Sewing for Kids
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Rag Quilt that Glows in the Dark
Rag Quilt Tutorial for Beginner Quilters A Rag Quilt is named as such due to its ragged, or frayed, edges visible on the quilt top. Each block is assembled with the top, middle and backing fabrics quilted prior to construction. Then, the pieces are sewn with wrong sides together so the seam allowances are exposed and showing from the front. This creates a vintage-style look with extra comfy and plush textures. This featured Rag Quilt is quilted with Sulky Glowy Thread, so it glows in the dark once charged by a light source. This is a fun addition for a kid’s quilt or outdoor camping throw. For National Quilting Day,…
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Denim Embroidery Digs – Tips, Tricks & Takeaways
Denim Embroidery Tips for Machine Embroidery on Denim Garments Denim embroidery is striking, colorful and just plain fun. Denim is a great canvas for embroidery designs because it’s a stable, heavyweight fabric that can take a lot of stitches without puckering, buckling or show-through. Here’s how to prepare your denim, jeans, jean jackets and more for machine embroidery. DESIGN CHOICE There are loads of great choices for denim embroidery. Choose designs with lots of fill stitches, dense stitching and even appliqué embroidery designs. Steer clear of line-art style designs, unless they’re digitized for heavyweight threads. These designs are easily lost in the heavyweight fabric fibers and you’ll want the embroidery…
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Easter Bunny Machine Embroidery Collection
Easter Bunny Machine Embroidery Collection – new at Sulky! Our new Easter Bunny machine embroidery collection is called “Bunny Hop,” and it’s perfect for Easter, spring and sweet embellishments in your must-make queue this time of year. The Bunny Hop machine embroidery design collection includes six appliqué embroidery designs and two bonus designs for different options. Each featured appliqué is done in Sulky Felty™ and/or faux fur for texture and dimension. All of the appliqué is done in the hoop for ultimate accuracy and ease. Be sure to use Sulky Solvy® as a topper over the faux fur to ensure the beautiful threads sit proudly atop the fabric surface. Grab…
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Reverse Applique Tee with Lotus Template
Reverse Appliqué Tee Breathe new life into a loved T-shirt (or two)! This boho T-shirt featuring a large-scale lotus flower appliqué. Using Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy™ to stabilize the shirts makes the process super simple. GET THE PATTERN> SUPPLIES (2) coordinating color T-shirts (same style and brand is preferred) Appliqué Lotus Design (part of the free pattern available HERE>) Coordinating or contrasting Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread Organ Size 70/10 Jersey Needles Sulky Sticky Fabri-Solvy™ Stabilizer Clover Wonder Clips Removable fabric chalk T-SHIRT NOTES This project consists of two layered T-shirts. It works best to use the same brand, style and size of T-shirt so they nest into each other for…
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Love Appliqué Bunting
Love Appliqué Bunting Valentine’s Day Décor to Sew by Hand or Machine designed by Chelsea Briner, Sew Simple Home Create a festive flag bunting featuring appliqué letters that spell out a special “love” note. Hand this up for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary celebration or birthday party. The following instructions are to sew the project by hand. Alternatively, do the appliqué and topstitching by machine for a quicker version. Use Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread for the machine version and a size 70/10 Universal Needle for stitching. Love Appliqué Bunting Supplies Love Bunting Templates 3 to 5 cotton fabrics (or try Sulky Felty™ for a different, no-fray look) 35” length…
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Knit Pajamas for Christmas Eve (& Beyond!)
Knit Pajamas for Christmas Eve & Beyond Gifting new knit pajamas on Christmas Eve is a family tradition of mine. I guess the pajamas haven’t always been made of knit fabric…but those certainly are the preferred fabrics in my family. This year, I started with the Sulky Kids’ Pajama Pant pattern (bonus – it’s FREE! And it comes in multiple sizes from toddler to size 16Y!) and experimented with swapping knit fabric for the woven the pattern directed. The result? Read on to find out! KNIT PAJAMAS SUPPLIES Sulky Kids’ Pajama Pant Pattern Good quality knit fabric with 2-way stretch (amount is determined by pattern size) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton…
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Heart Bookmark with Conver”sew”tion Heart Embroidery
Heart Bookmark with Sulky Conver”sew”tion Heart Embroidery These heart bookmark corners make great Valentine’s Day gifts. Personalize them with the Sulky Conver”sew”tion Heart machine embroidery designs, in either the “modern” or “traditional” style. The full embroidery collection includes 20 designs (10 of each style), or purchase only the modern or traditional style. The Machine Embroidery Palette includes all 20 designs and 10 spools of Sulky Rayon Thread needed to stitch out the collection. This makes a great kid’s craft to keep little ones busy during winter break from school, too! Have them choose the embroidery design and teach them to construct the final step with blanket stitches done by hand.…
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Santa and Elves Ornaments with Felty & Filaine
Santa and Elves Ornaments Jingle Ornaments Skill Level: Beginner Approximately 4” high Designed by Heidi Pridemore Santa and elves make great ornaments when paired with Felty and Filaine! Get crafty for the holidays and whip up a few fun ornaments using these templates and jingle bells for a bit of whimsy. SANTA ORNAMENTS REQUIREMENTS Sulky Felty™: (1) of each, Dark Red, Cherry Red, Forest Green, Light Green & White (2) spools of Filaine™ Thread: 864-1000 & 864-3401 (3) ½” Jingle Bells (3) pieces of string or twine, 28” long (3) ½” Pink Pom-Poms (3) ½” White Pom-Poms Craft Glue or Glue Gun & glue sticks Small Scissors Marking Pen SANTA…
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Holiday Cheer Hand Embroidery Kit
Holiday Cheer Hand Embroidery a new kit with designs by Yulia Anderson Our Holiday Cheer hand Embroidery Kit will help you ring in the holiday season. The kit includes 10 exclusive designs from Yulia Anderson of Matryoshka Doll Shop. HOLIDAY CHEER HAND EMBROIDERY KIT DETAILS The Holiday Cheer digital designs come with purchase of the kit, delivered as a PDF pattern that’s formatted in different sizes for you to print directly onto Sulky Stick ‘n Stitch™. Also, included are stitching guides and charts to guide your way to stitching success. Get right to creating after opening your box, full of 10 Sulky Petites Thread spools, a sheet of Sulky Felty™…
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Stockings for Everyone – Pretty & Personalized
Stitch Christmas Stockings for Everyone Stockings for everyone! It’s Christmas in July, and we’re bringing you stockings for everyone, including pets! Here is some inspiration to start planning your stocking creations, with plenty of time to finish before the holiday season begins. Start with the stocking pictured above, made entirely in the hoop of your embroidery machine! VELVET STOCKINGS Velvet is a great substrate for stockings. When purchasing velvet fabric, make sure it’s pretty stable, or plan to interface it so the stocking holds its shape. Add a cuff to the stocking and personalize it with a name, initials or monogram, or a fun motif that speaks to the recipient’s…
