Sewing
Need a last minute Mother’s Day gift? Here’s a roundup of quick crafts that you can make in an afternoon! Tutorial: Scissor Holder Necklace with Removable Pincushion | Red-Handled Scissors Keep your scissors within reach with this super-easy scissor holder necklace with removable pincushion! Tutorial: Embroidered Shrink Plastic Pendants | Red-Handled Scissors Create your own …
Have you ever used a stitching awl? If not, fair warning: you’re about to need one. A stitching awl is a specialized tool that’s basically a hand-held manual sewing machine that’s made to sew through thick materials like canvas, leather, and wool. It comes with both a curved and a straight needle and a spool …
Learn how to make evenly spaced straight stitches for sewing, embroidery, and appliqué projects with my new video tutorial! This method is especially effective for stitching felt, cork, and most thick fabrics. If you’re more of a words-and-photos kind of gal or guy, you can also check out the written tutorial below. Step 1 To …
Did you know that you can use fabric crayons to duplicate paper patterns and transfer marks onto fabric? I’ve seen some fancy oil pastel-like options out there, but I generally use standard Crayola Fabric Crayons. They’re inexpensive, they’re easy to find, and they get the job done. Method 1:Duplicating Patterns or Transferring Marks to a …
