Make it a Gift! If you’d like to make this apron as a gift, may I suggest that you also create a matching hot pad? You can find acute pot holder sewing pattern on my site HERE.You can even download a matching tag! How to Make an Apron; a Free Sewing Pattern: ...
Most of the time, I analyze my patterns to determine if I can make it more cost-effective by cutting strips of fabric instead of individual squares. Tip 5: Align Seam Intersections and Pin Them Well I usually pin most intersections with a single pin put at an angle. This way, the pin...
To make sewing up the 12 claws easier, I traced only 12 claws (rather than the 24 stated in the template) and laid the balance of the felt under it, sewing around the traced line of the claws except the opening. Cut out the claws with a 1/16′′ seam allowance. Turn the claws wi...
And you can make your mood board with it. Sarai Talk about multi-purpose. I think the most over... It was hard for me to think of an overrated sewing notion, but one sewing notion or a tool that I've had that I did not like are the seam rippers that are knife-shaped. That ...
I know we’re all on budgets, and we have to stretch to make those budgets meet our ever-increasing needs. While I understand that every penny counts, packing tape is not an area where you should be pinching those pennies. I have received packages before where the art was literally fallin...
On the back, I pinned the bodice to shorten it; again, I will make the same folded adjustment to the paper pattern. After trimming the muslin pieces,lay the muslin piece over the corresponding paper pattern and transfer all seam lines, darts, and other markings made during the fittings.Then...
This might make the outfit a bit over the top. We suggest if you’re going to go with a mustard tie, match the pocket square to the tie. But, again, if you really have a flair for pizzas, it works because purple and yellow are complementary colors. Having a pattern on the tie ...
Fit the guitar top to ensure you can easily align the book-matched seam with the centerlines on each end of the body. If necessary, sand both ends of the top to make it easier to align. Once you get it aligned, spread glue on the top edge of the body...
It’s also a good idea to make sure your chosen ski jacket has a strategically placed sleeve pocket to keep your lift pass handy. Overall there are many things to consider when looking for the best ski and snowboard jackets for men and deciding to brave the mountain, make sure you also ...
… for a nice finished seam when you flip everything over and look at it from the front of the fabric: Just replicate this step to join the other panel (or panels, if you’re making a four sided skirt) and you’ll be left with one long hemmed band of fabric. Of course if you ...