Tutorial: Pillow With Overlapping Back Closure
I mentioned how I changed my mind and wanted a different closure for my family room pillows. Wondering how I did it?
I already had 16″x16″ pillow inserts. I first decided that my seam allowance would be 1/2″, so I cut 17″ x 17″ squares for the front pieces.
For the back,you want 2 pieces that overlap, [...]
Fabric Art Tutorial
In case you haven’t seen it, I have a tutorial posted on Sew Mama Sew today. Check it out, and all the other great home-themed tutorials this month.
Checkbook Cover Sewn to Match
Quick project tonight … took very little time.
I measured my checkbook cover and cut out some of the leftover tote bag fabric to make a new cover. I decided to feature the handle fabric as the main fabric.
This is a picture of the two inner pockets. The floral fabric is the inside lining, [...]
Sewing Tutorial: So You Want to Start Sewing Something?
It’s really hard to know where to begin. So many people ask me what they should try to sew at first. It’s hard for me to say. Do as I say; not as I do – I made a very difficult pair of pants for my first project.
I usually recommend a basic dress or skirt. [...]