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How to make a fringe scarf
Version #3: Embellish your fringe scarf with fabric pinwheels Cut the fabric strips These little pinwheels are similar to fabric yoyos, but they’re made from
DIY boot covers to make your cold weather life better
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
Simple tips to make sewing with leather less stressful
Sewing machine feet showdown: roller foot vs. teflon foot Leather is going to stick to the bed of your sewing machine. Period. This can lead
Halloween sewing recap 2019
Bring in the Dragons! We mostly stuck to the 1st movie with the exception of 2 of the dragons: Cloudjumper (from How to Train Your
7 Ways to Start Sewing Without a Pattern
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
How to resize jeans’ waist because gaps are the worst
Step 5: sew your waistband darts This is the biggest step. First, a wee caution Now, you can sew your dart to the bottom of
How to start sewing with a plan (hint, it’s never too late!)
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
15 unusual sources for sewing supplies at thrift stores
8. Curtains They’ve already been in here in other categories, and it’s for good reason. Curtains are fantastic sewing supplies at thrift stores because of
Make an upcycled denim skirt–transform old jeans!
Sewing the back of your upcycled denim skirt Next, flip the skirt over to the back side. Slip the extra fabric in place under your