Sometimes leotards and swimsuits are so thin that you wish they had a lining. So, here is how you can hand-sew a layer of lining into garments made of stretchy fabric, such as spandex (also known as elastane or Lycra). (Note: Please click on the photos to enlarge them for a close-up view of […]
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Cutting out detailed designs from felt is not easy. But with a few simple tricks, this daunting task becomes quite doable. I made the Grease-inspired Pink Ladies applique shown above by cutting out the black letters from felt. These instructions describe the process I used, and the same tricks can be used to cut out […]
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Writing and drawing on felt might seem a bit tricky because of its fuzzy surface. But, it is actually not hard at all when you use permanent markers or fabric markers! I used the former (Sharpies) for this post, but I’ve read that fabric markers also work well, and they seem to be better […]
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