A free video series for Christmas sewing and quilting projects. Make mini-quilts, mug rugs, pot-holders, table toppers, and more. Watch the videos with all of the measurements and instructions for stitching these sweet Christmas blocks together. Featured in this series is a holiday wreath quilt block, a skate, a hot chocolate mug, and a … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Faux fur, also called fake fur, is any material made of cellulose or synthetic fibers usually designed to resemble animal fur. Faux fur is typically used for creating accessories, and garments for cold weather. Warm and cozy for slippers, collars, mittens, boot cuffs, and jacket lining. Faux fur usually has a knit fabric backing and is … [ Read More at SWN! ]
“Upcycled in this video is an over-sized and unflattering cardigan sweater, tailored to the correct size and re-purposed with a thrifted appliqued t-shirt to refashion the cardigan sweater into a wearable fashionable eco-friendly handmade wardrobe essential. ” Watch the video DIY: The Sustainable Seamstress is dedicated to slow fashion. Upcycled clothing for a large … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Thank you for being part of Sew, What’s New. We’ve been online since 1997 and have been housed on a few different platforms over the years. As the internet grows, and evolves, so do our subscribers needs, wants, and devices! Since 1997 there have been amazing changes in online experiences and in an effort to … [ Read More at SWN! ]
A free tutorial from Christina of A Few Scraps creates this pretty bird applique for a skirt easily and without frustration with a technique that makes applique easier. This is a free tutorial that shows you how to use a dryer sheet when creating your applique fabric shapes. Simple. Once you see how this tutorial you will … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Annika Victoria shares her thoughts on using scraps in this episode of Style Pile! Try Craftsy Unlimited, watch everything free!
Autumn and winter coat sewing patterns: Sewing your own coat is an investment of time and supplies and choosing a pattern can be a big decision that is dependent on many things such as supplies, cost, size, and sewing skill level. In this video, seamstress Lauren Guthrie will tell you all about her own experiences while … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Yvette Niesel of Yvette Rene Creations and the folks from Fort Worth Fabric Studio bring us this free whimsical Halloween mystery quilt project measuring 37.5″ x 37.5″. A perfect lap quilt for fall. The videos in the playlist below will take you through each block for five weeks. At the time of this post, the playlist includes videos … [ Read More at SWN! ]
Bernina’s Quilting Tales video series brings us this incredible award-winning quilter, Mary Mayne who created this quilt called “Give Me The Time”. First Place Winner of the Quilter’s Guild Challenge sponsored by Bernina: https://www.thefestivalofquilts.co.uk/winning-quilts-2017/ Try Craftsy Unlimited, watch everything free!
Learn how to sew with the lovely Aneka Truman from Made to Sew in her free video series! Aneka’s free sewing for beginners video series assists those who have “never sewn a stitch” learn how to use a sewing machine. In this sewing series, you can learn how to thread the machine, wind a bobbin, how to deal with … [ Read More at SWN! ]