Posted by Christine Haynes on May 19, 2013 in Sewing |
French seams are perfect for lightweight and sheer fabrics, as all the raw edges of the fabric are hidden in an elegant finished seam. It is also a great finish for seams that will be exposed, like an unlined jacket. Follow these easy steps and try French seams on your next project!
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Posted by Lyndsay on May 18, 2013 in Cake Decorating |
One cake, two cakes, three cakes more! Here comes a collection of bright, cheery and artful cakes inspired by children’s book favorites, including books by Dr.Seuss, Eric Carle and Richard Scarry! Colorful and clever, from fondant to buttercream to meticulous hand-painted detail, these cakes are literally incredible (and, edible!).
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Posted by Christine Haynes on May 18, 2013 in Sewing |
Take a look at your jeans or at a men’s dress shirt, and you’ll spot flat fell seams. On the outside of the garment there is a pair of stitch lines, and on the inside of the garment, it’s all clean and tidy without raw seam edges. Ever wonder how they did that? Well here you go! Let’s learn how to sew a flat fell seam, so you can try it on your next project.
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Posted by Lindsay on May 18, 2013 in Quilting |
Do you suddenly tense up when it comes time to machine quilt borders? Let go of your fears and explore new design possibilities with these border quilting tips and tricks.
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Posted by Sarah on May 18, 2013 in Knitting |
Create a whole new kind of knitted fabric by felting. Turn your individual stitches into a solid piece, to make bags that pens won’t poke through and slippers that look like slippers, not socks. Running a finished knitted project made with the right kind of yarn through a washing machine with hot water will transform your project!
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Posted by Sherri on May 17, 2013 in Quilting |
While many quilts function primarily to provide warmth and beauty as bedcoverings and throws, there are also quilts made to be hung on the wall—as art, and as decoration. Making hanging sleeves for quilts is a technique every quilter should be familiar with.
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Posted by Christine Haynes on May 17, 2013 in Sewing |
Gathering fabric is used all the time in garment construction to add and create fullness. Gathering is often found at the waist of a skirt or on the skirt of a dress, under the bust to allow room for your bust without the use of darts, and at the shoulders or neck for a little extra ease in the yoke of a blouse or dress. Follow this super easy tutorial to learn how to gather fabric for your next project!
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