Archive for January, 2010

Valentine Door Decor

Posted on January 26th, 2010 by by admin

With a satin ribbon holding the key to your heart, this lacy door decoration will make a charming display on Valentine’s Day. What a lovely way to express your romantic sentiments! Size: lO-1/2″w x 19-3/4 “h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one lO-1/2″ x 13-1/2″ sheet of 7 mesh plastic canvas, #16 [...]

A Pocketbook from Old Jeans

Posted on January 18th, 2010 by by admin

Old jeans get transformed to make a hip bum bag. Any size jeans can be used depending on the desired size of the finished bag. Embellishment has unlimited possibilities to mend or to just dress up old denim. Materials:     * One pair of old jeans – clean with holes is fine.     * A [...]

Pattern to Sew a Fabric Dish

Posted on January 16th, 2010 by by admin

The following instructions are for an 8″ X 8″ dish – See Create Your Own Size Fabric Dish or Dish Insulator for creating other sizes Materials Two Pieces of fabric (approximately ½ yard each) One fabric being lightly quilted adds body to the dish. Not suitable for a one way design fabric. Heavy Interfacing (such [...]

How to Sew a Fabric Bowl

Posted on January 16th, 2010 by by admin

Here's what you'll need to get started: *50 feet of 1/4-inch- to 3/8-inch-diameter cotton clothesline. This is available at big box chains and hardware stores—just make sure it seems soft enoughfor a needle to pierce. * Several strips of 1/2-inch- to 3/4-inch-wide fabric, cut selvage to selvage. You'll find that the thinner strips are actually [...]

Fabric-Wrapped Headboard

Posted on January 13th, 2010 by by admin

One of the easiest ways to add softness and romance to a bedroom is to cover a headboard with fabric. The bed is usually the focal point in a bedroom, so adding extra softness by padding it with fabric brings about a luxurious feel and atmosphere. This project is quick, easy, and cheap…you just can’t [...]

Directions to Sew a Fabric Women's Wallet

Posted on January 6th, 2010 by by admin

Materials     * Fabric     * batting     * Craft weight fusible interfacing such as Pellon Craft Fuse     * Double fold bias tape     * All purpose zipper (will need to be shortened)     * 2" of hook & loop tape (1 1/2" to 2" wide- narrower tape can be joined to make the [...]