We Simplify Crafting
We Simplify Crafting
I’ve completed enough smaller quilts to finally venture out and make one for us.And since my husband loves quilts, he appreciates and does not mind me spending hours creating them.I started on this quilt about eight months ago.I used blue shwe shwe with chambray.Since this is my first King size quilt I’m working on,I decided …
I usually do hems by hand while watching T.V. But one of my students wanted to learn how to do this type of hem by machine.So here it is.You will need to practice on scraps of fabric first.Because some of the stitches will be visible on the outside, it is important to use thread that …
How to use sewing machine attachments. Blind Hem foot. Read More »
When I moved in with my husband, he had a slow cooker.Also known as a crock pot.I do use to cook in it sometimes and find it to be fairly convenient.I also like to experiment with dying clothing and fabric.I’ve been doing so for years but this was the first time I tried the crock …
I’ve been doing some reasearch on the history on the sewing machine.I am so fascinated that I think I’ve developed an addiction.The cost of those machines cost the equivalent of a year’s salary.So singer arranged a payment plan where people would take years to pay it off.I now understand why theses machines were made to …
This method is really easy.The best part is that it is easy to reposition if there is any shifting.There are also no pins to remove while quilting.So there will be less stopping while going the free motion work.You will need to use it in a well ventilated area and protect the area because the glue …
This is a pattern for a pants with no side seam.Only an inside leg seam and a separate waistband.But it can easily be adjusted to make a pattern with side seams and cut on waistband.The tutorial seems long because it includes the instructions for making the pattern and completing the pants.Read the instructions carefully.You can …
Quick and easy Yoga Pants.Make your own pattern. Read More »
I took a quilting class a few years ago and learn t one way to baste a quilt.I have since discovered some other ways and decided to try them all.It is a good idea to make a small quilt first. Avoid stripes and plaids as the backing for your first quilt.It can be a mission …
Pronounced as “shwear shwear”as in wear. Even as a child,I’ve always loved shwe shwe.I was fascinated by the intricate and detailed prints and how many variations there were using the same technique. After doing some research on this unique fabric, I love it more and more. And then coincidentally during my recent trip back home, …
There always seems to be an annoying project that conveniently makes it to the bottom of the “TO DO” List.My sewing machine covers was on of those projects.So once again it was time to clear some of my fabric stash. I used the outer boxes as a template and added the seam allowance. For this …
I downloaded a simplicity pattern last year sometime.There were no instuctions but it seemed straightforward.I used 1/4 inch seam allowance. I can’t seem to find the pattern on line anymore. I also found a pattern for a toddler bucket hat yesterday athttp://sewmuchado.blogspot.com/2010/07/tutorial-4-in-1-reversible-toddler.html and made a toddler hat as well.I used interfacing for the adult size …