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Sewing

Category: <span>Sewing</span>

Whether you sew by machine or by hand – making clothes or a quilt, there’s a technique that’s perfect for your next sewing project.

If you are looking for inspiration for your next sewing project, look to our Spotlight interviews on Create Whimsy. We highlight great garment seamstresses like Barbara Emodi, creative wearable artists like Lorraine Torrence and embroidery artists like Lynn Krawczyk.

Or pick up some tips and tricks for quick and easy sewing projects like making a snap on scarf for your dog, or fiber wrapped bowls.

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Sewing Fun!

Finished jelly roll rug

How to Make a Jelly Roll Rug

I had seen and admired the beautiful and colorful pictures and wanted to try to make a jelly roll rug for myself! I picked a bright jelly roll of Jen Kingwell...

Clover Wedge Iron

Best Sewing and Quilting Notions

Whether you are sewing a garment, home dec, or making a traditional, modern or art quilt; there are some notions that you need to have in your sewing room /...

I always pick the thimble shows how to measure your shelves to perfectly fold your fabric

10 Best Fabric Storage Ideas

Ready for your MSM (Master of Stash Management) degree? I love seeing all the innovative ways that creative people have for storing and organizing their fabric. But the solutions are...

Sewing Face Masks

Finished mask on super model

How to Make a Fitted Face Mask

Who would have thought that we'd be in this situation where we need patterns and instructions on how to make our own face masks? We've tested some patterns, read a...

Close up of face mask on model

How to Make a Pleated Face Mask

I never thought that I would be writing a post about how to make pleated face masks on Create Whimsy. This is a place to share inspiration and projects for...

Face Mask Mug Shot 2

How to Make a Face Mask from a Template

As long as we need to wear face masks, I like to have a deep inventory. I need fresh ones - doing laundry is not my favorite quarantine activity when...

More Sewing

Kraft-tex mouse pad detail

How to Make a Custom Mouse Pad with Kraft-Tex

The makeshift mouse pad on my desk, which had evolved from a large folded piece of tissue paper, looked more than a bit pathetic. It slid about on my glass-topped…
Completed garment bag front

How to Make a Garment Bag

Pick your own fabrics to personalize your own garment bag. We are all doing more road trips, and I find being able to pull together my hanging clothes then put…
Face Mask Mug Shot 2

How to Make a Face Mask from a Template

As long as we need to wear face masks, I like to have a deep inventory. I need fresh ones - doing laundry is not my favorite quarantine activity when…
Weaving by Barbara O'Steen

Spotlight Barbara O’Steen: Fiber Artist

Barbara O'Steen's art career has spanned many years and many obstacles that would have kept a lesser woman down. Through gender barriers, supporting a young family as a widow and…
Out of the Box 1 by Youngmin Lee

Spotlight: Youngmin Lee, Bojagi and Textile Artist

Transplanted from Seoul, South Korea, to the San Francisco Bay area, textile artist Youngmin Lee recalls thoughts of home by bringing a contemporary perspective to the hand stitched art of…
Finished reusable contoured nursing pads

How to Make Reusable Contoured Nursing Pads

Let's face it, disposable nursing pads are expensive. And, have you looked at the price of reusable ones? Here is a quick and easy project to make your own reusable…
Finished Kraft-Tex Furoshiki Bag 4

How to Make a Furoshiki Style Bag with Kraft-Tex

I love look of furoshiki wraps that take a simple square of fabric, then wrap and tie it creatively to turn any object into a pretty package. But most often,…
Finished Hoop Art Project Organizer

How To Make A Hoop Art Project Organizer with Kraft-TEX

Hoop Art is popular, for a reason -- it's a great hand project that is portable to keep your hands busy, be creative, and have a fun handmade piece of…
Sarah & Julie with their wardrobes

Spotlight: Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr, Sewists and Authors

Online sewing friends Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr met one day for lunch and the creative sparks flew! The result was their first successful book proposal, and they have collaborated,…

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