Make sure to pin it really well (I kind of go crazy with the pins, but I don’t want anything to move around when I sew.) Using your zig-zag stitch again, stitch all the way around the outside of the bib. At the neck line, snip the extra bias tape so it lines up with the...
Running stitch- place the two pieces of fabric you’re going to sew over each other to create some overlap. Sew in a straight line from the start of the overlapping section, while passing the needle up and down through the fabric. If you want the stitch to not show too much, you can...
Thanks for the great info, a friend has asked me to make a heart shaped pillow out of his late Father’s favorite shirt to give to his Mom. I am a quilter, but have never made a heart shaped pillow and obviously would not want to make a mistake with the very precious fabric that ...
When you’re done sewing the doll patchwork quilt and pillow, use the “How to Sew a Ruffled Maxi Dress for an 18″ Doll” tutorialto create a nightgown. Tips to do so are included at the end of this blog post. Materials to Sew the 18” Doll Patchwork Quilt The finished size of th...
How to Sew Spandex: In this instructable, I'm going to show you how to construct a one-piece spandex superhero costume using a home sewing machine. Contrary to popular belief, sewing spandex on a home machine is actually quite easy and effective with the
I had been eyeing quilted velvet pillows for a while and like most of crafty folks, thought to myself, “I bet I can make that!” And that’s exactly what I did. Yet rather than sew moreruffle throw pillowsI decided to make removable quilted velveteen pillow shams for my bed. I skip...
Learn how to sew a quilt with our easy step-by-step instructions, perfect for beginners and experienced quilters alike. Step 1: Planning Your Quilt The initial stage in quilting is planning your design. Spend some time choosing colors and patterns that evoke emotions or memories. For my quilt...
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Each strip was 2 1/2 inches wide. I like the torn edges, so there was no need to sew the edges. BUT, you can if you want. Using a wide stitch, I gathered my ruffles right down the center of each torn strip. After they were gathered, I carefully pinned them to my pillow fabric...
This adorable ruffled maxi dress for an 18” doll makes a great gift to sew. It makes a great beginner sewing project!