Round up to the nearest quarter inch. Fold your fabric in half and begin marking from the folded edge, using your waist radius measurement to make a quarter circle. This marks the waist of your skirt. Decide on the length of your skirt and add this measurement from the waist marking, ...
Learn how to make a puff quilt with our collection of 15 free patterns with step-by-step instructions and tips. These quilts offer warmth and comfort, with the charming textured design of puffs that add an extra layer of coziness. From the rich tapestry of their history to the modern ...
I chose to fold my fabric over into itself about 1/4 inch to create a nice clean edge; this also keeps the fabric from having frayed edges. Line up the seam and check to make sure your scrunchie isn’t twisted before the next step. Sew a straight stitch across your closure and ...
stitch. You'll do this every time. Don't try to make your next stitch come up right beside the end of the last one -there won't be enough fabric in between, and you'll have a little gap of fabric peeking through each stitch, when we want them as close to side-by-side as ...
Here is How to Make a Ribbon Skirt. It’s such an easy beginner sewing project for girls. Note: Since writing this post years ago when our own girls were tiny, I have learned that a ribbon skirt is a prominent garment worn by Native American women and girls in many tribes including th...
STEP 6: Finish the edges. You can bind them, but I took the easy route and serged them. Stitch onbindingfor a more finished look. If using with a child, please be sure they keep their head outside of the blanket. Now that you knowhow to make a weighted blanket, I would love to...
Lay the mitten backs side by side to make sure you have chosen opposite-facing pieces. Stitch around the appliques using a satin stitch (a very close zigzag stitch.) Tip: Instead of pinning, tack the applique pieces to the mitten back with a glue stick, then stitch. Step 5: Stitch ...
Feel free to make this backpack your own byediting the design to suit your backpack needs. If you feel so inclinedmake an Instructable about your unique creation! Please note that I used an industrial walking foot sewing machine to make my backpack.It is possible to sew a backpack with a ...
Learn how to make Shabby Chic Fabric flowers without the boutique price! These easy DIY Fabric Flowers can be used for a dress, as hair bow accessories for girls and women, jewelry, brooch pins, or even a bag accessory! Easy to make in under 30 minutes, and can be customized based on...
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