I’ll show you step-by-step how to sew by hand for beginners. I’ve been doing it for years. It’s way easier than you think, and I have tons of pictures and a video to help you along the way.
I’m going to show you how to sew a pillow with a zipper closure and you are going to like it. It is VERY easy, a complete beginner project, and the results are polished goodness. Look at that pic above, you can barely see the zipper even though it’s right up in your face. Yo...
How to Sew.: This instructable will cover the basics of hand sewing - tools needed, threading the needle, knotting the thread, running stitch, basting stitch, backstitch, slipstitch, blanket stitch, whip stitch and finishing with knots. Please comment w
There are also closed-end zippers (bags, pillows, zipper pockets) and open-end zippers (when you need the zipper halves to be fully separated from each other. (jackets, hoodies, I'm looking at you!) I don't want to scare you away with too much info, so let me stop here. Next: ...
Fast forward several decades to 2009, and Emily is asking, "Can I sew, too, Mom?" "Can I make something?" "When will I be old enough to get my own sewing machine, Mom?" "When you're 8 years old" came my answer, because that's ...
The SummerSew a Softie challenge is back!Teaching kids to sew, is something everyone should have a go at. Whether you are confident at sewing yourself or not. As you know, we aim to make sewing easy for you and have a range of wonderful (and easy)Sewing Projects for Beginners. Pin cu...
creating a design. The top layer of fabric can be attached in a number of different ways and all sorts of fabrics can be used in appliques. You can use applique to embellish clothes, bags, pillows, wall hangings, quilts, and toys. I love appliques because they turn the smallest of ...
Toy stuffing (we recycle old pillows) Sewing thread Scissors Felt.. or any of the aforementioned pumpkin sticks Optional: embroidery twine or sisal string – but we used thread doubled over for strength Optional: glue to secure the stem/ leaves, but you can sew these in place too I can ...
How to join crochet granny squares An easy way to join your crochet squares together, is to pin the pieces together and join together by working a row of DC along each joining seam. Finish off and sew in your ends. Once all your squares are joined together to finish it off, you can ...
Sew around three sides of the project leaving a 1/4 to 1/2 inch seam allowance (use a sewing machine or hand stitching Remove your pins. Flip your pillow right sides out Stuff pillow with pillow stuffing (for small pillows, add a bit of lavender, chamomile, cinnamon or pot pouri to ...