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

June 25th, 2008

summer fun with flip-flops

Flip-flops are a perennial summer favorite - but can be a little, well… dull sometimes.
How about using fabric yo-yos to decorate them?
Or if you’re really in the mood to be adventurous - how about making your own?
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Tags: flip-flops, free-patterns, How To, ideas, links, summer crafts

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June 16th, 2008

inspiring links for free totebag patterns

I love seeing more and more people carrying fabric totebags!  It seems just in the past few months that the number of people carrying them has just exploded…
Now, I don’t like carrying plain, old boring totebags - I like stripes, or multi-colored stars - or fish… something bright and cheerful :-)
It seems like there are […]

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June 12th, 2008

Free pattern for a nursing cover

Angela, from b5media’s Breastfeeding 123 just emailed me about a fantastic free pattern that she found.  It’s to make your own nursing cover - and she’s posted a great tutorial on her blog.
Go check it out!
Tags: free-patterns, How To, links, sew your own nursing cover, sewing, tutorials

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June 9th, 2008

crocheted ties

I’m working on sewing a new summer wardrobe for myself at the moment.  I’ve got a busy busy busy summer and probably won’t have a lot of extra time for sewing until September.
I just discovered a pattern from Burda that’s turned into my new favorite shrug pattern.  I was able to cut it out […]

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May 8th, 2008

easy kids crafts - felt flowers

Don’t worry - the rest of the silk paper tutorial is coming soon :-)   I’ve got an easy kids craft, perfect for getting kids interested in sewing:

Cut two basic flower shapes from felt and sandwich a pipe-cleaner (folded in half and twisted together) between the two.  Cut a small circle from a contrasting piece of […]

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March 14th, 2008

useful links - how to embroider shisha mirrors

A Joyful Abode has an easy to follow tutorial on how to embroider shisha mirrors.  What are shisha mirrors you ask?   They are little mirrors that are used to embellish clothing, textiles and home accessories - most commonly found in east Indian textiles.  Go check it out!
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Tags: Embroidery, embroidery artists, free-patterns, hand-embroidery, How […]

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February 10th, 2008

fabric gift bags for birthdays?

You all know that I love making fabric gift bags for Christmas - but they’re great wrapping almost any kind of present.  Fabric gift bags are a great way of using fabric that you love, bought and aren’t quite sure how to use up…  I’m not sure if I want to wear a shirt […]

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