Sewing Projects for Beginners http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com Teaching Beginners How to Sew, One Project at a Time Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:38:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Curtains Too Short? Here’s an easy sewing solution! http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/sewing-basics/curtains-too-short-heres-an-easy-sewing-solution/ http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/sewing-basics/curtains-too-short-heres-an-easy-sewing-solution/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:21:42 +0000 Grammy http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/?p=42 Today, while browsing my Facebook wall, noticed someone posted about an easy sewing solution!  I had to check that out and what a clever way to remedy the issue of purchased curtains being a wee bit too short.  Love this idea!

Have you ever bought curtains (usually at a great price on the sale rack) only to discover they weren’t long enough?  (raising my hand)  This is the perfect solution to fix that, which makes this idea at least partially homemade.  :)

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Finding in-person sewing classes can be difficult, and hard to work into your busy schedule.

However, there is hope! You can now learn to sew with an online sewing course.  Work at your own pace.

My suggestion is…

Sewing Project Tips – Volume I:
Learn Common Sense ”It Doesn’t Look Homemade” Sewing Techniques

The sewing course includes more than 130 pages and over 60 sewing projects, tips and techniques  to help you achieve sewing success.

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]]> http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/sewing-basics/sewing-course/feed/ 0 How to Make a Monster Plushie http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/crafts/how-to-make-a-monster-plushie/ http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/crafts/how-to-make-a-monster-plushie/#comments Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:28:01 +0000 Grammy http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/?p=34 Just in time for Halloween, or to get a jump start on making Christmas gifts!  Here’s a easy and short tutorial on how to make your very own ‘Monster Plushie’.

]]> http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/crafts/how-to-make-a-monster-plushie/feed/ 0 How to Crochet – Part 2 http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/crafts/crochet/how-to-crochet-part-2/ http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/crafts/crochet/how-to-crochet-part-2/#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:12:25 +0000 Grammy http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/?p=23 This is the second part of the beginning how to crochet video series. View Part 1 here.

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]]> http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/crafts/crochet/how-to-crochet-part-1/feed/ 1 How to Make a Fleece Knot Quilt http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/quilting/knot-quilts/how-to-make-a-fleece-knot-quilt/ http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/quilting/knot-quilts/how-to-make-a-fleece-knot-quilt/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:55:33 +0000 Grammy http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/?p=16 Similar to the other knot quilt video I posted, that used a kit, this blanket is done the same way, only give instructions on how to cut the strips.  Super easy.

]]> http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/quilting/knot-quilts/how-to-make-a-fleece-knot-quilt/feed/ 0 Crochet for Kids http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/crafts/crochet/crochet-for-kids/ http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/crafts/crochet/crochet-for-kids/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2011 07:24:58 +0000 Grammy http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/?p=29 One of the joys of sewing, or any craft, is sharing the love of your hobby with your children.  Recently my family went on on an outing for Alpaca Farm Day to visit a local farm and learn all about Alpacas.

Since Alpaca are used for their fleece, which is then spun into yarn – you guessed it; I bought someAlpaca yarn to do some crocheting.

My daughters (9 & 11) were intrigued and wanted to learn to crochet too.  As with any new skill, it takes practice and patience to learn (and to teach them! ;)    They did pretty well overall and ended up making some crochet headbands. ;)

So I was thrilled to find this Crochet for Kids kit.  It’s so cute and kid-friendly.  I think this would kit would encourage them to continue learning to crochet.

Here’s the easy to read PDF instructions to make the Granny Squares in this kit.

I’m thinking this would be perfect for Christmas!!

]]> http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/crafts/crochet/crochet-for-kids/feed/ 0 How to Make a Knot Quilt http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/quilting/knot-quilts/how-to-make-a-knot-quilt/ http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/quilting/knot-quilts/how-to-make-a-knot-quilt/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 12:00:40 +0000 Grammy http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/?p=13 Love this concept – very much a rag quilt look when finished, only it’s done entirely by cutting strips along the edge of the fabric squares, then attaching the squares together by tying two strips together.

In this video, a  knot quilt kit was used – which would certainly cut down the time to make this type of quilt, but you could easily buy your own fabric, cut the strips yourself and them tie them.  Either way – very cute!

]]> http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/quilting/knot-quilts/how-to-make-a-knot-quilt/feed/ 3 How to Make a Rag Quilt http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/quilting/rag-quilts/how-to-make-a-rag-quilt/ http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/quilting/rag-quilts/how-to-make-a-rag-quilt/#comments Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:24:45 +0000 Grammy http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/?p=10 I love rag quilts! So easy.

Do you make rag quilts – please share!

]]> http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/quilting/rag-quilts/how-to-make-a-rag-quilt/feed/ 0 How to Make Gathers http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/sewing-basics/gathering/how-to-make-gathers/ http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/sewing-basics/gathering/how-to-make-gathers/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:55:48 +0000 Grammy http://sewingprojectsforbeginners.com/?p=18 Gathers are common in garment making. This video shows the most common way to make gathers – with two rows of long stitches.

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