Then finish the interior corners by hand. Assuming you use different fabrics on each side, when you flip the clutch to the other side and fold it over the other way, it has a completely different look. I also love the idea of using this clutch as a pouch for the office, if you can...
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...
Patchwork templatesare the patterns of the pieces that you are going to stitch together. These can either be bought through ourCountry Corner Storeor you can also make them at home using plastic and cardboard. The problem in making them at home is that there is always the possibility that t...
They are sweet and silly and I’ve made you a tutorial and everything. It’s super easy and quick to do and you probably already have everything you need to make them. Sew by hand or machine. This is also a perfect pattern for using freezer paper if you have it. Trace the template...
This Quarter-Inch Seams helpful guide will teach you how to sew your patchwork precisely. Step 5: Baste the Quilt Getting together the quilt sandwich and basting your layers together is a very important step. If you do it right, the quilt sandwich will not pucker, bunch-up or turn ...
Use the PDF pattern to cut 5 pieces for the soft baby ball. Also cut several pieces of ribbon, each 2 inches (5 cm) in length. Arrange the individual leaves for sewing. Step 3 - Sew The First 2 Pieces Together Put the first two pieces with right sides of fabric together. Fold a ...
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...
Step 2: Piecing your fabric together Pro Tip You are now going to piece your squares together. In patchwork ‘piece’ means sewing and we sew using a ¼” seam allowance. The more accurate your seam width the better your overall piecing will be. Some machines come with a ¼” sett...
Once you reach the bottom unpinned edge, really make sure everything is laying flat and even and pin the two layers together. In the photo above, you can see there are a few extra inches of minky hanging out of the bottom. I’m going to pin, sew, and then trim the excess minky ...
Plus, it comes together quickly and is perfect for beginners. Strip Quilts: Ideal if you have long strips of fabric. Just sew them together in rows for an easy and forgiving quilt top like the Spinning Ribbons quilt pattern. Square Patchwork: A straightforward approach to sewing fabric ...