Combining scraps of leather or luscious fabrics rescued from your stash with a little stitching transforms a recycled or bare-bones frame into a stylish, modern home accessory with this tutorial from Quick Stuff to Sew, Vol. 1.
Recycling is in! Before running to the store to buy new picture frames to cover with fabric, look around your home to find old ones in need of a little updating. If you’re like us, you’ll have plenty of old frames to choose from!
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Quilts on an English Farm by Kaffe Fassett
San Francisco-born artist Kaffe Fassett is a celebrated name in the quilting world. His work has been commissioned by the British monarchy, American fashion designers, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has authored numerous bestsellers, including Quilts in Italy, Quilts by the Sea, and Quilts in an English Village.
The Hendrix coat sewing pattern from Style Arc is an unlined, panelled design with long two-piece sleeves, a button or snap front, and optional top-stitching. It features binding along the neck, hem, and sleeves, along with angled patch pockets and dropped shoulders. Recommended fabrics include wool, linen, faux fur, or velvet, with fabric estimates and trim details provided for sizes 4-30.
Welcome back to the trench coat series. In this second installment, I’ll cover my favorite part of any sewing project—the seam finishes. I knew from the start of my trench…
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