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How to Save Money Sewing
TweetSharePin11 SharesSewing is one of those hobbies that has the potential to either cost a lot or it can save you money depending on how you approach it. Sewing machines, tools, fabric, and patterns can all add up. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are my suggestions on how you can save…
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Sew Tulle Tiers on a Dress
TweetSharePin11 SharesRecently, there was an event where my daughter needed a formal dress. We had a dress but wanted to make it a bit more special. So we decided to sew tulle to the skirt to make it more “twirlable” and fuller. I also added another skirt layer out of taffeta to be a bit…
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How to sew clothes bigger
TweetSharePin33 SharesHave you wondered if it is possible to sew clothes bigger? Tailor like a pro: How to Sew Clothes Bigger to Achieve the Perfect Fit In this article, I’ve come up with ideas to change too-tight clothing into pieces that you’ll be able to love wearing again. Whether it’s helping a dress that won’t…
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Fabric Spray Dye Project Fun
TweetSharePin33 SharesIt’s summertime, and I spend less time at the sewing machine, but I’m looking for fabric-related projects I can do outside. I was thinking about dye projects I could do outside, such as fabric spray dye. I had a box of Marabu Fashion Spray Tie Dye kit I hadn’t used yet, and it was…
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How to straighten bootcut jeans
TweetSharePin2121 SharesA fairly quick way to update old jeans is to adjust the fit through the leg. I’ll show you a trick I have to sew around those bulky topstitched seams so you can straighten bootcut jeans. This also works for reducing the flare on flared jeans. You can apply this technique anywhere you want…
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DIY Cloud Tutu Halloween Costume
TweetSharePin1515 SharesMaking a DIY cloud tutu from tulle This skirt is actually the bottom part of a rainbow costume – but I thought I would do a tutorial on how to make a DIY cloud tutu first, and then a separate post on the rainbow portion. I actually made this skirt from bridal hems that…
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Natural Tie Dye Tshirt process
TweetSharePin55 SharesMaking a natural tie dye Tshirt is a bit of an experiment I love taking something that isn’t being used any more, and make it into something new. This was an unloved old white Tshirt. I looked around my kitchen for items to dye it.I came up with paprika, salt and onion skins. Making…
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Sew a maxi dress into a skirt
TweetSharePin4040 SharesI’ve been doing a lot of “shopping in my closet” lately, and I thought I’d share my latest project where I sew a maxi dress into a skirt. Sure, shopping in the store or buying patterns is great. But in this quick beginner sewing tutorial, I’ll show you how I got a “new” skirt…
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Alterations aren’t boring.
TweetSharePin11 Shares Sometimes it seems like people who sew love to hate alterations. If that’s you, I’d love to change your mind! First of all, I have a question for you. Why did you start to sew? Might it have something to do with the following: I have an interest in all of the above.…
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Selecting fabric for garment sewing
TweetSharePin1616 SharesSo you have an idea of something you want to sew, but how do you choose the right fabric for the project? Selecting fabric for your project can be tricky for a new sewer to get right, so I thought I’d offer some tips to help you get your project started on thre right…