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10 DIY Projects to Accessorize your Life
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If this is your first time in our blog, remember to check our FREE SEWING PATTERNS page.
On that page you will find our collection of free sewing patterns for women, kids and men.
You can also visit our SEWING TUTORIALS and our SEWING REVIEWS.
We also have an ETSY STORE, where you will find unique and modern sewing pattern for women.
DIY Accessories
Accessories are great: the easiest way to vary your daily outfit, add a unique touch or update your wardrobe. They can also be very practical to keep your things organized and beautiful!
Enjoy this selection of 10 +1 of my favorite tutorials for every day accessories.
Enjoy this selection of 10 +1 of my favorite tutorials for every day accessories.
Please click on the image to be directed to the tutorial:
1. Cute and easy sleeping mask
2.Simple DIY tutorial: Watch bracelet
3. 5 minutes DIY Headband
4. Free vest pattern by Gracious Threads
5. Stretch knit headband: Free sewing pattern and tutorial
6. Iphone case DIY tutorial and pattern
7. DIY lace collar
8. Pleated clutch pattern and tutorial
9. The Paisley Roots has created this Day Planner Cover tutorial with easy to follow images
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Craftsy Class Review: Couture Finishing Techniques
Thank you for visiting On the Cutting Floor. This is Craftsy Class Review: Couture Finishing Techniques
If this is your first time in our blog, remember to check our FREE SEWING PATTERNS page.
On that page you will find our collection of free sewing patterns for women, kids and men.
You can also visit our SEWING TUTORIALS and our SEWING REVIEWS.
We also have an ETSY STORE, where you will find unique and modern sewing pattern for women.
I have decided today to make a review of the Couture Finishing Techniques. I got this class last week when I realized it was for sale half price 🙂 (isn’t it the best way to get your wish list classes? )
Even though I have been waiting for this class, I was a little scared about it: would this be for a skill level that I have not accomplished?
It must be the name: Couture Finishing Techniques.
I kept thinking that it will be too much for me. But I decided to give it a shot.
Big was my surprise when I realized the instructor, Alison Smith, is the author of two of my favorite sewing books:
After knowing that, I was more relaxed.
The reason I love, and strongly recommend her books, is because of the clarity of her explanations; I have already learned so much from them that I was now ready to enjoy my Craftsy Class.But now the question was: Will I learn anything that I have not seen on her books before?
The reason I love, and strongly recommend her books, is because of the clarity of her explanations; I have already learned so much from them that I was now ready to enjoy my Craftsy Class.But now the question was: Will I learn anything that I have not seen on her books before?
What I have learned
One of the most remarkable things about Craftsy Classes is to get you inspired.
I remember taking Sewing With Knits: 5 Wardrobe Essentials a few months ago.
At the moment I have the same feeling: What if this is too much for me? After that lesson, I felt like I was ready to try sewing with knits and rock it!
It gave me the confidence to try something new, something that I thought it was not for me:
I remember taking Sewing With Knits: 5 Wardrobe Essentials a few months ago.
At the moment I have the same feeling: What if this is too much for me? After that lesson, I felt like I was ready to try sewing with knits and rock it!
It gave me the confidence to try something new, something that I thought it was not for me:
Craftsy Class Review: Couture Finishing Techniques
The same is applicable to Couture Finishing Techniques:
The Couture Finishing Techniques are not more difficult, they just require more time
But, who wouldn’t like to have these finishes on a wardrobe?
The Couture Finishing Techniques are not more difficult, they just require more time
But, who wouldn’t like to have these finishes on a wardrobe?
What I love about this class
The instructor:As a former teacher, I really enjoy to see someone who knows how to get her point.For me, there are two types of teachers: The ones with themselves in mind and the ones with their students in mind.
Alison is the second type.
Alison Smith is a person who has taught sewing for many years. However, her skills are to the service of the viewer.
Her lessons were clear, easy to follow, and inspiring
Her simple but so practical instructions will make you to be ready to go and try these new learned techniques immediately.
There were also very inspiring; I have never thought about the scalloped hems on the way she made them or the circular buttonhole, who knew?
What will you get with this class:
7 HD Videos covering the following techniques:
Alison is the second type.
Alison Smith is a person who has taught sewing for many years. However, her skills are to the service of the viewer.
Her lessons were clear, easy to follow, and inspiring
Her simple but so practical instructions will make you to be ready to go and try these new learned techniques immediately.
There were also very inspiring; I have never thought about the scalloped hems on the way she made them or the circular buttonhole, who knew?
What will you get with this class:
7 HD Videos covering the following techniques:
- Introduction ( and amazing look of a 60’s Haute Couture Dress)
- Hand Sewn Stitches
- Finish Seams
- Buttonholes
- Concealed Zipper
- Closures
- Hems
7 Cute Easter Sewing Ideas
7 Cute Easter Sewing Ideas
Feeling inspired to sew for Easter? There are some fun and stylish tutorials available, I just love the sharing crafting community found online:) What Easter sewing will you be doing, here are some ideas:
These fabric birds are super cute, and make great decor. Tutorial at Hobbycraft.
These are great fun Easter bunny baskets, made from fabric scraps:) The tutorial is over at positivelysplendid.
And naturally I have to include a stuffed bunny – DIY Stuffed Bunny from Alicandlois.
I love this super cute Easter Chick Softie – tutorial over at So-Sew-Easy.
This cute Bunny bag is perfect for small treats, you could fill with homemade chocolates or biscuits? The tutorial with downloadable PDF pattern is at Stitchedbycrystal.
I love the simplicity and effectiveness of this geometric bunny – you could decorate t towels, cushions, the possibilities endless:) Thanks to SwoodsonSays for the tutorial.
Now I know this is not sewing but I just couldn’t resist including this crochet plant cover, thanks to InspiredWren for the tutorial. Do you have children who love crafting? check out this fab Easter pinterest board with plenty of activities for all.
FREE SEWING PATTERNS: Create your own Spring Wardrobe
Thank you for stopping by today at On the Cutting Floor. This is the: FREE SEWING PATTERNS: Create your own Spring Wardrobe
If this is your first time in our blog, remember to check our FREE SEWING PATTERNS page.
On that page you will find our collection of free sewing patterns for women, kids and men.
You can also visit our SEWING TUTORIALS and our SEWING REVIEWS.
We also have an ETSY STORE, where you will find unique and modern sewing pattern for women.
This is a compilation with the best spring summer sewing patterns to add to your own wardrobe.
The patterns are all FREE and easy to make on a weekend.
Enjoy!
FREE SEWING PATTERNS: Create your own Spring Wardrobe
Dresses
- Barbara dress pattern: Download this easy, two piece dress pattern from our site
2. DIY leather dress: Super trendy and sexy leather dress for those special occasions.
3. Color block knit dress pattern: This post contains a tutorial on how to copy your own shirt to make a dress.
4. Ruffle dress pattern: Beautiful fit and flare dress pattern:
Bottoms
- Palazzo pants free sewing pattern:
2. Easy shorts for women:
3. Casual pants pattern: download this super easy, loose fit pants with an elastic waistband and inseam pockets.
Tops
- Simple lace top free sewing pattern:
2. Loose fit, hippie style dolman sleeve free sewing pattern:
ACCESSORIES:
- Easy and trendy envelope clutch free pattern:
2. Cool and unique messenger bag:
3. Simple DIY fold over clutch with a cute fringe detail:
4. Super simple, 15 minute project headband for women. Cool scrap buster!
Thank you for reading this post. I hope you have enjoyed it and remember to check all our patterns and tutorials on the FREE SEWING PATTERNS section and the TUTORIALS section respectively.
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Happy Sewing!
TUTORIAL: Circus Finger Puppets
Hi, Alicia from Felt With Love Designs here again! I am continuing my circus toy theme today with the second set in my series of circus finger puppets (Set 1, in case you missed it.) If you are enjoying these finger puppets, don’t miss the woodland finger puppets* we designed last month. 
I started the series with a set of circus “buildings” and pick up now with the first set of characters. I will continue with a few more characters, animals, and vehicles so be sure to follow along! Supplies needed:
- The Pattern
- Felt (skin tone, white, black, pink, bright pink, blue, light blue, red, brown)
- Embroidery thread to match
- Scissors (these* are my favorite for cutting precisely)
- Freezer paper (optional – see my tutorial on using freezer paper to precisely cut your pattern)
To sew the circus ringleader:
- Cut all of the pieces from felt
- Sew the white undershirt to the front body piece
- Sew the red waistband to the bottom of the undershirt
- Sew the black jacket pieces to the corresponding sides
- Sew the red portions of the jacket to the front and the red bow tie overlapping a little, just under the face
- Sew the mustache to the face
- Sew the red band to the hat
- Sew the hat to the top of the head, at an angle
- Embroider the facial features
- Match up the embellished front with the back and stitch them together, using a blanket stitch, leaving the bottom open. I also go back and stitch just the front edge of the opening with a blanket stitch to reinforce it but that is totally optional.
To sew the circus girl:
- Cut all of the pieces from felt
- Sew the pink dress to the front body piece
- Sew the bright pink stripe to the front of the dress
- Sew the hair to the top of her head
- Embroider the facial features
- Match up the embellished front with the back and stitch them together, using a blanket stitch, leaving the bottom open. I also go back and stitch just the front edge of the opening with a blanket stitch to reinforce it but that is totally optional.
To sew the man with the dumbbell:
- Cut all of the pieces from felt
- Sew the clothing to the front body piece
- Sew the light blue stripe to the front of the suit
- Position the dumbbell between the character’s hands and sew in place
- Sew the mustache to the face
- Embroider the facial features
- Match up the embellished front with the back and stitch them together, using a blanket stitch, leaving the bottom open. I also go back and stitch just the front edge of the opening with a blanket stitch to reinforce it but that is totally optional.
I hope you enjoyed these simple finger puppets! Be sure to come back and check out the rest of the series! 
If you are interested in more finger puppets, head over to Felt With Love Designs and browse our finger puppet archive or check out the woodland creatures finger puppets* I designed for One Thimble! If you use this pattern to make your own version, I would love to see it! Come by and share on the Felt With Love Designs Facebook page or tag me (@feltwithlovedesigns) on Instagram! ~Alicia *affilate link