Deep but important to know subject today: we’re talking about interfacing fabric. Interfacing can really make or break your projects but raise your hand if you’ve just bought the cheap stuff thinking it’s all the same (waves hand then smacks forehead immediately). The truth is that interfacing is a vital part of a lot of […]
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Once upon a time I made a DIY floor pouf. Many feet have been happy resting on it. My kids have rolled on it, built forts with it, used it for pillow wars, created cozy hobbit holes and many more things. Lately, it’s been starting to come apart at the seams. Crafty me, I saw
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Today we’re breathing some new life into 2 boring lampshades with these 2 easy DIY lampshade makeovers. Lampshades are a funny thing. You don’t notice them in a room, but when you take a few minutes to spruce them up, you’ll wonder why you never paid attention to them before. Even better, this is a
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Today we’re talking about how to make fabric flower headbands. Now, you can’t tell by the 2 1/2 feet of snow in my backyard at the time, but spring is coming. In fact while through my daughter’s room yesterday and I found a treasure. It was a DIY flower headband I made for one of
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Let’s talk about how to shorten a zipper. Sewing zippers is one of those tasks in sewing where the devil is in the details. One of the problems you’ll run into is having a zipper that’s too long. In fact, many times it’s EASIER to sew with zippers that are too long. (Hello annoying zipper
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Today we’re talking about how to make curtains with grommets. I always love how much DIY curtains can totally transform a room. Maybe it’s because I love big scale prints but rarely would sew a big scale print as a garment. Whatever the case, sewing your own curtains is a big time chance to add
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I secretly love home dec sewing. But Elizabeth, sewing for your home is b-o-r-i-n-g. I’ll admit sewing a pillow isn’t as glamorous maybe as making a tailored jacket with all the fixings. Still, that humble pillow will be enjoyed by everyone who enters your home for years to come. When you sew for your home,
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Today’s post is really two tutorials in one: how to sew a silk pillowcase from a scarf and how to make DIY pillow forms. I love me some silk scarves, and vintage linens in general and my walls back up that statement. Since I can’t wallpaper my whole house with silk scarves, I’ve been trying
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Let’s chat pattern fitting books, but before that, I’m going to say something you need to hear. There is no perfect pattern. People search for it, buy 18 jeans patterns hoping for “the one” and turn up disappointed. Maybe you’ve heavily invested in pattern company P, Y or Q because of the promise of a
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Today’s project: how to sew a doll with adorable dolls panels. I don’t know what it is, but I think it’s really sweet to sew your own dolls. Maybe it’s because some of my first sewing projects were making costumes for my own dolls. Plus I think these are the perfect thing to sew and
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