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This is Part 3 of my 7 Ways To Gather Fabric series! This time I’ll show you the “Cheater Method” of gathering fabric with a sewing machine.
Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! There are a ton more tutorials on the way.
This tutorial was filmed
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I had a lot of people asking for a more fitted version of my TARDIS dress, so here it is! Dr. Who fans, rejoice!
Somewhat unrelated, I got a new 50mm lens for my camera and holy crap, it is awesome. It makes me cats look extra cute…
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Any seamstress with a taste for the out-of-the-ordinary has likely been disappointed by the offerings of most pattern companies, which tend to cater to the mainstream. If you’re hankering for something a little bit on the dark side, then look no further than Be My Goth Patterns!
I had the pleasure of reviewing the Lucinda
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Here’s my video tutorial for fabric appliques / patches. Appliques are a great way to embellish or customize a project. You can add them to bags, clothes, Xmas stockings, and more. Appliqued handmade goods make great gifts because you can tailor each one for the recipient!
If you scroll down, there’s also a photo tutorial
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Most of the country is experiencing a heatwave of immensely sweaty proportions (it’s so humid here, our air conditioning is causing our windows to drip with condensation), so I decided to fight fire with fire with this red hot handmade showcase!
Punk Rock Octo-plushie by jaynedanger
Dark Faerie Red Black Nurse TuTu
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This week’s WhatTheCraft Giveaway is sponsored by Mara of Indiscretion, who has generously provided one of her gorgeous crochet and felt scarves! This one looks fit for a mermaid!
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Who or what, do you even want to know?
A creepy collection of peepers from Etsy!
Steampunk Bracelet – Orange Reptile Taxidermy Glass Eye by CatherinetteRings
Creepy Eyes Nonsense Big Hair Bow by PoisonedCreations
Cufflinks Modern Evil Eye by wmdean
Sea Worm by
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This is a quick way to give a plain tee or tank a little upgrade! The best part is, you don’t have to screw around with buttonholes because that part has been done for you already!
If you’re looking at me funny and wondering WTF a henley shirt is, it’s a shirt with a partial
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If you’re using a standard sewing machine and trying to reconstruct t-shirts or sewing on knit fabrics, you’ll want to use a zig-zag or stretch stitch. The zig-zag allows the stitch to stretch with the fabric, so it doesn’t break when you try to get your newly reconstructed t-shirt on or off.
serged edge
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OvernightPrints is offering 500 free business cards, all you have to do is pay the shipping!
This is a really good way to get hang tags for your product for free- Get the cards printed with your logo, punch a hole in it, and then attach it to your goods. Voila! High quality printed hang
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Howdy, I'm Lex! I'm a craft addict & an independent fashion designer, and I make crazy, kawaii, punk clothing. This is where I share my tricks of the trade. DIY tutorials, tips, supply sources and more!
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