Knife-edge pillows are plump in the center and flat around the edges. These simple pillows can be made in half an hour. Use the knife-edge pillow directions to make removable pillow liners. Sew liners from muslin, sheeting, cotton sateen or similar fabrics. Cutting Directions Cut front and back 1″ (2.5 cm) larger than finished pillow [...]

To choose the right fabric for your pillow, consider how the pillow will be used and where it will be placed in your home. For a pillow that will receive hard wear, select a sturdy, firmly woven fabric that will retain its shape. Pillows get their shape from forms or loose fillings. Depending on their [...]

Pillow styles range from simple to elaborate. Choice of technique affects your sewing time. Choose a simple knife-edge pillow, or invest more time in tailoring a box pillow complete with cording and a zipper. 1) Neckrolls are small round bolsters that are often trimmed with lace or ruffles. Sleeping bag pillows are the simplest neckroll [...]

The hobbled shade falls into soft folds because it is twice the length of the Roman shade. The folds are held in place by twill tape.  Read about Roman shades before beginning this project. To determine the number of folds, subtract 3″(7.5 cm) for the hem from finished length of shade. Divide this number by [...]

Narrow stitched tucks along each fold line add interest to this tailored version of the Roman shade. Read about Roman shades before beginning this project. To determine the number of tucks, subtract 3″ (7.5 cm) for the hem from finished length of shade. Divide this number by 3″ (7.5 cm), the approximate spacing between tucks, [...]

Materials 1) Sketch the shade to use as a guide for ring locations,  step 7. Cut shade fabric; seam for width, if necessary. If fabric ravels, finish side edges with zigzag stitch or liquid fray preventer. 2) Place shade fabric wrong side up on work surface. Mark finished width. Press I l/2″ (3.8 cm) side [...]

Shades control light and provide privacy when used alone or with curtains. Because they fit close to windows, shades are also energy efficient. Shades can be mounted either inside or outside the window frame. The screws can be inserted on either the I” or 2″ (2.5 or 5 cm) side of the mounting board. This [...]

By: kayte terry It’s fun to experiment with old crafting techniques and then use them in modern ways. In this project, I’ve taken a page from paper piecing for quilting. This technique creates geometric shapes to serve as appliqué. Paper piecing is a method for making perfect geometric shapes in quilting. The results are stunning, [...]

By: Sister_Diane What you’ll need: Cardboard food boxes (see notes below) Metal ruler Pencil Scissors X-Acto knife Cutting surface Bone folder Tacky glue Paper clips Instruction: Before you begin this project, make sure your box is nice and clean. Cut the four sides apart, following the fold lines. Cut off any tabs from the top [...]

The classy appeal of the tailored slipcover – all without ANY sewing!” Now that you’ve just read all the great reasons to use slipcovers, here’s an alternative to the wrapping technique we presented in project 5, Wrapped Dining Room Chair. A tailored slipcover such as the one shown here (right) is marvelously versatile. It is [...]