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Understanding Patterns Using Marvelous Designer

Understanding Patterns Using Marvelous Designer

Thursday, June 19, 2014
In this video I explain how a two dimensional pattern can be applied to a three dimensional body. It will help you better understand the components of a pattern and why they e Read more …
How to Make a Sleeve Board

How to Make a Sleeve Board

Wednesday, June 18, 2014
A sleeve board is a very small ironing board that allows you to iron sleeves 'in the round'. You put the sleeve over the board and you can iron one side without crushing the o Read more …
How to Make an Ottoman Cover

How to Make an Ottoman Cover

Tuesday, June 17, 2014
I'll teach you how to make an ottoman cover of your own. You can use this technique to cover virtually any square or rectangular object. It's simply a top with sides. This wou Read more …
How to Make a Sewing Machine Guide

How to Make a Sewing Machine Guide

Tuesday, June 17, 2014
There are little gadgets that you can add to your sewing machine that allow you to sew in a straight line and/or at a specific distance from the edge of the fabric. These gadg Read more …
How to Make a Tailor's Ham

How to Make a Tailor's Ham

Friday, June 6, 2014
You might find it handy to use a tailor's ham when pressing. If you're wondering what a tailor's ham is, this is a great definition from Wikipedia: A tailor's ham or dressmak Read more …
Heavy Duty Sewing - Sailrite

Heavy Duty Sewing - Sailrite

Tuesday, June 3, 2014
You may want to consider purchasing a heavy duty sewing machine, depending on what you like to sew. If you do a lot of upholstery, you'll definitely want to make the investmen Read more …
How to Make an Apron

How to Make an Apron

Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Aprons are very handy to have in a lot of situations. When you're sewing, it helps keep the clutter off your work table. In woodworking and home improvement, it keeps everythi Read more …
How to Make a Collapsible Shopping Bag

How to Make a Collapsible Shopping Bag

Monday, May 19, 2014
Do you ever find yourself without a bag when you need one? I have bags that I use when shopping at the grocery store and I almost always remember to take them with me when I g Read more …
How to Make an Egg Collection Apron

How to Make an Egg Collection Apron

Monday, May 19, 2014
Do you have chickens? Joan, a fellow YouTube viewer does. She was looking for custom pockets designed into an apron for collecting fresh chicken eggs. She asked me if I h Read more …
Faces to Transfer to Fabric or Wood

Faces to Transfer to Fabric or Wood

Thursday, May 8, 2014
Here are a bunch of fun faces and masks that you can transfer to fabric, wood or any other medium. These were all created in Illustrator and the files are PNG (image) with tra Read more …
How to Paint a Fireplace

How to Paint a Fireplace

Friday, April 25, 2014
I had an ugly fireplace and I'm not wealthy, so my options were limited. My 'how to paint a fireplace' search resulted in a lot of pictures of painted fireplaces, but they wer Read more …
DIY Kitchen Remodel

DIY Kitchen Remodel

Friday, April 25, 2014
When we moved into this house, it had the worst 70's kitchen. The stovetop and oven were original. The cabinets were all stained dark brown. It was like a cave. It was definit Read more …