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Quilted Pot Holder Tutorial

March 24, 2016 by Rima Khusainova 30726 11

This is such an easy project to make that will only need a minimum of supplies and just an hour of your time. And it’s also a perfect custom gift because everybody cooks, even if it’s just heating some frozen food in the oven. So a pot holder is an absolute necessity in everyone’s kitchen!…

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Sewing Glossary: How to Sew a Facing to a V-Neckline Tutorial

March 14, 2016 by Rima Khusainova 134018 25

Facing is another great way to finish a neckline along with bias binding and lining. Facings are pieces of fabric that follow the shape of the neckline. They are usually reinforced with interfacing (fusible or sew-in) to add a bit of extra firmness and shape. There are many different types of interfacing but the fusible…

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Sewing Glossary: How to sew French Seams Tutorial

February 8, 2016 by Rima Khusainova 50560 11

French seams are a great way to finish raw edges and to give your garment a clean, professional appearance. In essence, the French seam completely encloses raw edges of the seam allowance within a stitched little pocket making your seams neat and more durable. They are perfectly suited for lightweight and medium weight linen that…

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Sewing Glossary: How to Bind A Neckline Tutorial

February 5, 2016 by Rima Khusainova 71163 27

Necklines are often finished with a bias tape or a facing but I find that binding is the most professional and neatest way to finish your garment’s neckline and armholes. Basically, when you are applying a neck binding, your are finishing your neckline by turning a strip of bias fabric to the inside and stitching…

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DIY Christmas Stockings Tutorial

December 11, 2015 by Rima Khusainova 18078 0

The holiday season is nearly upon us so I though I would share this lined stocking tutorial. It’s very easy to sew and will be perfect for all levels, especially beginners. You can choose any of the fabrics-store.com colors but I went for natural and white linen with some Christmassy fabric for the lining. These stockings…

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Baby Harem Pants

September 5, 2014 by Rima Khusainova 72518 11

Here’s a very easy sewing tutorial that will only take you a couple of hours but will fill you with joy of making something for your baby. We are going to make a pair of harem pants with IL019 Natural Softened linen. The medium weight fabric is both great for hotter days, and slightly cooler…