Lay your fabric down in front of you and measure from one of the straight edges, over the amount that you need and begin cutting. For example, I wanted to make a 14 inch square…so I placed the end of my ruler all the way up against the right edge (which is already straight) and...
Jobberstypically carry a limited stock of fabric left over from converters and mills. They may sell it at reduced prices and don’t usually restock a fabric, color, or print once they sell out. Take caution with this type of fabric supplier, as you may not be able to order the same fa...
Optional: Mini sewing iron for precisionStep 1: Measuring and Cutting the Fabric Decide on the size of your pocket square. The typical range is between 10-17 inches (25-40 cm) wide. Your choice might depend on the pocket size you're dressing up or personal preference. Once you've determ...
Cut on a single layer of fabric: Instead of folding the fabric in half and cutting two layers at once, cut your pattern pieces on a single layer. This method allows you to arrange the pieces more precisely and reduces the chance of fabric waste. It’s especially useful for irregularly sha...
Floor area:This number indicates total square footage of floor-level space. While helpful for comparison between tents, this number alone won't tell you how efficiently the space is laid out. Peak height:No one likes to bump their head when they sit up. Peak height, though, is measured at...
Eventually, Khalili developed superadobe, which is a building method that uses mile-long fabric tubes that can be pumped full of soil and laid in coils to create a structure. Khalili saw these superadobe earthen structures as a way to provide temporary housing in the case of natural ...
After reading blog after blog and trying to figure out what the best price was for good fabric and then reading a handful of old sewing books, I was able to begin the very long journey of learning to quilt. I remember the day I was trying to cut an 18 inch square backing for a pil...
Before you cut your fabric, removing wrinkles will make the process much easier. Use your iron's steam setting if it has one. Step 5 Measure and cut your patchwork. After deciding how big you want your quilt to be, you can work backwards, determining the size of each square - remember...
For a really nice hand-carved look, Cassity suggested I trim the square edges off each of the boards. As most of her ideas do, it turned out nice with the perfect rustic barn door look. I used a utility knife razor blade to shave off the corners. Imperfection is the goal, so some...
starting point, measure back toward each handle 3 ½ inches and mark the fabric. From each mark, measure down 7 inches and draw parallel vertical cutting lines. Connect the lines at the bottom. You should have a 7-by-7-inch square with a finished (sewn) edge at the top with the ...