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This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . This quilted pillowcase is the perfect project for anyone looking to try quilting without committing to a full-size quilt. The cathedral window design adds a unique and dimensional touch, and the best part? No curved piecing required! In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step to create a stunning pillowcase that’s as functional as it is beautiful. The cathedral window design is a classic quilting technique that creates a stunning dimensional effect. This project is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any room. What you will need: 100% cotton fabric, quilting cotton works best. Flannelette (you could use cotton here if you prefer, this is your background and backing fabric) Rotary cutter and  cutting mat 20" Pillow insert Sewing machine + basic sewing supplies Step 1: Preparing your Fabric ➡ Cut out 108 4" squares of your background fabric (flannelette) ➡   Cut out 13 4.25" squares of your main fabric ➡   Cut out...

  This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . Snack bags are perfect for work, school lunches, a small hike, or even a picnic. They make excellent gifts for any occasion and are a great way to reduce your use of plastic bags. With topstitching around the zipper, it's less likely the fabric will get in the way of use; and a more professional look is achieved. Recommended read: How to sew reusable snack bags (no zipper topstitching) What you’ll need: - Cotton fabric - Pul fabric - Zipper - Sewing machine and basic sewing supplies Recommended read: What is PUL fabric The steps: 1. Cut one square of both PUL fabric and cotton fabric 10” x 7”, cut the two squares in half. 2. Place the cotton fabric face up, place the zipper on the top face down and top with the PUL fabric right side (shiny, not smooth side) down, pin in place. Sew along this seam with a zipper foot, sew right next to the zipper. 3. Repeat on the other side of the zipper. 4. Place t...

This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . While sewing or embroidering, every time the needle punctures the fabric, a small loop is formed behind the needle. The circular groove around the bobbin case allows the hook to travel in a circular path around the bobbin.  Inside the race, the hook comes over and picks up the loop, where it then wraps the loop around the bobbin.  Recommended read: What is the race When the loop is wrapped around the bobbin and the bobbin thread and upper thread connect, a stitch is formed. The bobbin thread creates the stitches on the bottom of your material. To sew or embroider, two thread feeds are needed to create stitches- bobbin thread and upper thread. In machine embroidery, a thinner bobbin thread weight allows the back to be less dense than the embroidery design. When sewing, the same thread can be used for the top and the bobbin. Recommended read: How to wind and install the bobbin Recommended read: What are feed dogs Leave a ...

This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . Pencil cases or zipper pouches are perfect for so many different uses. They can store anything and everything! I love sewing these pencil cases and storing my crafting supplies in them. Recommended read: How to sew snack bags What you'll need: - Plastic zipper - Cotton fabric - Sewing machine - Pins - Iron + Ironing board - Rotary cutter + cutting board (or scissors) How-to: 1. Cut 4 pieces of 7" x 6" fabric, two for the lining and two for the outer. 2. Place the liner fabric right side up , the zipper right side up on top at the top of the fabric (The top stop (the two devices at the top end of the zipper to prevent the slider from coming off the zipper) should be on the right), and the outer fabric right side down on top of everything. 3. Attach the zipper foot and sew along the top, you should be sewing all three layers. 4. Place the other piece of liner fabric right side up and place ...

This article is brought to you by Lizzsews . This hand sewing stitch is perfect to fix up garments, pillows or furniture, without a trace. This stitch is known as a hidden stitch, an invisible stitch, a slip stitch, a ladder stitch, or a blind hemstitch. Recommended read:  How To Sew A Fleece Embroidered Patch Pillow Recommended read: Where to get blanks What you'll need: Hand sewing needle Thread Material with a hole How-to: Thread your hand sewing needle and tie a knot at the end of the threads. Just before where the start of the hole is, take your hand sewing needle up through the inside, and into the crease of the fold. Take your hand sewing needle across the hole to the other side and put the needle into the crease of the fold, and about a half centimetre down, take the needle out of the crease of the fold. Go across the hole again the other side and put the needle into the crease of the fold, and about a half centimetre down, take the needle out of the crease of the fold. Don...

    This article is brought to you by  Lizzsews . Here's how you can sew a beautiful patchwork heart coaster for Valentine's Day. I wanted to sew something quick and easy for Valentine's Day, I thought about sewing a Valentine's Day quilt, but I just don't have the time for that right now. This is when I came up with the idea of a coaster, but this will be a Valentine's Day variation of the coaster! What you will need: 100% cotton fabric, quilting cotton works best, red and black Rotary cutter and self-healing cutting mat (or scissors) Batting Pins Iron + ironing board Sewing machine Needle Thread Optional: quilting foot The steps: 1. Cut 4 2" and 2 1 1/2" squares of black fabric, and 4 2" and 6 1 1/2" squares of red fabric. 2. Cut the 4 of the black squares (2") and 4 of the red squares (2") diagonally. 2. Sew each black triangle with a red triangle and press the seams open with an iron. Use a 5/16" seam allowanc...