brush pigs are usually referred to as ‘bush hogs,’ although that’s a brand name. “rotary cutter” is another frequent word for...
ruler and rotary cutter disappearing ink marker How To Make a Potholder - tutorial Here's everything you need to do to make your own beautiful potholders. Binding tutorial included! There are two sizes in this tutorial, as mentioned. One is the standard size for a 7" potholder, and the ...
Prevention: Use a rotary cutter and a cutting mat to ensure straight, clean cuts. Solution: If the edges are uneven, re-trim them using a ruler as a guide for a straight edge. Maintenance and Care A well-maintained pocket square can last for years. Here are some tips to keep yours lo...
Then cut with scissors or a sharp rotary cutter along the lines to get a perfectly square piece for the shade. 4 | Sew the shade If your material frays, sew a zigzag stitch along the length of both sides. You cannot hem the sides because the shade will not roll up evenly when hemmed...
Draw another larger quarter-circle to create the bottom of your skirt. For a Half or Quarter Circle Skirt: Adjust the fold of your fabric and calculations accordingly. These skirts will have less fullness but will use less fabric. Cut and Sew Cut the Fabric: Cut along the marked lines thro...
Pin it to the inside of the elastic. Adjust gathering. Stitch with a zig zag stitch or with a stretch stitch. You’re done with this simple tutu! Note: If you find that the raw edge on the inside is a bit itchy (when in direct contact with the skin), you can enclose it with ...
Some machines come with a ¼” setting or a ¼” foot. Test and measure your seam allowance on scrap fabric before sewing your squares together and adjust the seam width to create as accurate ¼” seam as you can. 1 To sew the patches place the patchwork squares right sides ...