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Sewing Glossary: How To Sew A Zipper Fly Jan 14, 2022

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Many individuals find sewing a zipper fly when making pants or trousers to be a daunting task. Installing zippers can be done in a variety of ways, some more complicated than others, but none are genuinely tough. You’ll be surprised how simple it is to sew a beautiful zipper fly once you’ve learned all the […]. View detail https://quiltwiki.com/sewing-glossary-how-to-sew-a-zipper-fly

Natural Dyeing: Homemade Modifier Recipe Jan 14, 2022

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In the previous article, I discussed how to broaden your color palette by altering the colors of natural dyes with modifiers. Iron is a modifier that I particularly enjoy. It can be used to darken tones, transforming yellow to green, beige to grey, and pinks or reds to purple or mauves, and is often regarded […]. View detail https://quiltwiki.com/natural-dyeing-homemade-modifier-recipe

DIY Linen Tablecloth Tutorial Jan 14, 2022

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Another week, another sewing project around the house. With the most of my summer activities canceled, I opted to tackle my long list of personal sewing tasks this year. So out came my ancient trunk, which was brimming with found textiles. What is the goal of my mission? To create a bespoke tablecloth for my […]. View detail https://quiltwiki.com/diy-linen-tablecloth-tutorial

How to Sew a Boxy Pencil Case Tutorial Jan 14, 2022

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Who doesn’t want a stylish, well-made pencil case? Make it four and call it a makeup bag if you have two or three. Teenagers are challenged to go beyond simple straight lines with intricate detailing and mathematics. This is also an excellent introduction to sewing zippers, and the non-traditional and straightforward approach for inserting them […]. View detail https://quiltwiki.com/how-to-sew-a-boxy-pencil-case

Tailored Reversible Face Mask Pattern and Tutorial Jan 13, 2022

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Do we really need another mask tutorial? I know what you’re thinking. No, is the quick response. But, for others who are having similar problems with the fit of most masks as I have, I am here to provide a possible alternative. I discovered that the existing mask patterns left me with blurry spectacles, hurting […]. View detail https://quiltwiki.com/tailored-reversible-face-mask-pattern-and-tutorial

Caring for Linen: How to Wash, Dry, Iron and Remove Stains Jan 13, 2022

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Knowing how to care after your clothes is an important part of building a long-lasting, well-loved wardrobe. The same may be said about your home’s textiles. Linen is a fantastic fabric for a variety of reasons. It’s all-natural, powerful, and of excellent quality. Linen is distinguished from other natural fibers by its durability, breathability, and […]. View detail https://quiltwiki.com/caring-for-linen-how-to-wash-dry-iron-and-remove-stains

Sewing Glossary: How to Hemstitch (Basic Drawn Thread Work Embroidery Technique) Jan 13, 2022

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Today I’m doing “Drawn” or “Pulled” thread work embroidery, which is a fundamental heirloom method. Individual threads are gently pulled out along the grain line to produce a small gap in the fabric for this sort of embroidery. Within that space, a variety of hand stitches are employed to create simple to complicated motifs. Diamond […]. View detail https://quiltwiki.com/sewing-glossary-how-to-hemstitch-basic-drawn-thread-work-embroidery-technique

FS Lily Dress Pattern Sewalong Jan 13, 2022

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Do you require further assistance in assembling our LILY Pattern? With step-by-step photos and detailed directions, this sewalong will walk you through the pattern creation. Beyond the directions in the brochure, you’ll find a wealth of additional information and helpful hints. We hope that with this little extra help, sewing will be a breeze from […]. View detail https://quiltwiki.com/fs-lily-dress-pattern-sewalong

Faye Linen Duster Tutorial Jan 12, 2022

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Adaptive layering is something we believe can be done at any time of year. You probably need a duster if you’re looking for something light to put on or if you want to add a little flair and color to your warmer layers while still appearing effortlessly chic. You might be wondering what a duster […]. View detail https://quiltwiki.com/faye-linen-duster-tutorial

Sewing With Kids: Curious Mr. Fox Tutorial Jan 12, 2022

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This is a fun craft to do with smaller kids, and it’s a terrific way to use up leftover fabric scraps. By simply drawing it out on a sheet of paper, adding the seam allowances, and cutting it out together, you can encourage your child to come up with their own character and help them […]. View detail https://quiltwiki.com/sewing-with-kids-curious-mr-fox-tutorial

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