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This nursing cover made with cherub fabric will give your little angel some privacy while dining. It’s quick and really easy to make.
It is unlined, so it won’t get too stuffy under there, and has an adjustable neck strap. Plus there’s boning to pop the cover out at the neck so you can see your little precious hands-free. I also use nursing covers like these when pumping at work for extra privacy. (more…) |
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Posts Tagged ‘sewing tutorial’
Apr 2
2011
2011
Nursing cover
Mar 12
2011
2011
Stemware coasters
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I loved the ideas of stemware coasters that I found at Sew4Home.com. It’s great how they stay on as you carry your glass around. I did make a little modification to their process, which I’ll demonstrate here. But if you’d like, you can skip straight to their version. (more…) |
Mar 5
2011
2011
Serged baby bib
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This is a quick and easy baby bib that just takes a moment of cutting, some basic quilting and a quick run with the serger. No turning, no binding, no hemming. Use colored thread to make it even cuter. (more…) |
Feb 19
2011
2011
Draft dodgers
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I was trying to think what these would be called. I did a Google picture search for “draft dodgers.” Sure enough, these came up. But so did a picture of a hippie, which made me laugh. Well, we don’t need to have a discussion about war, but chilly houses? Maybe so. My first draft dodgers I purchased online, I guess before I could sew. Now I feel like a fool, because they are really easy to do. I filled mine with cedar because it’s supposed to be a bug repellent. In order to be able to change the cedar or empty the tubes for washing, I sewed a Velcro opening. (more…) |
Feb 12
2011
2011
Adding bias-tape trim
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One way to finish edges and avoid bulk is to encase them in bias tape. But sewing this entirely by machine can be tricky if you want nice results. Why? Because although sewing the front on is easy, you then turn the rest to the back and stitch in the ditch on the front, hoping to grab the back in the stitching as you go. Usually, the parts you capture in back are uneven or you miss altogether, since you can’t see what you’re doing.
Often, I prefer to just stitch by hand in the back, but there are a few little tricks to help sew it by machine. It definitely works best without a lot of bulk. (more…) |
Feb 6
2011
2011
Sweet little finger mitts
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Since it’s just about Valentine’s Day, I thought it was the perfect time to feature this sweet fabric with hearts. Then I ran into a problem: Since most home sewers are probably women, what in the world would you make a man with this fabric that he would actually want or use? It is a little, well, feminine. So I thought you could make yourself some sweet little mitts to use when you bake something sweet for your truest sweetie.
I’ve been wanting some finger mitts to use to remove hot dishes from the microwave. I wanted something that’s not bulky and stays on. I saw something like these at a craft show, but I figured I could save the $12 and make my own. Larger hands may benefit from slightly enlarging this pattern. (more…) |
Jan 29
2011
2011
Custom e-reader case
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OK, so who didn’t get a Kindle for Christmas? I think pretty much everyone I know did. Unfortunately, you can’t just toss it in your bag and go, or the screen will get all banged up. I admit, I ran out and bought a case, and then I thought, “FOOL! You can sew. You have an obligation to make your own.” And so I did. And you can, too!
I added a pleated front pocket to hold your charging cord. This was an important feature to me because it’s nice to always have the power cord handy in case your battery dies. And the pleats allow the pocket to expand to accommodate the cord and plug. (more…) |
Jan 8
2011
2011
How to do a French seam
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French seams are a way to have a garment that’s lovely inside and out. The basic idea is to encase the raw edge of the seam allowance. It’s not hard, and it adds a really nice touch. It’s especially nice on a sheer fabric where you can see the seam from the outside. I initially used a piece of silk for this demo, but after viewing the photos, I realized it was a bit hard to see what I’m talking about. So I redid the tutorial with a piece of sheer fabric I dug out of my stash. I have placed the photos side by side. (more…) |
Dec 26
2010
2010
Soft and squishy doggie bed
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I don’t have a dog. Truth be told, I was looking for an excuse to make something out of this cute doggie fabric. I paired the dog fabric with some polka dots and houndstooth (houndstooth, get it!?). It’s an easy project and can save you tons over buying a bed at the store. This one will find a home with my niece-doggie Lipcee, but I had no opportunity to show her in action, or lack of action, while using it. (more…) |
Dec 18
2010
2010
Plastic bag dispenser
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I don’t really know how to tell this story delicately. Suffice it to say that my son has started producing diapers that could make a diaper pail wilt. Diapers that need to leave the house immediately.
I needed a way to keep plastic grocery bags handy for those particular diapers without the room looking sloppy or the bags posing a risk to my wee son. I whipped up one of those simple plastic bag holders. It’s really, really easy, but I thought I’d show you all anyway. I used fabrics that I already had on hand from when I made his nursery accessories. You can find a post all about that here. (more…) |
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