Tag Archives: Tutorial

May.
5th How To Make A Piped Pocket

By Amy Mayen Lets get started on your piped pocket! First, cut your pocket. (Mine has a pleat and a rounded bottom. So cute!) Press your seam allowances under, and trim the corners as shown below. This eliminates bulk & … Continue reading →

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Feb.
14th Cool Button Sewing Techniques

By Amy Mayen My blog is my sewing place. I don’t have friends that sew, and sometimes I want to show off a project, ask a question, opinion, or share whatever random thought passing through my head. You guys are … Continue reading →

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Jan.
30th Sweetheart Belted Top Tutorial

I’ve been saying I wanted to join the Project Run & Play Sew Along for a while now. I’m finally following through this time! The Week 4 theme is “Valentine Inspired Looks”. The lace is what’s left of a table … Continue reading →

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Dec.
20th Quick Zippered Bags

Last night I realized (remembered) I needed 9 gifts for a Christmas brunch…today! Uh-oh! So I whipped these up with my favorite zippered bag tutorial from Skip To My Lou. They are fast, easy, and cute! I added buttons and … Continue reading →

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Dec.
8th How To Transfer Doll Clothing Patterns

My favorite way to bust my fabric stash is making doll clothes. Barbie clothes help get rid of even itty bitty pieces! But tiny paper pattern pieces get torn up quickly, especially if you use them often like I do. … Continue reading →

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