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Learn to Sew· sewing

Sewing Knits Without a Serger

If you have ever been intimidated with sewing knit fabric, today's post is for you! I think people fear knits because the fabric can sometimes stretch and roll as you are sewing and it can seem very daunting. But once you know a few tips and tricks, Sewing Knits Without a Serger can become second nature.  So, let's just jump right into it.... Tip #1--Use the right kind of needle. When working with fabrics like knit, the first thing to remember is that the fabric is actually knit (think ... View the Post

Halloween· Home Decorating· Patterns· Seasonal· Tutorials

Halloween Candy Corn Pillow (A How To)

Today we have a quick "How To" for making a Halloween Candy Corn Pillow. For this project we used: *Home Dec weight fabric in black *Yellow, White, and Orange felt *Matching Thread *A 16″ x 16″ pillow form (these can be purchased online HERE, at your local craft store, or even at Wal-Mart)   INSTRUCTIONS: To make these pillows you can use the printable instructions found in HERE. It will give you step by step all the measurements and cutting instructions.  Just ... View the Post

Accessories· Tutorials· Uncategorized

Pom Pom Embellished Beach Towel

It might be the end of the summer but I just found a tutorial that we made last summer for the Ribbon Retreat but then never shared back here on our own blog!  It is simple but oh so cute way to embellish your beach towels. Here it is: ***** Hello!  I am LiZ (one of the two Elizabeth's) from over at Simple Simon and Company and today we are happy to be here at The Ribbon Retreat sharing the easiest tutorial ever for summer! Pom pom embellished Beach Towels!!!! Right now we ... View the Post

Crafts for Kids· Girls· Projects· Sew for Girls· Tutorials

DIY Emoji Shirts

Today we have DIY Emoji shirts to share with you...although I have to admit I can't take the credit for them...they are the brain child of my 9 year old who is IN LOVE with emojis. She has emoji sheets and emoji pillowcases and stuffed emojis and emoji waterbottles and...you get the point.  So when she realized that tomorrow was World Emoji Day she freaked out...and the idea for these shirts was born. ... View the Post