You need to be careful when oiling your precious sewing machine because too much application could attract dust and lint, gumming up the machine and even rendering it dysfunctional. Get familiar with sewing machine oil ingredients, minerals, and lubricants with this post and keep your machine at its best level!
This swirly, lacy s-curve cuff adds feminine drama to a delicate dress from the 1940s. It’s derived from a clever pattern manipulation that can be applied to many standard sleeve…
Stitch a simple case to help keep your favorite sewing scissors safe and secure! Use up larger scraps and you can stitch one up in just about an hour.
This simple little no sew drawstring pouches are great for holding tiny treasures! All you need is felt and string and some charms or beads if desired!
Click Here for the pattern Howdy! Since we put our Patreon to sleep, we needed to find a new place to host the #ADCapeCult 1910s Wrap Cape pattern. So it's going to be in the
Mordants and Assists available at The Yarn Tree Today I’d like to talk about mordants.The word mordant comes from the French word “mordre” – to bite. The mordant combines with a natural dye and fixes the color to the material. Mordants make the color richer, lightfast and wash-fast.
Needlebooks come in quite handy for keeping track of your pins and needles (and make a charming addition to any sewing basket). DIY Tutorial
It's been a while since we've had a 'Sewing 201' post! I've been sewing with my rolled hem foot quite a bit lately, so I snapped a few photos. In this blog post I'm going to share some tips and tricks to get this foot working for you. The rolled hem foot sews just that, a narrow rolled hem that's pretty on scarves, blouses, dresses, or even curtains.
I was perusing YouTube when I came across this terrific project from Ae PooiM and thought to share it with you. I just love fabric bowls because you can m
These patchwork bowls are perfect for storing your sewing tools.
All sewers need a Needle Book and here is a most adorable Quilted Needle Book sewing pattern in two sizes. You'll be able to make a Needle Book that is
DIY projects can be so expensive, but not these recycled item DIYs. Show them off to your friends so they see just how resourceful and creative you are!
Learn how to sew a handmade heating/cooling pad with fat quarters, beans, and your sewing machine.
During winter we don't have so many outdoor activities because temperatures here are constantly below zero. But luckily there are tons of winter crafts and arts activities to make with kids and have cold winter days amusing. I especially love seasonal Waldorf activities inspired by nature, followed by Waldorf books that are helping us understand
A simple tutorials on how to make handmade mitered corners napkins from fat quarters as an easy DIY project for home or homemade gift idea.
Learn how to combine 2 colours of yarn to make these cute Finger Knitting Snakes. We also show to to increase and decrease Finger knitting stitches. COOL!
Pentagon Box / Bag Tutorial DIY
One of our most popular patterns ever! Made with all natural fibers, these bowl wraps can go right into the microwave. But wait... there's more. They work just as well to protect your hands from too cold dishes, like ice cream.
Want to learn a new skill? Check out this amazing resource of Free Online Craft Classes including sewing, quilting, baking and more!
This simple little no sew drawstring pouches are great for holding tiny treasures! All you need is felt and string and some charms or beads if desired!
Take your sewing projects to the next level using these sewing tips and tricks.
Cheap and easy fabric crafts and quick sewing ideas with fabric scraps for home decor, DIY Christmas gifts, bags, cute accessories & stocking stuffers.
Here's what to do when your sewing machine thread bunches up. Sewing machine thread bunching up on the top or underside of fabric is a common problem & a frustrating one! But don't despair, there are lots of things you can check to solve this issue. Refer to this checklist before call a sewing machine repair man!
For my birthday I received a sewing kit from my dear friend Erika. The sewing kit was for a sewing kit, which is kind of a funny thing to say. And in actually it was labelled as an 18th Century Housewife. The kit was a collaboration between Sewstine, one of my favorite 18th Century Costumers and master embroiderers and The Lady Detalle who is also a costumer and jewelry designer. Both have shops on Etsy, which is were Erika purchased my gift.
Beat the heat this summer with these awesome ice DIYs!
I've been busy working on setting up a project for my sons 1st grade class! It's an easy "knitting" project that is perfect for elementary age kids. With a cardboard roll, tape, and popsicle sticks, you can set up a simple loom. Then just like you would finger weave, you wrap the yarn around the tops
Get the Cozy Cabin Triangular Shawl knitting pattern here, from Knitting in the park. This is a beginner friendly shawl perfect for a gift.
Nature has such amazing colors and so many gorgeous layers and color combinations. Have you ever wondered if you could dye yarn with a particular herb or other plants nearby you? Growing up I loved to read and in several of my book adventures were people that had created dyes out of the everyday nat
How to sew a reusable fabric bowl cover. This zero-waste food storage device stretches over bowls to avoid using plastic.
Stand out in your Halloween costume by making a custom witch hat! Create one for yourself, and the rest for your ‘ghouls’ following our visual tutorial.
Day 37 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Clever and Silly Wrap Ideas!
Bunching thread? Breaking needles? Skipping stitches? It happens to the best of us. We consulted Becky Hanson of Singer Sewing Company to keep your sewing experience positively seamless.
Smocking is a needlework technique in which fabric is stitched into three dimensional details. Learn one stitch with this smocking tutorial.
DIY Split Leg Pants (No Sewing Required): I've seen these chic and stylish split-leg pants in a few stores and I love the look, so here's an easy no-sew DIY way to make your own. Enjoy! :) Full video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdLe8n0xao4
YouTube sewing tutorial on how to sew straight using different seam guides for your sewing projects.
Abnäher nähen - wozu? wo? wie? || Kleine Abnäherkunde || beswingtesAllerlei.de
For hot chocolate lovers, The City Bakery in New York City is legendary. So when…
Learn to create beautiful flutter sleeves and give your sleeves body and flare with this simple flutter sleeve pattern adaptation.
This sewing project is for making a reversible pie plate cozy from cotton fabric with extra fabric for the handle, the perfect item to make for the holiday season.
Step 2 Choose one rectangle to start with. Turn ONE long edge under 1/4 inch. Press to set the fold, then open it back up. You won't be stitching this down yet, but the piece is so small that it will be almost impossible to measure and press this fold after you sew so we're
A quick and easy DIY basket you can knit up no time flat. These small baskets are soft and flexible and can be folded down for storage.
The bust dart position can make or break the look of a garment. This post will show you how to make sure it's in the right position even before you start cutting. It only a few minutes and a tape measure.
Don't stress over the tension dials on your sewing machine. Find out when and how to set and adjust thread tension.
Reusable bowl covers are very easy to sew and you can make them exactly fit all those bowls and jars you use the most.
File this under something I wasn’t sure I’d be able to pull off, but here I am, alive to tell the tale and not having suffered a crafting-induced hiss…
Tutorial on how to make a mason jar pin cushion. Great gift idea for a seamstress or someone who likes to sew; or for a wedding shower gift idea ...
A simple tutorials on how to make handmade mitered corners napkins from fat quarters as an easy DIY project for home or homemade gift idea.
Learn how to make DIY Reusable Bowl Covers- They are a great beginner sewing project for you to make for your kitchen and have on hand!
