How to... sew a pocket quilt.Offers suggestions for sewing pocket quilt. Use of the pockets as storage for small objects; Steps for stitching; Equipment needed.FritzAnneLouiseEBSCO_AspWomans Day
Now, it's about bringing your quilt top to life by sewing your pieces together following your design: Organize Your Pieces: Lay out your pieces in the order they will be sewn. This visual arrangement prevents mistakes. Sew and Press Seams: Use your sewing machine to stitch your pieces, pre...
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...
See how to sew quilt binding: first, how to bind a quilt, a mug rug, a potholder, and how to sew mitered corners. Everything you need to know to make quilt binding corners - the easy way. And the BEST? I added a Quilt Binding Calculator for you - stop guessing and counting, ju...
The easiest quilting stitch is to sew the quilt stitches along the seam of the fabric pieces. You can use a ditch quilting foot for this – this will ensure that you sew along the ditch of the seam, at all times. Do not forget to sew along the outer edges as well. This will make...
Now that the doll patchwork quilt is done, why not sew a coordinating pillow or two? All you need is fabric, thread, a hand sewing needle and fiberfill stuffing. Cut two pieces of fabric measuring 6-1/2” x 10-1/2” each.
A circle is the shape of everything from atoms to stars, enduring the test of time. Skilled quilt artist Heidi Parkes incorporates many hand-sewn fabric circles into her quilts. In this class, she imparts her expertise in appliquéing circles of varying
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 zippers - the easy ...
I pinned the fabric pieces together for her, and drew the sewing lines. She also needed a little help threading the elastic through the waistband. I desperately wanted to add patch pockets but it shouldn't be about me - this washerskirt. ...
2. Place the pieces of fabric right sides together and sew around three sides (using a ½” seam allowance), leaving one short end of the bag open. You can choose to keep the fabric pieces in place with paper clips as you sew (I just wing it!). 3. Turn the rectangle right-side...