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but to start with, wider is easier to sew, especially when working with several layers. I usuallycut mine at 2 ½ "width from selvage to selvage. You can get away with a slightly narrow binding at 2 ¼" should be fine too.
1. Christmas Tree Stands or Containers A tree stand or container is what is going to hold up your tree and keep it secure, so no matter which way you go, make sure it's sturdy. Rotate the tree so the best side is facing your most visible, high-trafficked area. One of the most...
But usually, I don't mess withsewing binding. It just has to be done precisely, correctly. Otherwise, you'll end up either not happy about visible stitches, or ripping seams on your nearly finished project. None of which I like to do. So I cut and sew the binding on my mini quilts...
Yes, I am making a quilt, pieces of a quilt really, to then make a coat. When I restartedSew Your Stashlast Fall I knew I wanted to make something with my scraps. I don’t really need another quilt so I decided to make the quilt coat I had been dreaming about. ...
Unlock the secret to clothing design. If you can draft and sew a basic bodice you can design virtually any kind of t-shirt, blouse or other top! Attach a skirt and you now have a dress! Take your measurements by using the guide in the " How to Take Your Measurements" section and le...
Learn how to make dried orange slices for potpourri, Christmas garlands, & crafts. These dried orange slices can be made in the oven, or a dehydrator.
This Sink Skirt Can Also Be Made For: How To Make Sink or Skirt – No Sew More DIY Home Decorating Ideas I created hidden storage and added a bit of pretty when I made a fabric sink skirt for the functional, but plain utility sink in my mudroom. ...
Iron on any motif or stencil, likewise just sew a border all the way around or just on the base and top. Attach tabs via ribbon pieces if wanted. Reply Jeannie says: Because I needed the conduit to be 10’6″, I too had to buy two conduit and cut in order to have two 5’3...
How To Make a Braided Rug Tear the fabric scraps into long strips. Braid the strips together into one long braid. Sew the wide braid into a large circle using a heavy-duty needle and a straight stitch. Be careful to keep the rug flat as you go wider and wider. Finally, lock in the...