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Sewing Machine Pincushion
Wednesday’s Projects: Sewing Machine Pincushion Recently, I observed to one of my students that it would be nice to have a pincushion that attached to the front of the sewing machine. While you sew, you remove pins—and where do you … Continue reading →
Sewing Machine Cover
Every sewing machine needs a cover, right? I bought an “easy” pattern to make a cover, but it ended up being anything but simple. This sewing diary follows my struggle to make a sewing machine cover. Sewing Diary: Sewing Machine Cover … Continue reading →
Kindle Cover
I couldn’t find a new case for my Kindle Fire HD, so I decided to sew a custom slipcover to fit over the old case. My idea worked better than I’d hoped! Follow along in this diary as I design … Continue reading →
Zippered Clutch
Wednesday’s Project: A Zippered Clutch I’ve been wanting a basic zippered pouch, like a flat clutch or wallet. Since I couldn’t find anything that suited my purpose, I decided to make one. This type of pattern was surprisingly hard to … Continue reading →
Ivory Privacy Curtains
Wednesday’s Project: Ivory Privacy Curtain Our front door has a large glass window, which we need to keep covered for privacy. Until recently, we had a cafe rod mounted at the top of the window, draped with a sheet. Now, … Continue reading →
Crazy Quilt Pincushions
The author of the blog Ivory Blush Roses teaches how to make gorgeous pincushions using miniature crazy quilts. But first, you need to know how to make a crazy quilt. In the first half of this two-part article, you’ll learn … Continue reading →
Hand-Dyed Lace
Have you ever wanted lace that matches your project? In this two-part tutorial, you’ll learn the secrets to successfully dyeing Venetian lace and lace appliques. Create watercolor ombré effects, make your lace look antique, or hand-dye appliques for pieces that … Continue reading →
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Tagged 18th Century, Corsets, Embellishment, Home Decorating, Modern Garments, News, Victorian
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Ironing Board Covers
Sunday’s Someday Project: Ironing Board Covers I have two ironing boards in my sewing room: a full size (52″) and a tabletop (30″). Both were cheap. They’ve lasted me ten years without complaint, but their pads are thin enough that … Continue reading →
Cotton Sateen
Saturday’s Stash: Cotton Sateen Sateen is a fabric that’s been made with a satin weave, where more of the cross threads are on the surface of the fabric, producing a slight sheen. Sateen is usually made of cotton, or sometimes … Continue reading →
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Tagged Fabric, Home Decorating, Modern Garments, Saturday
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Threading Eyelet With Ribbon
Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks: Threading Eyelet With Ribbon There is a particular kind of lace known as beading, which has holes woven into it so that you can easily thread a ribbon through the lace. The ribbon can add a … Continue reading →
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Tagged Basics, Home Decorating, Modern Garments, Tuesday, Victorian
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