When it comes to sewing bins, boxes, or bowls, one crucial factor that significantly contributes to the success of a project is THE INTERFACING! It's not just about using good quality interfacing; it's about using the proper one. The advantage of these small projects is that you can even use interfacing scraps - I'll show how. BATTING or FLEECE For my first box, which I stitched probably 15 … [Read more...]
A few tricks
This post is all about pretty accents, created with bias tape! You can make your own bias tape, from the fabric you like and in any size you need, see the tutorials below: How to make continuous bias binding for quilts Continuous bias binding – cheat sheets, formulas and more A special binding ... but sometimes it is faster and easier to work with store-bought bias tape. You might … [Read more...]
How to insert eyelets in fabric projects
One of my latest patterns was a wonderful opportunity to sew lots of different pieces. Isn't it great when a simple technique allows you to sew such variety of projects: pouches, boxes and baskets, gift bags, tote bags, shopping bags? I made 26 pouches, baskets and boxes for this pattern and the pieces below are my favorite ones. With just a little additional effort, some … [Read more...]
30-Minute Fabric Bowls Pattern
If you have some fabric scraps that you cherish and don't know what to use them for, here is an idea. These little bowls measure about 7'' and I needed 10'' fabric and interfacing pieces. They are great for storing work-in-progress projects or for creating beautiful decor, for Easter, as example. The best thing about them: you can sew 2 or 3 in one hour! You need a template, … [Read more...]
New Fabric Box Tutorial
I know many of you love fabric boxes! Here is a new box- it's so quick and easy to sew it and it's perfect for showcasing a wonderful little piece of fabric. Here are my little boxes: the pretty fabric scrap measures 6''x6''. The base of the box measures 4''x6'' and the front side is 2'' tall. I sewed these boxes exactly the same way I sewed these flower boxes (please review that … [Read more...]
Flower Box Tutorial
This post is the second in the series "5 Quick Gifts to sew for Christmas". See all the posts here. With so many beautiful fabrics and heavyweight interfacing available, sewing pretty (and sturdy, long-lasting) boxes is so easy. The technique is very easy and once you learn it, it's easy to design your own boxes, in the desired shape and size. Here is what you need for a square flower … [Read more...]
Heart Box Tutorial
You probably already noticed my addiction for boxes! This time, I made one in an unusual shape - a heart box. Follow this heart box tutorial and sew your own box. I made 3! This is the first one, I used the template below. It measures about 10'' x 11''. For the next two I printed the template at 90% and 80%. You need: - heavyweight interfacing - double side fusible interfacing is the … [Read more...]
Hexagon Bowl Tutorial
It seems everybody loves stitching hexagons, so here is a hexagon bowl tutorial. You need some fabric scraps and interfacing scraps. The best interfacing is the one fusible on both sides. You can use interfacing fusible on one side or even batting. In this case, stitch/quilt the pieces to keep the layers together. It is easier to prepare a large fabric/interfacing piece, then to cut out … [Read more...]
Fabric boxes
Do you use interfacing? For making bags, pouches, bowls? Maybe garments? If your answer is positive, I am sure you have many leftovers, small scraps you don’t want to throw to the trash. I consider interfacing (especially the heavyweight one) as valuable as the fabrics I use in my projects. I am happy I found a way to use every bit of it ! These boxes use 5 squares of interfacing. I made … [Read more...]
Tutorial – Quilted bowl
Here is a tutorial for a quilted hexagonal bowl. And reversible! PIN this for later The bowl measures 13 inches from a point to the opposite point. I made it using my shadow trapunto technique. I used these templates: Download the templates here (this is a "pdf" file; you will need Adobe Reader to open it). After you print and cut the templates, check out that the … [Read more...]