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Minky fabric is 100% polyester and can be slippery to sew. The fabric will shed fibers during the sewing process and the first several washes, and that is completely normal. Rag Quilt Square Guide: To plan for the size of the quilt I wanted to make, I referenced this chart for the...
Many people ask how wide should a quilt binding be cut. There are many quilt binding widths you can choose from, but to start with, wider is easier to sew, especially when working with several layers. I usuallycut mine at 2 ½ "width from selvage to selvage. You can get away with ...
Scrap quilt patterns and quilting how-to articles that explain how to make scrap quilts, charm quilts, or any other type of quilt. Let your creativity soar.
Instructions How to Make a Fabric Coin Purse with a Metal Frame Since I’m always looking for simple handmade gift ideas, I thought it would be fun to show you how to make a frame clutch. The tutorial for these metal frame coin purses can be made in ANY SIZE! The ones I made are...
She incorporated fabric and thread into her work, sometimes using her own clothes. The artist came from a family-run tapestry-restoration workshop, making her well placed to develop textile art — from found-object exhibits of old clothes, to printed handkerchiefs and woven 3D sculptures. “...
If the blanket has a detachable cord, you may place the fabric in the washing machine and pre-soak for 5 to 15 minutes. You can use cold or warm water. If the blanket doesn’t have a detachable cord, you will have to hand wash the material without getting the control cord wet. ...
And here's a (holiday decor) tutorial that shows youhow to sew felt appliqueon a felt base using thezigzag stitch- just like with fabric! Can you applique with a regular sewing machine? Of course! No special machines needed for the types I show you here. And if you either don't have...
I like to minimize the need for my toiletry bag as much as humanly possible. It just makes it easier going through TSA and the smaller my liquids bag, the less I worry about an agent pulling me aside and making me repack the whole thing or potentially have to throw something out. Here...
Like I mentioned above, for a large latch-hook t-shirt rug, you’ll need about 80 large to x-large t-shirts and approximately 14,000 1″ x 4″ strips. (See above for how to calculate how many t-shirts you need.) On your self-healing cutting mat, layout a shirt. Begin by cuttin...