Just dye it! Melissa shows you the moves to make plain fabric into a showpiece. Next, meet a totally cool gal named Julie Thompson, whose collages and accessories feature vintage sewing pattern illustrations. And finally, find out which scissors every self-respecting sewer should keep in her sewing kit.
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Dye any piece of natural-fiber fabric with these super-simple steps. Keep a copy of this in your DIYStyle Notebook, ‘kay?
Just dye it! Melissa shows you the moves to make plain fabric into a showpiece. Next, meet a totally cool gal named Julie Thompson, whose collages and accessories feature vintage sewing pattern illustrations. And finally, find out which scissors every self-respecting sewer should keep in her sewing kit.
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Allyce shows how to take a pair of guys’ boxers and turn them into a gift any poker fan would stake his winnings for using reverse applique. Felting is a super hot embellishment trend, and Sarah introduces you to this easy craft with some great new tools. Get the inside scoop on how SKIF has made knitwear an international business in our chat with Lindsay Rosenthal.
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Quick! Print out the instructions for reverse applique to keep in your DIYStyle Notebook. You can decorate boxers as we’ve done, or embellish anything you want. Pull it out when inspiration strikes and stitch away.
Allyce shows how to take a pair of guys’ boxers and turn them into a gift any poker fan would stake his winnings for using reverse applique. Felting is a super hot embellishment trend, and Sarah introduces you to this easy craft with some great new tools. Get the inside scoop on how SKIF has made knitwear an international business in our chat with Lindsay Rosenthal.
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Once you know the difference between knit & woven fabrics, you can make the easiest project on the planet: a lightweight, trendy tube scarf. Melissa shows you how to wear it and how to make it. Get a tour of SKIF, a sweater design studio and manufacturing house with clients all over the world. Check out how a knitting machine makes these pieces one-of-a-kind originals.
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Once you know the difference between knit & woven fabrics, you can make the easiest project on the planet: a lightweight, trendy tube scarf. Melissa shows you how to wear it and how to make it. Get a tour of SKIF, a sweater design studio and manufacturing house with clients all over the world. Check out how a knitting machine makes these pieces one-of-a-kind originals.
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Make a lightweight, versatile tube scarf in a matter of minutes. Print out the pdf instructions and get to that sewing machine!
With her fresh, funky “midwest modern” aesthetic, Amy Butler has got the skills to pay the bills. Amy kicks off Season #2 of DIYStyle with a personal peek at her spring textile, pattern, and accessories designs. Host Allyce King steps up to the sewing machine to make a quick, stylish bed for pets to coordinate with any decor. Then get some notion know-how! Our list of the supplies every creative chick should have in her sewing kit.
With her fresh, funky “midwest modern” aesthetic, Amy Butler has got the skills to pay the bills. Amy kicks off Season #2 of DIYStyle with a personal peek at her spring textile, pattern, and accessories designs. Host Allyce King steps up to the sewing machine to make a quick, stylish bed for pets to coordinate with any decor. Then get some notion know-how! Our list of the supplies every creative chick should have in her sewing kit.
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Instructions for making our Quick-Stitch Dog Bed. Print out this PDF and save in your DIYStyle Notebook for the moment inspiration strikes!
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