If you've been around since the beginning of Lo & Behold Stitchery, you might remember that key fobs were my JAM. Back in the early days, I cranked out SO many key fobs in all sorts of variations and stocked my Etsy shop with them. They are super fun to make and very quick and rewarding! I eventually phased out of making them for sale, but I do still really enjoy making one from time to time! They make great teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, party favors....whatever you'd like! All you need is some scrap fabric, scrap batting and a key ring (which you probably already have!) Gather all of your supplies and lets get to it! PS - Looking for a printable PDF? I have this tutorial condensed into six lovely, printable pages for your convenience. Download it here. . . Okay, here's what you'll need: Basic sewing supplies (Sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat, scissors, iron, ironing board, etc.) You can find a list of all of my favorite supplies here. Fabric - One 3
Sewing terms are important once you introduce yourself into the world of sewing, this way, you can be more vocal and conversational about your new projects.
If you've been around since the beginning of Lo & Behold Stitchery, you might remember that key fobs were my JAM. Back in the early days, I cranked out SO many key fobs in all sorts of variations and stocked my Etsy shop with them. They are super fun to make and very quick and rewarding! I eventually phased out of making them for sale, but I do still really enjoy making one from time to time! They make great teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, party favors....whatever you'd like! All you need is some scrap fabric, scrap batting and a key ring (which you probably already have!) Gather all of your supplies and lets get to it! PS - Looking for a printable PDF? I have this tutorial condensed into six lovely, printable pages for your convenience. Download it here. . . Okay, here's what you'll need: Basic sewing supplies (Sewing machine, rotary cutter, cutting mat, scissors, iron, ironing board, etc.) You can find a list of all of my favorite supplies here. Fabric - One 3
Essential Hand Sewing Stitches. Running Stitch. Backstitch. Blanket Stitch. Whip Stitch. Cross Stitch. Pickstitch. Catchstitch. Invisible Stitch
This week we are creating a slow stitching panel, taking time to enjoy the process and decide just what this beautiful piece might become...
Sew a simple hexagon key ring with a pretty felt flower, using this easy tutorial. A great beginners project, this makes a lovely gift for friends who sew.
Just getting started with sewing? You'll love this roundup of easy sewing projects for beginners including pillows, blankets, a dress, and more.
Want to know the correct sewing machine settings? Learn everything you need to know about the stitch length with this detailed sewing tutorial.
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Every sewer needs to know some basic hand sewing stitches, even if they plan on sewing mostly by machine. The stitches detailed here are very basic but very useful. They can be utilized on a variety of projects, from beginner to advanced. See all the detailed images and/or videos below. This is written for anyone who would like to learn how to sew by hand. Also good for beginner sewers who would like to mend clothes, have professional results when finishing projects and machine sewers for situations when the machine just won’t fit where you need it to go. There are many more hand stitches but these are the most basic hand sewing stitches and the best to learn at the beginning of your sewing journey. You can jump ahead to a topic: The 5 Basic Hand Sewing Stitches in this Post: 1 – The Running Stitch2 – The Backstitch3 – The Whip Stitch4 – The Ladder Stitch5 – The Securing Stitch The Supplies: To learn how to do these stitches you can start by collecting these simple materials: Each is a link to a favorite product for easy ordering. ● Needle – It’s nice to have an assortment of […]
via There are so many charming elements wrapped up in a single photo, right? via This handmade cloth needlework book illustrating embroidery stitches is truly a treasure and a work of love. I think this woman is the creator of this embroidery book.
Vintage embroidery books are full of instructions, descriptions of beautiful works and valuable information on the history of needlework and hand embroidery. Check the list of 26 free online vintage embroidery books to find some pearls!
Essential Hand Sewing Stitches. Running Stitch. Backstitch. Blanket Stitch. Whip Stitch. Cross Stitch. Pickstitch. Catchstitch. Invisible Stitch
Want to know the correct sewing machine settings? Learn everything you need to know about the stitch length with this detailed sewing tutorial.
Seems to be the story of my life lately. A few weeks ago Jill hosted a really great workshop with Alice Berg. Alice is all about having fun and freeing yourself in her workshops. Here she is with a big bowl of hooking worms that she works from. And a few of her fun pieces... And all of us having fun!! Many thanks, Jill, for a great day and delicious lunch. This boy turned nineteen...hard to believe. My beautiful arbor... And an addition to the light fixture. Don’t have the heart to tear it down, but what a mess. Take Care, Jennie
Learn more about fabric types and how to use them for garments and upholstery through this guide. This will help you know your craft better.
Dive into the world of sewing machine needles. Understand the various types available and their specific uses, from denim to stretch, twin to sharps.
THE Sewing Machine Stitches You NEED To Know!
Hand stitching is an essential sewing skill every sewer should possess and master. This basic sewing skill is still very useful to many advanced projects.
Embroidered & Layered Scarf Tutorial Obsession is a strong word…. but I do tend to go a little overboard when I get hooked on a project. This scarf began as a little side project between …
Mixed Media Inspiration :: Freckles and Flowers Today's mixed media inspiration comes from Freckles and Flowers. In her post, Paula shares several mixed media images to advertise an Altered Books Mixed Media workshop she was teaching. Be sure to stop by Freckles and Flowers for more mixed media inspiration. A Bit of Imperfection :: Thoughts from …
