Tangled Thread - Tips, Trick and Tutorials in Sewing & Stitching

October 12th, 2007

part 3: mini Hallowe’en bag tutorial

Okay, so we’ve gotten as far as embroidering the picture - it’s time to sew the bag!
Before you sew up the sides of the bag, cut your lining out, using the outside as a pattern.

Now you can go ahead and sew up the sides, right sides together.  I’m using a 1/2″ seam allowance here.

In order […]

By Chloe -- 5 comments

September 25th, 2007

how-to: an easy yo-yo wreath for fall

Okay, so you got your supplies together?  I asked nicely yesterday :-)

Here’s what I’m using - quilting cottons in shades of green & rust, with coordinating ribbon.

You need to cut out a dozen or more yo-yo circles.  I’m using a 3″ circle here - you can see how small they get when they’re sewn & […]

By Chloe -- 3 comments

September 24th, 2007

fall decorating with yo-yos

My love of yo-yo circles has been well documented here (and here) whoops, and there’s more here :-)
I thought it would be fun to use yo-yo circles to make a decorative wreath for fall!
I’ll have the step by step tutorial for you tomorrow - but in the mean time, you need to get some things […]

By Chloe -- 4 comments