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How to Add a Ruffled Hem to Your Sweater
It`s a usual situation, while cleaning closets, to find a few sweaters which you don`t wear, but it`s hard to say them "good bye". I would like to offer you one way to give them the second life. Let`s add just a ruffled hem to the bottom of the sweater and it`ll be like new. Ruffles always make clothes more romantic and elegant. Follow this easy tutorial and create something beautiful. Things you need: old sweater lightweight coordinating fabric scissors needle and thread sewing machine
Elegant Slip Dress
Slip dresses became popular a few years ago and they`re still in trend in all sizes. It can be short, medium or long. And it`s quite easy to combine this dress with some other things from different styles: you can go to the party or just for a walk and you will look great. French lace will add some elegance to your look. Things you need: Lace trim: 1 yard string for straps: 1 yard 1.5 - 2 yards velvet or silk preferably with stretch 
Sew a Bustier Puff Sleeve Top
Today we have got an amazing sewing project. I`m excited to show it to you and I hope you like it as I do.We will sew a bustier puff sleeve top. It`s light, transpiring and modern. Just perfect for summer season. I`m sure that you feel like a princess wearing it. It`s perfect to wear with jeans or skirt, whatever you like. Things you need: Sewing Pattern Linen Fabric ¾ yards for 60” width or 1 yards for 45” width 9” Open-End Lightweight Zipper ¼” Width Elastic Band Measuring Tape Disappearing Fa...
Turn Your Quilt Scraps into a Pet Leash
You know that I`m not a supporter of an idea to throw away the scraps from my already made projects. I like the way of turning these scraps into something useful. That`s why I`m going to work today with some pieces of quilt from my previous projects and turn them into a pet leash. I have got a cat and recently we have started to try going with him for a walk. It`s a great adventure for him, I must say. he wants to discover every corner and it`s obvious that I need a leash to keep pace with him. Things yo...
Learn How to Make a Ladder Stitch
If you are just a beginner in sewing, there`re so many things which you are to discover for yourself. For example, different stitches. There are a lot of them. Some of them are really simple to repeat at once, but there`re also some tricky stitches like the ladder stitch. It`s invisible and will make any your work even greater. You surely must learn how to make it! Things you need: The project you are wanting to use the ladder stitch on, or a few spare pieces of fabric to practice on Thread Scissor...
Nice Travel Jewelry Pouch
Do you travel a lot during the year? Or maybe your friends are keen travellers? Do you agree that a woman must look perfect everywhere? If your answer is "yes" for all my questions, you surely must join this project. We`re going to sew a travel jewelry organizer. You can make it for yourself, but also it can be a nice gift for your friend. This pouch will help you to keep all your jewelry for a trip in one place and not to loose it. The diy is beginner friendly, so let`s sew together! Things you need: ...
How to Sew a Handlebar Bag for a Bike
I`m so happy warm days are here. I can say that I`m a sporty person and I really enjoy riding on my bike these sunny days. As for my kids, they spend practically all day outside playing, riding and so on. Have you ever noticed that every child likes taking some toys outside and also picking different rocks, sticks and so on? To store all these things they need some place. SO I have found one good idea and today we`ll sew a handlebar bag for a kid`s bike! Things you need: A fat quarter of your main fa...
Sew a Pet Coat from an Old Wool Shirt
Sometimes I look at the pets outside and they look like real dandies! It must be said that clothes for them costs a lot, so their owner spend a lot of money. But it`s not about us. Let`s work hard and upcycle an old wool shirt. By the way, it perfect for spring and fall, you can sew for summer season one more coat but from light fabric. Let`s start sewing! Things you need: old shirt pattern scissors pins needle thread sewing machine
How to Make a Felt Gift Tag
I don`t like to throw away even some scraps of the material I`m working with. Try to find some ways to use all your materials up to the end. What can you do with the scraps of felt? For example, gift tags that will be a perfect addition to the wrapping of your gift and bring some individualization. I offer you to make an embroidery connected with the case of presenting a gift. The colour of felt can differ depending on the holiday. Things you need: Large tag – 10” felt square Small tag – 8” felt squ...
Mushroom Wrist Pin Cushion
If you love sewing and do it quite often, you probably have noticed how many things you need to have around you for making a process comfortable/ I mean different scissors, pins, needles and so on. Pins must always be at hand. It`s just a must have that`s why I offer you to make a wrist pin cushion. It`s convenient to use and it looks funny because of its design. Things you need: Pattern Template Red felt 12x18cm (5″x7.5″) White felt scraps Plastic sheet 6cm/2.5″ square (recycle some plastic packa...
Sew a Cat-Kerchief for Your Pet
As you can see in the title this time we`re going to sew for our pets. I can say just that this piece of clothes is not only for your cat, it also will be good for a small dog. This cat outfit is a nice way to dress up your lovely pet. The pattern of fabric may be different, but you can make it to celebrate a holiday. In the original version, for example, the author sews it for the 4th of July and a cat looks so patriotic! Things you need: 2 18 by 11 pieces of fabric pattern hook and loop fastening...
Easy to Make Eyeglass Case
As warm and sunny days roll around, we often use your sunglasses. As for me it`s impossible to keep them in order without a case as they can get slightly scratched or you can even break them. To avoid such problems, let`s sew an eyeglass case. This project is not only for advanced sewers but also for beginners as this thing is a must for everybody. Things you need: 7.5 inch tall by 6.5 inch wide piece of fleece or other non-fraying fabric about 15 inches of cord basic sewing supplies like thi...
How to Make a Shower Body Sponge
Today our sewing project is a little bit unusual because this handmade thing is for bathroom. We`re to make a shower body sponge. I like them a lot and always buy them. But I can say that it`s quite pricey as I need to change my sponge every month. Our shower poufs are made from mesh nylon gathered together in a "pouf" form. You can make these sponges not only for yourself, but to sew them for presenting in shower baskets. Things you need: 1/4 yard tulle fabric Scissors Needle and thread
Cute Key Fobs
Bright colour, beautiful pattern and golden bows are the words how I can describe these nice and amazing key fobs. Make a few for you, your relatives and friends as they`re simple and fast to make. If you don`t want to loose your keys and make a bright addition to them, this project is absolutely for you. Let`s sew these sweet key fobs. Join us if you`re even a beginner in sewing. Things you need: Fabric – 3″ x 10″ Fusible Fleece – 2″ x 10″ Gold Bias Tape Thread to match fabric Needle One 1.25″ ...
Fast to Sew Ruffle Burlap Pillow
As usual I`m going to share one easy and budget friendly sewing project. It`s a ruffle burlap pillow that is perfect for a farmhouse style. It looks simple and these ruffles make our pillow elegant and cute. You need just simple materials to make it and 15 free minutes. Let`s have some fun with a new project! Things you need: a few squares of fabric of desired size a roll of burlap ribbon a sewing machine scissors threads and a needle