In this case, I told her we could sew a new naptime pillow for school. All of my suggestions for pillow styles were rebuffed, as she had already designed the perfect pillow in her head. Her description was clear: “Mom, I want a pillow in the shape of a heart. I want a heart poc...
This free zipper pouch pattern with a flat bottom (sometimes referred to as a gusset), is a part of my “learn to sew series.” A series of simple sewing projects aimed at helping you learn how to sew or improve your sewing skills! These zippered pouches are my “go-to” handmade gif...
To make the pillow I followed my Reading Pillow Tutorial with only a few changes. I created custom piping for the edge of the pillow using the bias stripe fabric in the line and I changed READ to RUBY. If you’d like to knowhow to make the piping you can CLICK here.I used pre-mad...
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...
Today I want to show YOU How To Sew A Ruffled Pillow. If you aren’t into making your own pillow, did you know thatOnline Fabric StoreNOW sells their own pillows? If you haven’t ever visitedOFS, you should. Your eyes will be filled with fabric eye candy for hours. ...
Apparently, I was 13 years old and I sewed my own zipper. Hurrah and all that, but I never ever actually wore the skirt, youknow? It was so uncool. Fast forward several decades to 2009, and Emily is asking, "Can I sew, too, Mom?" "Can I make something?" "When ...
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...
Zipper –Of course, you will need a zipper. When choosing a zipper, you should want one that is around four inches shorter than the bottom edge of the pillow. Sewing machine –except you want to sew by hand, it would be better if you use a sewing machine. There are different models ...
Zipper foot (optional) Step 2: Prepping for Spandex Sewing Before you start sewing your supersuit, or any spandex project there are a few things you should do to make the process go more smoothly. First, choose the right needle for your project. While universal sewing needles can sew stret...
If the pillow is torn, you need to sew it up. Step 3: Put Two Pillows in Your Washing Machine Doing this will balance the drum . If they do not enter the drum, remove the air by pressing them tightly. Do not use a washing machine that opens from the top: the agitator will ...