Teaching Sewing and Alterations for Fun or Profit
Each season, my pillow covers take a beating in the hot sun, so I need to replace them, even though they are covered by our porch! Do you have the same issue? It seems like you have to buy new pillows every year, right? Or maybe yours don’t fade, but you want to be able…
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This weekend, I am headed to my niece’s baby shower. I’ve already had a gift sent to her from her registry, but I always like to sew a few items and tuck them in a basket so the mama has something to open on her special day. In keeping with the animal theme of this…
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Have you found an old quilt at an antique store, or in your attic, and you love it but it has areas where it is worn out and dirty? Are there holes in it that need mending? No need to worry. You’ve come to the right place. I’m going to teach you how to repair…
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It’s really easy to learn how to make a personalized name pillow. This DIY personalized name pillow makes a great gift that can be made any time of the year. You can make them for Christmas, birthday, Mother’s Day or any reason! You may even want one for yourself! This pillow can be made with…
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This is a cookie bag made two ways: a gnome and a simple decorated bag. The instructions in this tutorial include all you need to know to make both bags as well as the recipe for the cookies that you will package inside. I think you’re going to love what a quick Christmas gift idea…
Read MoreFinding drapes in the color, length and fabric you need is not an easy task, unless you get them custom made. But that is expensive. I found a set of drapes in the color and style I wanted, but the length was too long. Also, when I stood on the curb outside, they didn’t look good…
Read MoreUpdate: October 19, 2020 If you read my last post on How Much To Charge To Replace a Zipper, I promised I’d be back to show you how to put in a new zipper. Here’s the jacket with the broken zipper: On this jacket, the zipper teeth didn’t hold together when the jacket was zipped.…
Read MoreA question came in yesterday asking how to line the inside of a nightgown. Without having the original pattern, you might think it’s impossible. But, even if you don’t have the original paper pattern for a garment or any item (and you won’t have it if the item was purchased online or in a store),…
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I admit I don’t get a request to sew on satin covered buttons very often. It’s happened twice in the last eight years. But, you’ve seen satin covered buttons before, right? They are usually seen on wedding dresses or other bridal items. The button is covered in white satin on one side and has a softly…
Read MoreEach morning my inbox is full of great questions. I love to help you figure out your sewing dilemmas. Today, however, I thought it would be fun for you to answer a question from one of our readers! It isn’t about an alteration. It’s about technique and experience. And I figure there are probably many good answers…
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The Sewing Garden 