Of course, I had to follow up by making a few of the standard-size potholders too! (and while speaking of mini, go check out the best free baby quilting patterns !) And since I was already cutting and sewing, I also snapped a few photos to make this tutorial for you. Actually, qu...
Pro Tip:Leave the gap on the bottom, about 1½” from the tip of the heart. This is the straightest section of the heart, so it’s the easiest to close up afterward. Sew all the way around the heart with a ¼” seam allowance, pivoting at both the top and bottom of the hear...
The tighter tension achieved with a smaller hook helps make the potholders more heat-resistant and durable. However, keep in mind that crochet hook sizes can vary slightly depending on the brand and your personal tension. It’s always a good idea to check the yarn label for the recommended ...
Then fold the straight edges between corners and secure with pins or sewing clips. Like this: Bonus Tips: How To Keep Binding In Place? To hold the front edge in place, you can use a dab of school glue, spread it (make sure everything stays under the folded part of the binding) -...
If you want to use the same fabric for the lining, go for it, though be aware that using two layers of a bulky fabric like faux fur will make sewing a bit more difficult. The bed is basically reversible, and both the Main Fabric and Lining Fabric will be visible at all times. ...
Make a skirt. If you have some basic sewing knowledge, it's not hard to turn a set of jeans into a skirt or dress. See our main article on this subject for step-by-step instructions. To do this:[1] Open the inside seam of both legs. Stitch the front part of both legs together...
Upcycling Jeans Seams To Make Coasters I have upcycled jeans’ seams and hems many times before. But this is the first time I’ve used them to make denim coasters. Denim seams can be difficult to sew, so they often get forgotten when upcycling. It’s hard for the average sewing machine...
really want to sew then you have to add sewing time to your schedule. Some examples: If you have an hour to read a book every night before going to bed, then you can cut it in half to allocate the other half to your sewing project, or you can do them alternately. You get the ...
Those little bits of fabric left over from sewing projects, or even worn-out clothes, can be repurposed. Quilting, patchwork projects, or simple DIY crafts like making pot holders or hair accessories are great ways to use up every bit. ...
How to Make Microwaveable Bowl Pot Holders Materials: 2 10″ squares ofcotton fabric 2 9″ squares ofcotton batting marking pen cotton thread sewing machine iron rotary cutter rotary mat Note: use only 100% cotton fabric, thread, and batting so that they are microwave safe!