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10 common pattern repeats for fabric
6. Stripes Stripes don’t have to be made with lines! If you want to make stripe block print repeats, grab a yardstick as a guide
Sew an Easy DIY drawstring backpack
Sewing on the pockets Press the side seams of the bag in one direction. Turn the backpack towards the right side. Fold the sides of
How to block print fabric: make your own fabric
3. Optional: make your own custom ink color You can absolutely use screen printing ink straight out of the jar. But say you want something
How to make a block print stamp: block printing basics
How to carve your block print stamp Grab your carving tools and start carving away the outside parts of your block. Fit your tool with
What I’m sewing July 2019: refashions and mental break sewing
I’ve been shooting for writing a lot of helpful to other sewist types of posts lately. That’s where I want to go for Elizabeth Made
Block printing supplies for DIY fabric
Block printing supplies: Inks and inking tools There’s lots of different block printing inks, but make sure that the ones you’re using can be used
Can you sew knits without a serger?
The best threads to sew knits without a serger All-purpose polyester thread is a great choice for most knit garments because it has a tiny
Stitch up a DIY Ice Dye Pillow
Today I’m showing you how to sew up your own DIY ice dye pillow. If you’ve already gone through my ice dyeing tutorial, you have
The best stitches for knit fabrics: no serger required
Stitches for hemming knits Blind Hem Stitch When you’re testing out the best stitches for knit fabrics, don’t forget the blind hem. It’s a great