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

September 9th, 2008

how-to of the day: making a fringed scarf

 I’ve had this piece of fabric for…  well - let’s just say it’s time to use it :-)

 I bought it as a “mixed fiber” bolt end - it’s only about 14 inches wide and 44 inches long.  It feels like a rayon or acetate blend and I love the flowers and burnout detailing.
It’s one of […]

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August 26th, 2008

tip of the day - problems mending blue jeans or pants on your small sewing machine?

I recently got an email from a reader, asking for help because she couldn’t mend blue jeans on her small sewing machine.
There are a few things that can make your life easier, especially if you have a small sewing machine, or a machine with a small harp or large base.

First of all, try rolling up […]

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August 21st, 2008

how-to of the day - fabric covered notebooks - the final link round-up

I thought it might be easier to give you all the links for the fabric covered notebook all in one post - it should save a little bit of searching :-)
So, from plain notebook to decorative fabric journal, here you go:

You need your supplies to start the project.
The batting & fabric get glued together.
The edges […]

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August 20th, 2008

how-to of the day - fabric covered notebooks

 Alrighty -let’s get this notebook done!
I like to finish the inside of the covers by gluing in a piece of decorative paper or non-woven fabric (so it won’t unravel).  Measure the inside of the cover and then subtract a 1/4″ from the top and side.  Cut the paper out and test fit it on the […]

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August 19th, 2008

how-to of the day - fabric covered notebooks, part I’m not sure…

 Okay, let’s get back to this poor, neglected covered notebook!  When we last saw our notebook, the edges were glued down, but the corners were still loose.  Our next step is to glue them down.
To begin, fold back the fabric on the corner of the book and cover the fabric underneath with glue:

 Now fold the […]

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August 13th, 2008

how-to of the day - sewing easy bandannas for your dog

I was browsing through my local pet supply shop recently and was amazed at how much they were charging for dog bandannas. $25 for less than a half-yard of cheap broadcloth? Yikes! I know that we can make better quality ones for a whole lot less :-)
To begin, measure the neck […]

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August 7th, 2008

how-to of the day - sun printing on fabric

We’re going through a heat wave in my neck of the woods - what does that make me want to do?
Why sun print on fabric of course!
To sun print using acrylic paints, you’ll need cotton fabric (I like a densely woven quilting cotton) Pebeo Setacolor transparent textile paint (only the transparent colors will work for […]

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