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

September 14th, 2007

amazing bookbinding site

I’ve loved making hand-made books for years, whether it’s decorating the cover or building one from scratch.
I just found this fantastic site with step-by-step instructions for making a handmade book using Coptic binding, a technique that’s been around for almost 2000 years!
Like I needed another project :-)
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By Chloe -- 1 comment

March 14th, 2007

machine fusion fabric part 5

This is a completely optional step… I don’t always use paint on the fusion fabric - but in this case, I like the effect.
I’m using one of my favorite fabric paints (Lumiere by Jacquard) in halo pink-gold, metallic gold & metallic olive green.  I added small lines around some of the stitching & added lines […]

By Chloe -- 1 comment

October 24th, 2006

How to Make Your Own T-Shirt

The article of the week is about making your own t-shirt. Read to the end to find the really cool idea! You can embellish t-dhirt, jeans, shirts, hats, anything you can think of. Make your wardrobe really your own!
Thanks for the great idea, Emma.
Everyone has their own unique sense of style, and […]

By Cathy -- 2 comments

October 12th, 2006

A Cool Gift to Sew

Liz Smith, in Bebestages, writes about a very cool item that wouldn’t be hard to make as a gift for a new mom or an expectant mom.
It is a snack pack for the stroller or shopping cart. […]

By Cathy -- 2 comments