Inspiration
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Pillowcases for Pets in Need to Make & Give
Pillowcases for Pets: Calling all Animal Lovers! It’s National Pet Month, so we’re taking a slight departure from our Pillowcases for PEOPLE in Need charity sewing initiative to bring you Pillowcases for PETS in Need! Use an existing pillowcase or create your own using our free pattern. Stuff it with batting or shredded memory foam, and then whipstitch the cuff closed. Or simply insert a standard pillow into the pillowcase (if your pet is well behaved and won’t tear it apart!). It’s easy to add appliques to the pillowcase body or add machine embroidery to the pillowcase cuff–a cute doggie or kitty design, fire hydrant or fish adds a little…
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How to Sew Metallic Thread on It’s Sew Easy
Metallic is the new black! No need to shy away from learning how to sew metallic thread. It’s not as difficult as you may think. This metallic cork tote was made for It’s Sew Easy, a public television show on PBS and Create stations nationwide. The 1700 series begins airing today, May 16, 2019. The metallic tote above is featured on the second episode of the series, 1702. Contact your local PBS station to find out when it airs in your area, as each station has different programming schedules. Ellen March, Director of Content for Sulky takes you through some of the construction of the tote as well as tips…
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Quick Gift for Moms, Mimis & Grandmas for Kids to Make
Teach Kids to Sew with a Quick Gift for Mom! We can’t get enough quick gift ideas for Mother’s Day. Moms deserve this special day so much after all they do each and every day! Earlier this month we posted five great gift ideas, including projects and no-sew gifties, but we wanted to provide something that the kids could make themselves. Our good friend Stephanie of Swoodson Says has some wonderful project ideas that make great quick gift for moms, mimis, grandmas, aunties and best friends. Here is one to get your creative juices flowing. Hand Embroidered Quick Gift Not only does this make a great quick gift, but this…
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5 Recycled Sewing Projects to Make this Earth Day
Reuse and repurpose used items into new recycled sewing projects with these 5 ideas for Earth Day! Sweater Pincushion Take an existing sweater that has seen better days and cut out a swatch to embroider. Make a cute pincushion by adding stuffing and inserting it into a little basket or small jar. This recycled sewing project makes a great gift! Denim Pillow Cut up jeans of all sizes that are too small, stained or otherwise unwearable and use the scraps to make a cool pillow. This recycled sewing project and more are included with our Upcycling Denim on-demand course!3. Artful patches Breathe new life into torn, ripped or stained clothing…
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Mother’s Day Projects to Sew, Make & Give
Looking for Mother’s Day projects to make and give to the moms in your life? These five gift ideas are great Mother’s Day projects that you can make for any mom–even for yourself! Vintage Kitchen Towels with Embroidery Grab this kit and you’ll have all you need to create handmade tea towels embroidered with 12-wt cotton thread. The kit comes with embroidery designs you can easily transfer to the towels for a vintage look. What a great Mother’s Day project! Pillowcase for a Cure Know a mom who is a breast cancer survivor? Make her a pillow that’s comfortable and empowering for Mother’s Day. Here’s a kit that contains all…
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Sewing Pillowcases for Charity: Ryan’s Case for Smiles
The 2019 Sewing for Charity with Sulky continues with more pillowcases for people in need! This month, we’re sewing pillowcases for charity, working with Ryan’s Case for Smiles to make pillowcases for children who are hospitalized for cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. A hospital stay can be a terrifying experience for a child. Recent research indicates 20% of children who are hospitalized with cancer, and 30% of their mothers, suffer full symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). These rates are comparable to that experienced by U.S. War Veterans serving since the Vietnam War. The good news is trauma can be minimized and outcomes improved through experiences that reduce stress. About…
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C’mon Get Scrappy! 5 Uses for Fabric Scraps
Calling all Fabric Scrap Stashers! These projects are for you! As we head into Earth Day, it’s time to delve into our fabric bins and create some fun projects to use up our fabric scraps! Each project listed here uses one fat quarter (or less) of fabric. They make great gifts for teachers (school is almost out for summer!), friends (bunco party, anyone?) and yourself (don’t forget YOU). 1. Pencil Case Pattern Pencil cases don’t have to hold just pencils. I use them for makeup brushes (try lining it with Stitch ‘n Seal for easy cleanup), art supplies, Lego mini-figures (I need three just for my son’s current collection), and…
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Pieced Pillow + Embroidery-Springtime Decor
Make a Pieced Pillow with Embroidery for Spring! designed by Pamela Cox In case you missed our free project for March, here it is! This pillow is pieced in a whimsical, funky way that lends itself to modern home-decor. The fabric is by Cotton + Steel, but you can use any fabric in your stash and change the threads in the design to suit your existing home decor or bring in a little brightness for springtime. Follow the link for all the how-tos and full pattern instructions. The designs are from the Cotton + Steel Scout collection, including Medium Lovebird design #80141-04 and Happy Daisy design #80141-11. With this pillow pattern, you’ll…
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Visible Mending Webinar
Visible Mending Free Webinar with Jenny Wilding Cardon Welcome to the world of visible mending – where holes, rips, tears, and even stains provide opportunities for one-of-a-kind creativity. In this free, 1-hour webinar, Jenny Wilding Cardon will demonstrate step-by-step how to mend and repair damaged or worn clothing. April 9, 2019 2:00 pm EDT Can’t make it? You can still sign up and watch it on-demand following the initial broadcast! What you’ll learn: The concept of Visible Mending Two easy hand-sewing techniques to mend clothing, linens, and other fabric items Boro stitching, a traditional Japanese mending technique A fun technique for turning unsightly holes into cool conversation…
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Jenny Wilding Cardon + Visible Mending: Featured Artist
Featured Artist: Jenny Wilding Cardon We’re highlighting Jenny Wilding Cardon so you can learn about how she started her quest of Visible Mending to breathe new life into worn, outdated, antique and thrifted items. All you need is a needle and thread to re-create some of her looks and mend garments, decor and accessories in an artful way. Jenny Wilding Cardon has been maneuvering the two worlds of sewing and thrifting since high school. Back then, she would design eccentric, rebellious items of clothing, and then make her friends wear them to school. After graduating from college in Utah with a degree in Women’s Studies, she spent three years with…
