I’ve never made a quilt, so I had never considered how slippery the fabric is when it’s being fed through the machine. As a result, I had never heard of quilting gloves, but they exist to assist the quilter in keeping the fabric moving through the machine. And Little Birdie Secrets has a tutorial for […]
Jonathan Johns, a coworker of ours over at O’Reilly Media and a frequent volunteer at Maker Faires, sent us a great little mending-in-the-wild story that we think everyone will enjoy. My son, Christian, and his two roommates were on spring break in Arizona. As they were climbing up and around the hills, Christian’s cargo shorts […]
Sachiko of Tea Rose Home has posted four tutorials this month for ways to transform t-shirts into stylish, flattering additions to your wardrobe. Her fourth entry in the series is this nice ruffle and lace t-shirt upcycle. See how she made it and check out the other shirts in the series over on her blog.
Kelly of em ay kay ee posted a tutorial for making this cute bits and pieces pouch. Since the top of the pouch is sealed with velcro, it is perfect for your bits and pieces you’d like to put in your bag which you don’t want cluttering up your bag or rolling around loose in […]
Erica of P.S. – I made this… gets some inspiration from Mad Men’s Joan and the latest dresses from the runway with her peplum skirt made from a curtain panel. Yes, it’s a curtain panel people! No Scarlett O’Hara look here. The final result is a stylish skirt that’s perfect for any occasion. (As an […]
This applique tote bag project from Missy of the Little Green Bean is a great way to use up those scraps of fabric you can’t seem to get rid of. She even shares how she cut the petals using a Cricut machine.
The folks at Bolt fabric boutique in Portland, Orgeon share some really handy tips for sewing with silky or slippery fabrics. Related: How-To: Grecian Tunic Top – with more tips and techniques for sewing with silky fabrics
