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Fly Stitch Embroidery
The Fly Stitch can be birds in the air, a long curly vine or a decorative fill stitch - and it's easy! You'll want to know this hand embroidery stitch.
Chain Stitch Embroidery; How to Tutorial and Video
I love working my hand embroidery in chain stitch! But one of the lovelies of the chain stitch is its versatility. Can be dense or open and airy.
10 Easy Embroidery Stitches to Embellish Your Projects
Hand embroidery is so relaxing, and small projects can go anywhere with you. There are a gazillion stitches out there. Learn some of the often used stitches.
How to Sew a Fabric Pocket Tissue Cover: Tutorial
This Easy and Cute Tissue Cover is a fun and easy project to use up scraps and make a personalized accessory for your purse. Less than 20 minutes to make!
How to Sew On Scout Badges and Attaching Patches
How to sew Girl Scout Patches perfectly - it's easy with a sew-in-the-ditch foot. Line the vertical edge of the foot along the edge stitching on the patch.
Big Ruffle Pillows
I made decorator pillows with pillow forms, upholstery fabric and a silk taffeta window panel to make the gathered ruffles.
Repurposed Denim Dress
With mis-matched cotton scraps and perle cotton thread I arranged squares on a repurposed denim dress and attached with a running stitch in the Boro style.
Make Your Own Headbands
I bought headbands from the dollar store and flowers from the craft store and I now have 10 new cute headbands with flowers on them to match my outfits!
Free Twirl Skirt Pattern
Peppermint Twirl dresses are as cute as they are popular. Learn how to draft your own pattern from your measurements and sew your own twirl skirt at home.
Felt Flower Easter Egg Ornaments
We had fun making some felt Easter eggs. They were easy to make with felt, trims, scissors, needle and thread. No sewing machine required!
Ready to Wear – Your Way
This top started out as a solid blue blouse from Goodwill. I chose a simple shape (diamond) and cut many shapes from fabric scraps and appliquéd them.
How to Make Dorset Buttons: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Dorset buttons are thread covered buttons, created with embroidery stitches. Embroidery floss, perle cotton, silk, rayon, and wool are stitched on metal rings.
Batman Mask for Toddler (or Batgirl or Batwoman Mask)
A friend requested I make her 3-year-old son a Batman mask because "he's been trying to turn everything into a Batman mask." Template from Cutesy Crafts.
St Louis Cardinal Pincushion
This Norwegian Chicken Pincushion is a gift for a St. Louis Cardinals fan. Easy to make and customize!
How to Sew a Lunch Bag: Free Pattern, DIY Tutorial
I wanted a bigger and cute lunch bag, so I drafted a pattern and made my own! Here is the pattern for you to use, and the how-to steps for…
How To Make an S-Hook Clasp
A basic s-hook clasp is sometimes all you need to finish a piece of jewelry. You can make it yourself with wire and some basic jewelry tools.
How to Make Throw Pillows: DIY Pillow Ideas
I love decorator pillows. They can change a room's mood, but are so expensive! I made my own pillow with pretty fabric and trimmed with self-covered big piping.
Easy to Make String Easter Eggs: DIY Tutorial
I wanted to make thread Easter Eggs for my 'Easter Tree'! No tools or sewing skills required - just balloons, glue and embroidery floss. Super easy!