• Drawstring Jewelry Pouch

    Drawstring Jewelry Pouch Gift to Sew

    DRAWSTRING JEWELRY POUCH GIFT This Drawstring Jewelry Pouch project is perfect for storing earrings, bracelets, necklaces and more when you’re on the go or simply want to keep your accessories tidy in a pretty pouch. Keep the Jewelry Pouch in your sport or gym bag; take it when traveling; gift it to a special friend for the holidays or any time of year. With interior pockets and a structured base, the pouch stands on its own when cinched, yet also opens flat when in use. The following instructions go with the Sulky Drawstring Jewelry Pouch Pattern. The PDF pattern itself contains the templates you need to create the pouch. Purchase…

  • freestanding lace basics

    Freestanding Lace Basics & How-Tos

    Freestanding Lace What is it? How do I make it? Freestanding lace is made from a machine embroidered design, usually comprised of lace fill stitches and satin stitch outlines that hold the lace together and finish the edges so the finished piece can stand alone. Read on to learn the basics of these designs and how to stitch them with professional results. Note: This post contains affiliate links, which if used to make a purchase may earn us a commission. What is Freestanding Lace Freestanding lace designs are often referred to as “FSL.” These types of designs are always stitched onto water-soluble stabilizer so it’s entirely washed away after the…

  • Christmas Gifts to Make

    Christmas Gift Making – Get a Head Start

    Christmas Gift Making get a head start on handmade holiday creations Christmas gift lists may not be on your radar yet. But, we’re more than halfway to Christmas, so it’s time to think about Christmas gift making and figure out how to fit it into our schedule. Here are our top picks for Christmas gifts you can start now and finish before the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve. NEW BABY GIFT By starting on handmade gifts now, you’ll have time to create personalized stockings for a new baby joining the family this year. Our Velvet Stocking is personalized with a hand embroidered alphabet design. CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR KIDS Our…

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  • Handmade Gift Ideas from “Trash to Couture”

    Hi there, Laura here from Trash to Couture! Need some inspiration and ideas for your handmade gifting this year?  No worries, Sulky and I have got you covered. Not only are handmade gifts a sentimental gesture, they’re also fun to create.  Below we have 4 DIY gift ideas you can make for just about everyone in your life. Get the details below : DIY Ornament: Hoop using Sulky’s Fabri Solvy – I usually do 2 layers. Use a free standing ornament design. I used a star from my Brother SE machine. Use Sulky’s Metallic Thread and metallic needles. Embroider away! Place in water and let the magic happen as the stabilizer…