Tag: Sewing tutorial
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Sewing Tutorial: Flamingo Embroidery Hoop
July’s theme for my Creative Sewing Challenge was ‘Flamingo’. I knew I wanted to create something bold and beautiful to reflect this theme, and was inspired by the many flamingo-related quotes I came across. So I created this Embroidery Hoop Design. Download the free flamingo pattern below, and read on for simple step by step…
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Sewing Tutorial: felt heart garland
This embroidered felt heart garland is a simple sewing project that results in a beautifully intricate decoration for your home. You can make it as long or as short as you wish, and choose whatever colours you desire. Read on for step by step instructions, I hope you enjoy making it. You will need: Different…
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Sewing Tutorial: Lazy Daisy Boudoir Pillow Case
The theme for my Creative Sewing Challenge this month was ‘Lazy Daisy’. I decided to interpret this one literally, and so came up with a lovely applique daisy design, added to a patchwork pillow case. Read on to follow the tutorial; I created an envelop pillow case which is perfect for beginner sewists as it…
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How to do hand applique
I used to struggle with applique; I’d be holding and pinning tiny shapes to fabric and trying to stitch them in place with great frustration. Then I discovered the secret element of using an iron-on adhesive and my world changed. So this post is for anyone who, like me, has been muddling through. It focuses…
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Sewing with Children: embroidered needle case
So far this week I have featured a series of activities to help children develop their sewing skills across a range of ages and stages. Today, I’m moving things forward yet again to share a project that not only encourages practice of different stitches, but also creates a tangible and useful product that can be…