If using interfacing, attach to liner with iron, and then sew the sides of the lining closed with a sewing machine. Keep top open. 5. Insert the liner into the finished exterior pocket. 6. Then, place the zipper in the middle. If your zipper is shorter than 12 inches, like mine, yo...
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...
Leave it rolled up. Sew along the bottom edge first, and then, as you sew up one of the sides, unroll as you go. Here’s a shot where you can sort of see the big roll of blanket in front of the machine as I sew. Step 18 You’ll still have two edges to sew with a big ol...
Learning how to patchwork is no different to how it was learned back in the 1800s when patchwork first came into vogue. And the basic tools have remained the same; needles, thread, pins, fabric, templates and a pair of scissors. Today there are lots of craft shops who offer patchwork le...
And the most important thing – always PREWASH the fabrics before you cut and sew. Remove all the wrinkles by pressing. (This is very important – no compromise) Cut and Assemble the fabric pieces I am using a transparent plastic square scale to cut the patchwork pieces – instead, you ca...
If you’ve been wondering how to make a doll sleeping bag, I have a patchwork twist on a simple bias-bound rectangle. This is an easy english paper pieced tutorial that just uses a few hexies, so it is perfect if you want to try EPP and have something done in a weekend instead of...
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Sewing a DIY bookmark is so simple to do. Easy enough for beginners, although you can create patchwork or applique to make things more complicated. I stuck to a couple of different methods. Keeping them straightforward means you can whip up several in less than an hour. ...