Start sewing the binding close to the bottom edge of the potholder, usinga ¼" seam allowance. Once you get to the corner,stop at ¼" away from the bottom and backstitchto secure the seam. 3 stitches will do. Snip the threads and remove the potholder from the machine. STEP 2 - H...
Seehow to finish binding on a quilt- the easy way. This little trick will make your quilt binding look just asperfect, but withless effort. You'll love it! Looking for more quilting ideas?Check out these free tutorials: Onebasic quilt block tutorialto start your quilting journey with this...
Alright, friend, you’ve made it to the end—and look at you, already set to dive into quilting with what you’ve got! See? You didn’t need another fabric haul (this time). Starting with your stash and existing tools, you’re embracing the beauty of quilting on a budget, with ...
Quilting represents the process of sewing two or multiple layers of fabric together in order to create a thicker padded material, often to make a quilt or a quilted garment. Usually, quilting is made with three layers. The first layer is the top fabric or quilt top, insulating material or ...
Quilting:sewing through multiple layers of fabric to create one thick layer - typically involves three parts: cloth top, batting middle, cloth bottom. Seam allowance:the standard seam allowance for quilting is 1/4 inch. Square:smaller pieces of fabric that are sewn together to make a larger, ...
Machine quilting doesn't have the same folksy reputation as quilting by hand, but it can make for a more visually dramatic quilt. The tension of the stitches creates more extreme peaks and valleys. Of course, it's also much faster to create a quilt with the help of a sewing machine. Ma...
For added convenience, the tutorial advises on adding ease to the waist and seam allowances, ensuring a comfortable fit. Dive into the creative process and stitch a lovely skirt that’s perfect for various occasions, from meetings to school events. Get your woven fabric, invisible zipper, and...
seam allowances adds a fun texture on the front of the quilt. If you have enjoyed our other quilting projects, you’ll love this one. This particular rag quilt uses Minky fabric as the backing and is soft and fluffy. This is a great beginner project for those looking to increase their ...
Now switch your machine to a basting stitch (a straight stitch set to the widest width your machine will allow, usually a 5) and baste in between the two stitch lines you created across the top of the fabric: Iron that seam open: ...
Have a dog and want an ever bigger bed? This bed can really be scaled to any size. The key is remembering that the gussets and seam allowances will subtract about 15″ from the width and length of the bed. Notes on insulating the bed:Now, let’s talk a little about Insul-Bright....