At this point, it's also a good idea to make yourself a little trashcan - I use old mason jars for thread clippings. I keep it on the opposite side of my machine and drop them in whenever I cut something off. I also try to keep a test square of fabric (in case the tension on...
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...
Starting something new can feel overwhelming, but learninghow to sew a quiltis simpler than it seems. I remember the first time I picked up a needle and fabric, unsure where to begin. Slowly, step by step, I learned the basics, and each piece came together. Quilt-making became a relaxin...
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When joining the rows you can either keep and sew the seam allowances open or keep the seam allowances closed and to either side. Otherwise seam allowances will be thick, along the seams. For the quilt back, you should cut the fabric a little bigger on all sides – 1-2″ inches bigg...
Still reading? Congrats! We've come to the actual sewing see here how to sew the binding on the quilt sandwich! Step 1 - Start Sewing On the Binding So, place your quilt sandwich (quilt, mug rug, potholder, etc) with theback side facing up. Place the binding along the right edge (...
Layer your “quilt sandwich,” first with the quilt backing fabric (not the pillow sham backing fabric), then with the cotton batting, and finally with the velveteen fabric on top. Using your preferred basting technique, baste the layers together. If you’re new to sewing, I love using bas...
How do I hand-sew a pattern to form letters or initials on a quilt? Community Answer Cut out the shape you want, place it on the quilt, then sew close to the edges of it. Not Helpful 3 Helpful 12 See more answers Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address ...
Since I last shared a post here at So Sew Easy, I had a baby girl! With my toddler son running around too, it's safe to say sleep is a rarity in our ho ...
Learning how to sew a zipper is much easier than you thought. Here you'll find everything you need to know about sewing zippers, shortening and installing a zipper, and all the zipper sewing tips I wish I knew when I was starting out. Even where to shop for zippers. Learn how to sew...