Forum: Decorating/Sewing and other Hobbies

I was able to make some blankets and learned that rounding the corners was much easier when it came to top stitching! :) I also made some burp rags. I got the gerber tri-folds, then added a layer of flannel and then a top layer that was flannel or absorbent fleece (tried before sewing.. lol) and...

I have seen how to do the 2 layer blanket (for a baby) but what do I do if I want to add an extra layer in between the 2? I think I know how if I wanted to add one of those pretty borders around the edge, but I do not think I am that good of a sewer to get that done and look okay. Thoughts or...

I can kinda sew.. I used to make ferret bedding, which it did not matter what it looked like, cause well, they were ferrets! :P Last year, I did make my dear friend a rag quilt, my first ever non ferret item! It turned out super cute and she still is using it, so its still in on piece. I did...

Hi everyone, I want to put a simple question here. If an appliance set to burn propane, was connected to a natural gas system, then what would be the likely result ?? Waiting for your replies. Thanks David Smith ............................

Hi, I've been looking for letters I can sew on to a sweatshirt. The letters are like the letters you might find on a h.s. varsity jacket. The letters I'm looking for are not the embroidered kind where the thread is stitched from side to side giving it a nice sheen. They are the ones that are...

I've been working on a papoose bag which calls for circular needles and knitting in the round, which is something I'd never done before. I was able to get the hang of it though and am quickly reaching the point where I have to start working on the "collar" of the bag. I'm having a hard time...

I've been looking around a lot at vintage dresses from the 1930s. LOVE the style. Here is my interpretation of a 1930's dress and hat (my own patterns). The dress and hat are cotton/lycra jersey. The turquoise ties and calla lily on the top are a woven cotton print. I also used a small piece of...

I was just told by Wyatt that he wants to be a "bwue cat with gween stwipes" for Halloween. Since I know I can't go out and buy a costume like that, I will have to make one! I haven't sewn since I was a teenager, when I used to make Barbie clothes. But I am interested in getting into it! ...

I have three cotton knit tops (feminine T-shirt) in orange, hot pink, and lime green that are getting worn out, stained, etc. The backs of them are fine and most of the fronts as well. Can you think of any kind of project to recycle them vs. just tossing them?

I had this idea for these 4 dresses I wanted to do. I got my 2 girls, my niece, and a friend's daughter to model. All 4 were around 4 years old. That made for an interesting shoot!! Here they are (I'm probably going to take W back to my mom's house and re-do her shots since I didn't get any great...

I saw a photograph of plum poppies on Etsy and was inspired to make a dress. I wanted to do the appliques differently this time, with a more natural, organic feel. I made the stems and leaves 3 dimensional and the flower petals are layered and then have additional stitching to make it look even...

I've been so busy with the shop, I barely had time to make my own girls dresses! I started Willow's on Friday and finished it Saturday, went shopping Sat evening for their baskets/goodies and something for me to wear, and made Piper's outfit Easter morning!! EEK!! I didn't have time to put any...

I've been collecting a list of sewing projects I want to get done in the next few months to save some $$ and in preparation for baby. This forum would be a fun place to share tutorial links and DIY suggestions. Hooter Hiders - made by the mama monster: nursing cover tutorial Sleepsacks - Jan...

DD has been taking a monthly sewing class for a couple of years. She really likes it. Her birthday is in two weeks and she wants a machine. The store where we go only sells Pfaff. It's really expensive. I want something good but don't want to spend a ton yet. She can get something better in...

I'm trying to get my project lined up for Easter. Hoping to make a cute dress for my muse; easter baskets for my boys ( I found an in-the-hoop patter for an easter basket that looks fun); easter table runner?; maybe a banner. What do you have planned?

I know you have made bonnets for your girls, and you are LDS. I have made some Prairie Days (I think that was it) costumes for a friend. I am going to send her a couple more, in bigger sizes. What colors do you suggest? I will try to have fabric that is of that time era, or subtle, but do you...

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I wavered over making a quick-n-easy Valentine quilt but in the end my busy life got in the way and I didn't make it. I wish the Valentine material went on steep discount AFTER the day and I'd buy up some to get started for NEXT year. Our stores here tend to take holiday material off the shelf as...

Hi all, I had made a blanket when I was pregnant with DS #2. It wasn't an overly complicated pattern but it was a large blanket ~ crib size ~ and it took me several months to complete since I could only work on it during the evenings after work. Well.....DH decided it needed to be washed...