In this blog post I will share the best knitting podcasts in 2024 with you. At least, these are my personal favorites at the moment and
The Flora blouse is a breeze to sew together. The most involved step is the neckline, and even then, not so much. You can totally make an internal tunnel and thread elastic through. However, that usually does not end well on my end as I am impatient and hate fussy work. My method of choice involves never leaving the se
This post will explain several helpful tips for how to sew spandex- one of the trickiest fabrics- but will have you sewing your own yoga pants, mending leotards, and creating your own running gear …
1. You don’t particularly like to tell your husband how much you spend on crafting supplies. 2. You always keep the door to your crafting room shut because . . . 3. You believe embellishments…
Rethreading the needle on your sewing machine every few minutes is frustrating, especially if you don’t have an automatic needle threader to help you. I’m sorry the top thread keeps coming ou…
Sometimes you want people to know you’re a handmade artist, but you don’t want to say it. Let your shirt say it for you with this sewing SVG. I know how frustrating it is when you see a cool graphic t-shirt and think, “I wish I could make that!” You, the home sewist, can make the shirt, and I can provide the graphics! No more plain tees or bags. Let your maker personality shine through on all your handmade goods with this cut file. Use this sewing shirt cut fiile to cut heat transfer vinyl (HTV), or reverse cut it from regular vinyl to use over and over for screenprinting. The design works well on sweatshirts, t-shirts, tote bags, knitting project bags, wooden signs, sewing room wall art, stickers, you name it! THIS LISTING IS FOR A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY I want your projects to be successful! All designs are created by a real human using professional grade graphic design software. I aim to deliver fuss-free files, but if you do need assistance, please start a convo and let me help! Need help with your cutting machine? Check out my Pinterest board with all the best tutorials and tips! https://pin.it/3yv5QRZ Need some inspiration? Visit me on Instagram to see how I incorporate my designs into my own handmade wardrobe https://www.instagram.com/110creations/
I FINALLY did something CRAFTY this weekend!!! I've been a little stressed and on edge since I haven't done any crafting in...well...month...
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They say, "It takes one to sew one." Errr, to know one. Whether you are a fabric hoarder, a novice quilter, or a sewing pro, we bet you'll be inspired (or at least get a good laugh) from these sewing quotes. Included in the bunch are some free printables you can use to spruce up your crafting space. Which of these sewing quotes and free printables do you most identify with? Photo via some ecards user Ryan1152907. The "Hello Lover" sewing machine free printable is available via Missie Krissie in six colors! Sew, you don't say? Imagine Gnats has a quartet of embroidery patterns in her shop. Download a free printable for true sewing geeks at The Scientific Seamstress. Feed your soul with this free sewing printable (and five others!) from Family Ever After. Get his hopeful quote from Moms Eat Cold Food. Available in four variations via GYCT Designs. Sew much variety, sew many possibilities.
Learn how easy it is to swap sleeves between your sewing patterns with this tutorial on Love Notions Sewing Patterns blog.
Laughter is the best medicine and it's time for a big dose of happy. Kick up your feet and enjoy some of the most liked/pinned/shared sewing and quilting memes/comics. So many misconceptions about what a sewist really does. Honestly, I'd say most of my time is spent finding the tools I just had in my hand a second ago.
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Laughter is the best medicine and it's time for a big dose of happy. Kick up your feet and enjoy some of the most liked/pinned/shared sewing and quilting memes/comics. So many misconceptions about what a sewist really does. Honestly, I'd say most of my time is spent finding the tools I just had in my hand a second ago.
If you are anything like me, the thing you enjoy least about crafting is cleaning up. Shamefully, I am one of those cleaner-upers that stacks all the project supplies in a nesting doll sort of way and then tucks the pile in a corner or on a shelf to address at a later date (yeah right...) The results include ruined brushes, stained applicators, materials and table tops, leaks, splatters, odd smells, smashed supplies along with an array of other messes. And materials maintenance? With head held low, I must admit that I do not clean my stamps after I use them, I use the wrong type of scissors to cut things with adhesive, I don't scrape all the paper residue off of my Cricut mat and my Sizzix dies have years of paper scraps wedged around the blades. This blog post is dedicated to craft clean-up and maintenance tricks, tips and recipes. I'm thinking maybe I'll even use some of these gems: CRAFT CLEAN-UP TIPS AND SOLUTIONS Use a cookie sheet covered with wax paper as a "messy" station for glue, glitter, punching and hand cutting. Super easy clean-up and no more scattered mess on your work surface or floor. Did you know you can buy cookie sheets at the Dollar store? And guess how much they cost? A dollar. Cover your work surface with cheap dollar store shower curtain liner for easy clean-up. I prefer a shower curtain liner to tablecloths because they are thicker and less likely to tear. Keep a funnel with your beading supplies so when it is time to clean up you can easily pour beads back into small plastic baggies and containers. To clean paint brushed, soak them in vinegar overnight. You can also soak brushes that are weary in Murphy's oil, hair conditioner or fabric softener to make them like new. If interrupted while painting, stash your brushes in plastic bags. Secure brush bristles in a baggie with a rubber band. Store in the fridge until you can return to your project, even if it takes a few days. Clean up glitter with a lint roller Use a small dust pan/ sweeper to clean small paper scraps and wrappers off of your work surface. Swoooosh - right into the trash. By the way, you can also pick one of these combos at the dollar store. Keep a magnet in your craft room to pick up stick pins, brads, eyelets (does anyone use those anymore?) in a cinch. You can buy a large horseshoe sized magnet at Micheal's in the "Fun Finds" section. You can remove new and recent paint, pen, and marker stains from your favorite cutting mat using two common household items: a smooth cotton cloth and a bottle of 70% isopropyl alcohol! To clean your mat, simply soak the cloth with undiluted rubbing alcohol, then gently rub away the stains before they set. When cutting things with adhesive, your scissors can get sticky and gummy. DON'T WASH THEM WITH WATER - they will rust. Use alcohol swabs or pour some on a cotton ball to clean them right up. You can also use Goo-gone to clean up sticky messes including gum on scissors. No need to buy it at the store. Make it at home with this recipe: Combine 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons baking soda in a small bowl. It will be a somewhat thin mixture but not as thin as the real Goo Gone. Dip the edge of a piece of paper towel in the mixture and then rub over the sticky stuff you are trying to remove. Keep applying and rubbing as needed. Speaking of Goo-gone, did you know it cleans crayon off of walls. Use a cardboard box as an enclosure when you spray clear coat, setting/ finishing spray, varnish and spray paint to contain the mess. CRAFT SUPPLY MAINTENANCE TIPS AND TRICKS Sharpen your scissors and punches by cutting/ punching sandpaper! Lubricate your scissors and punches by cutting/ punching waxed paper! Make sandpaper last 3 times longer by putting duct tape on the back of it. Put a little Vaseline on the end of your glue gun to prevent those long glue strings Use a long knitting needled to apply/ manipulate hot glue and prevent burnt fingers! Give life to old tape by microwaving it for 10 seconds. Hardened glue sticks can be revitalized by soaking them in water to rehydrate. When pinning fabric together or hand sewing, stick pins into a bar of soap. It will make it easier to use and bring new life to old over used pins. If you are feeling a little frisky, you could actually use a bar of soap as a pin cushion. Keep a small, weak magnet stuck to your sewing machine to hold a threaded needle for when you need to hand-sew something.
Free sewing patterns perfect for beginners. There are a wide variety of patterns sizes baby to adult. Many pdf patterns come with a video tutorial.
Fooling around on the computer last night trying to find some cute prints for my new sewing room and I came up with this. I uploaded it to ...
Who doesn’t love those illustrated ecards that float around the internet? I’ve seen so many funny sewing ecards, but often when I want to find them again, I can’t. So I went to the Someecards site and below I’ve compiled for you the best selection of sewing humor I found there. You can click on...Read More
This is Lesson 1 in the Patternmaking Plain & Simple Series where I teach you the importance of darts in patternmaking. Manipulating/moving darts is key.
I'm calling it now, this jumpsuit is going to be my new summer go to. Will probably end up creating a handful more in different fabrics. (2020 update: I DID!) It's just so comfy, super practical and can easily be styled up or down for whatever occasion. The steps are incredibly simple and
Deze zomer liet ik me eens gaan bij Modecoupon en shopte ik verschillende stofjes om mijn herfst- en wintergaderobe uit te breiden met enke...
Sewing for charity is a great way to help others. Here's 12 sewing charities to helps right now perfect for sewing beginners up to seasoned sewists.
You are sure to relate to this funny craft meme. Not only will you be able to relate but it will also make you smile. Which one can you relate to most?
Who doesn’t love those illustrated ecards that float around the internet? I’ve seen so many funny sewing ecards, but often when I want to find them again, I can’t. So I went to the Someecards site and below I’ve compiled for you the best selection of sewing humor I found there. You can click on...Read More
Julia Icenogle in her home studio. One afternoon in 2008, while mingling at the opening reception of an art show where her work was displayed, illustrator Julia Icenogle was approached by the editors of the Kansas City Star. The newspaper was looking to create a blog and they’d decided a web comic would keep readers... Read More »
I’m using a classic, yet comfy-to-wear four-piece knit wardrobe pattern. The jacket from last time can be paired with the pants and top. Or, make your look
If you were born with crafting in your blood, you'll totally relate to this roundup of witty word play.
This month in the IAQ quilt group we are having a little swap. And of course, since I am the one hosting I get to have a head start and work on something totally fun using the selvage from my own stash. (can't wait for the swap and new ones arrive as well!)
I am a craft supply hoarder. Sometimes I have so much stuff that I can’t find what I am looking for and end up going and buying more (tell me i’m not the only one!) I totally need to a take a page out of these ladies books and start getting organized! I love all […]
Let me tell you had much fun I had making these. I seriously want to start up a scarf making business, hit the road and do shows selling them. I had to reel it back in because I might have too much going on to fit that in, but let's just say I was excited. These are FUN to make!The scarf body is knit, so it's super soft around your neck. Then it's time to clean out those scrap bins, anything goes...
I surprised myself by taking this on. Time to write blog posts is not abundant. But lovely Sarah, from Ask Sarah asked me to participate, saying she was curious about my writing process. She’s ac…
This is a reproduction of an original 1916 Ladies Home Journal pattern and comes chock full of different variations! There are a total of 4 jabots, two different collars (plus the sailor collar can be cut shorter and/or narrower), the sleeve can be long or short, and the front revers can be left as is or cut off, depending on the jabot. The blouse is diagonal closing and has a shallow yoke that the front gathers into. This is definitely the pattern you want if you love variation! Single size pattern with 34 inch bust. 2⅜ yards of 42" wide material without nap Original patterns have very little instruction, as sewing knowledge was much more common back then. This pattern only includes the original instructions and markings, and is best for someone with previous experience. As always, a mockup is highly recommended. Patterns of this era were not printed, but perforated to indicate such notations as grainline and plaits. Oftentimes, these markings were not cut correctly in the cutting process and have been trued in this pattern. Number of pages to be printed on either US Letter or A4: 6 pages for instructions 30 pages for the PDF pattern The Print Shop size is 36x66" This pattern is only licensed for the individual that purchases it for home use. Sharing is prohibited. If you wish to use this for a commercial use, please contact me so we can come to an arrangement.
Today I am sharing how you can omit the ties from the Coquelicot skirt and replace them with adjustable buckles using leather, pleather (or similar material) and D rings to create a totally new look to this pattern! This is perfect for Autumn and switching your wardrobe from summery "cottagecore" to intriguing "dark academia", or even light academia? Either way it's a great idea for whichever aesthetic you're into! I love how this elevates this skirt to a whole new level! And it is simpler than
