Today I’m going to show you how to make a DIY woven rug mug. I love fabric coasters in general. They’re a great way to use up random scraps in your stash. Plus they make quick, fun handmade gifts. These ones are made from wool sweater scraps. We’re freeform weaving them onto a base and […]
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I’ve been a user of sewing pattern magazines almost as long as I’ve been sewing. The styles are always so fashion forward and they’re jam-packed with patterns in a small space. But sewing magazines bring up STRONG feelings in people. I have to trace what now? How do you see all those lines? Allow me
I really believe that the place where you sew should be a spot you want to be, and some happy sewing room decor can go a long way in creating that. There’s all kinds of sewing room wall art you can find. I’ve seen some great, inspiring sorts of illustrations, paintings, and wall hangings from
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Hey it’s a non-sewing sewing project today but it’s one I think you’ll like. If you’ve sewn for any length of time you know that dropping pins happens. And if you’ve ever been unfortunate enough to step on a pin, I can only say ouch in sympathy. One of the best things that the sewing
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DIY scarves are one of the easiest handmade gifts, so let’s talk about how to make a fringe scarf. Whenever the leaves start falling off the trees, my brain turns to DIY scarves. I’ve made them from felted sweaters, fabric scraps, fleece, and just about anything that’s warm and colorful. I recently made this fringe
It all started out as a side project for cosplaying Astrid (see Halloween sewing), and now these DIY boot covers have become my new favorite thing. I live in boots in the Fall and Winter. In fact, I eagerly look forward to the 1st day of Boot Season as I refer to it. And though
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Ever wonder how to sew leather? Casually mention sewing with leather in a conversation to a sewing friend, and see if beads of sweat form on her forehead. Whether it’s faux leather or the real deal, leather has a certain presence and an attitude that say a cotton twill does not. Along with that attitude
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Sewing without a pattern has been my reality this past week! I’ve been locked away ticking dragon and Viking bits off my plan for our Halloween plans, and freewheeling has been a total necessity. But this whole process has got me thinking about just how good it is to sew without a pattern from time
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Jeans back gaps are the worst, so here is how to resize jeans’ waist. Shopping for jeans is painful! You spend forever trying to find jeans that fit your legs and hips and boot in a semi-decent way. Then you try on the *perfect* pair only to have a big ole gap right at the
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I’ve got 9 days to pull off Halloween for Team Farr, and my sewing room is a tornado zone which reminds me that it’s never too late to start sewing with a plan. Definitely a little planning will go a long way to help you in your sewing. A lot of our projects are big
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