If you sew, you probably iron a lot too. So here are a few ironing tips. (I'm not an ironing pro. Husband irons his own shirts and I usually wear doesn't-need-to-be-ironed clothing. I also hang things up straight outta the dryer. However, I do iron a lot in the sewing room. So these tips, are more sewing project oriented.) 1. Press a lot! When you're sewing something, particularly a garment, press it after each step. After each seam you finish. After each pocket you sew on. After you stitch up the hem. After every single step. I promise your ...Continue Reading
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300 clothing labels for $20
clothing labels for the masses tutorial My most frequently asked question is about my clothing labels. Where did you get them? Did you make them? I did make them. And it was really easy. And the price was right. You can't beat $20 for this many quality clothing labels and that's a fact! I've also made lots of promises that I was going to tell you my secret and make a tutorial. It's only taken a few months :) So here it is. If you are looking to brand your product to sell, or just for fun, this is a great way to start out at a low ...Continue Reading
ruffled nursing cover tutorial
{1 yard} + {1 hour} = {1 ruffled nursing cover} Materials: 1 yard quilter's cotton 2 d-rings 14" boning Cut fabric into these sizes: Piece #1: 38" by 28" Piece #2: 38" by 4" Piece #3: 38" by 4" Piece #4: 24" by 4" Piece #5: 10" by 4" 1. Ruffle Sew pieces 2 and 3 together on the short edge, right sides together so you have a approximately strip 4" by 72". Press seam open. Serge one long edge then fold that edge under 1/2" and press. Stitch in place. Fold under 1/2" on short edge and press. Fold under again and stitch in ...Continue Reading
flowerburst bangle
Flowerburst Bangle Tutorial Frayed edges and exposed stitching gives these cute bangles a deconstructed look. Layer them up or wear them alone. I love wearing "flowers" on my wrist, like a corsage. These bangles are made with sturdy fabric and just a little elastic to make them easy to get around your wrist. Materials: 2" by 8.5" rectangle of fabric, home decor weight works best, for the bangle 6" by 6" piece of quilting weight cotton for the flowers 1.5" of elastic 1. Press edges of bracelet fabric until they meet in the middle, ...Continue Reading
