Add Embroidery: Before you assemble your fabric ball, use embroidery thread to stitch the baby’s name or initials on one of the panels. Add appliqué: Get creative and see how to applique. Cut out shapes like stars, hearts, or animals, and sew them onto the fabric. These little decora...
These zippered pouches are my “go-to” handmade gift and were one of the very first bags I learned how to sew. They stitch up quickly and are a great way to use up fabric scraps! MY LATEST VIDEOS I’ve made A LOT of zippered bags over the years. I love that the pattern is ...
Now, you don’t have to sew these wine bottle bags, but it’s really pretty easy to do so I’m going to show you. If you’drather just buy wine bags, I’ve got a link to some that are the right size below in the material list below. To sew the wine bags, you need a12″ ...
This bookmark sewing project makes a great sewing project for kids, too. As an option, you can sew a few fabric bases for the bookmark (see steps from 5 onwards) - and leave it to the kids to hand-stitch the felt circles. It makes an amazing kids-sewing project AND a great motivat...
2. Place the pieces of fabric right sides together and sew around three sides (using a ½” seam allowance), leaving one short end of the bag open. You can choose to keep the fabric pieces in place with paper clips as you sew (I just wing it!). 3. Turn the rectangle right-side...
I must be prepared to watch them sew crooked seams, draw thick ugly sewing lines all over the fabric, have the print not meet at the seams andnot say a word. And I love that it all began with, "So mom, can I make a skirt to wear to school today?" Ah, if only it worked ...
How to sew a Scrap Felt Heart January 10, 2024 How to make a felt heart with scraps of fabric and lace. Turn them into little felt heart brooches or key rings. With just small pieces of felt, and a few other scraps of fabric, lace and ribbon you can make beautiful felt hearts ...
STEP 4 – Fold your fabric edges over like above, and sew a straight line along one edge. That will be the top of the pocket. STEP 5 – Position your pocket onto the main fabric and pin it into place. Sew a straight line along the sides and bottom to attach. ...
You can also use a layer of lace before you sew on the button. Using long thread, I weave the needle in and out of the bottom of 7 inches of lace. Then pull both ends of the thread and gather the lace in tight. Tie the thread into a knot. ...
No expensive pattern is required! Simply cut two pieces of fabric in the dimensions and shape you want (usually a large washcloth size or fat quarter works well), making sure to add 1/2″ seam allowance on all sides. Sew pieces to each other (with right sides together) but leave an in...