Finding the truly useful sewing blogs is like hunting in the dark; rumor is that they exist, but finding ones that consistently offer something more than the usual “today, I tackled this project and here’s how cool it looks but no I don’t have any instructions for you however you can follow my affiliate link […]
Tag Archives: Sewing Projects
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Apr
Apr
The addition of appliques is a great way to embellish ordinary shirts, bedding, decorative pillows, and much more. They add a touch of matchless creativity that’s absent from mass produced items typically sold in stores. Appliques turn ordinary fabric into something uniquely extraordinary. Don’t buy ready-made appliques. You can make appliques from many different types […]
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Feb
Feb
If your daughter is learning to sew she probably is anxious to make something all on her own. If she knows basic stitching there are a few projects she can do immediately with little assistance. One is a throw. Many people use throws in cool weather to cover up with while relaxing in their favorite […]
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Jan
Jan
Recycled blue jean crafts are fun to create and easy to sew. A very simple pattern is one that makes a purse from a front and back pocket. This purse is a smaller version of the more common blue jean purse that uses the entire upper portion of the blue jeans. A larger purse is […]
I made a pair of pants for myself when I was younger. A pair of pants that haven’t been sewn in years. The last time I made a pair of pants was around the time I graduated from high school. Sewing a pair using a pattern is not difficult. I use to be able to […]
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Aug
Aug
Sewing is exciting. Some people sew the most basic stitches and simple projects, but they provide great joy and a sense of accomplishment. Some people sew out of necessity because it is either cost effective or because it provides the freedom to create something you have been unable to find in the store. Suppose you […]
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Jul
Jul
Not too long ago it looked like sewing was going the way of many lost crafts and simply becoming just something our grandmothers once did. But like so many things these days, what’s old is new again and sewing is making a big comeback. There are many sewing projects designed just for beginners wanting to […]