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22 Gifts You Can Sew – Easy Beginner Projects

Alanda Craft December 5, 2022 6 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

We decided to take some of our more popular sewing projects and pop them in one place so that they are easy to find. Any of these sewing projects will make great gifts, not only at Christmas but for any special occasion. We hope you have fun choosing one of these sewing projects and don't forget, we love to see what you create from our tutorials, so please share some photos of … [Read more...] about 22 Gifts You Can Sew – Easy Beginner Projects

DIY Patchwork Cushion Cover with Zipper Closure – Tutorial

Alanda Craft September 12, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

DIY Cushon Cover with Zipper

Use up fabric from your stash to make this delightful cushion cover. There is a zipper closure on the back of the cushion cover, which is super easy to do even if you have never sewn a zip before. We used left over scraps from previous projects including a piece of batik which went very nicely with the quilting cotton. What You Need 6 strips of contrasting fabric - 31/2" … [Read more...] about DIY Patchwork Cushion Cover with Zipper Closure – Tutorial

No Frills Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial

Alanda Craft August 5, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

This tote bag is definitely a no frills tote bag. Any time you find yourself in need of a quick gift or just need another tote bag you can run this one up in no time. Make the bag using a canvas type fabric or a firm furnishing fabric . The bag measures approx 12¼" x 13¼" and has a gusset measuring 3" What You Need What to Cut Watch the Video below or … [Read more...] about No Frills Tote Bag Sewing Tutorial

How I Make Ribbon or Lace Bookmarks -Tutorial

Alanda Craft May 20, 2022 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

Ribbon or Lace Bookmark Tutorial

I was recently making some bookmarks for one of my junk journals and thought you might like to see how I do this. I made a few while I had my supplies out. This way I have some on hand in my stash when I need one, unless I want to make something specific for a particular journal. These bookmarks are quick and easy to make and they can be made using scraps of ribbon or lace … [Read more...] about How I Make Ribbon or Lace Bookmarks -Tutorial

Quilted Christmas Table Runner Tutorial – Fast & Easy!

Alanda Craft November 28, 2021 4 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

As is the tradition here at Alanda Craft, we have to make a yearly Christmas table runner tutorial. So this is our contribution for 2021. If you want to see the others just click the links below. And yes, 2019 is missing - can't even think why we didn't do one that year but there you go! 2016 Christmas Table Runner Tutorial 2017 Christmas Table Runner Tutorial 2018 … [Read more...] about Quilted Christmas Table Runner Tutorial – Fast & Easy!

How to Make Fabric Baskets Using Jelly Roll Strips

Alanda Craft October 4, 2021 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

Fabric baskets are useful for all manner of things, and they are quick and easy to make.  You can use these baskets to hold bits of thread or fabric that you remove when you are sewing, or to hold items that you are using for a project. I'm sure you will think of many uses for them once you make them, plus they make nice gifts for friends and family.  So if this is something … [Read more...] about How to Make Fabric Baskets Using Jelly Roll Strips

How I Learned to Sew on a Sewing Machine (without thread or fabric)

Alanda Craft September 28, 2021 32 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

Each of us has our own unique tale on how we learnt to sew and we would love to hear your story, so why not share a comment below. Here is how I learnt to sew: My mother taught me to sew when I was very young. She also taught me to knit and crochet. Typical of a lot of women of her day she was proficient in all these crafts plus she was the most amazing cook. I would come … [Read more...] about How I Learned to Sew on a Sewing Machine (without thread or fabric)

Creative Stitched Tote Bag Using the Stupendous Stitching Method

Alanda Craft September 1, 2021 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

Make an Awesomely Stitched Tote Bag Using the Stupendous Stitching Method I love how this creative stitched tote bag turned out and I use it constantly when I shop. It's one of my favorites. Paula stitched the front using the Stupendous Stitching method by Carol Ann Waugh and she tells me that it is favorite Craftsy class ever. What is the Stupendous Stitching Method? The … [Read more...] about Creative Stitched Tote Bag Using the Stupendous Stitching Method

Moda Charm Square Scarf – Keep out the Winter Chills

Alanda Craft August 29, 2021 Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

With Winter fast approaching it's time to think about ways to keep warm when you are out and about in those cold, wintry temperatures.  And what could be better than a lovely warm  scarf snuggly wrapped around your neck..(well along with a good quality overcoat) I made this scarf using the Morris Modernized Moda Charm Square pack. and backed it with some warm fleecy … [Read more...] about Moda Charm Square Scarf – Keep out the Winter Chills

Cricut Maker Applique Cushion Cover Tutorial – Part 2: Creating the Zippered Cushion Cover

Alanda Craft June 9, 2021 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

Cricut Maker Applique Cushion Cover Tutorial

In Part 1 of this tutorial, we showed you how to cut the flower applique pieces using the Cricut Maker. In Part 2, we go on to show you how to complete the cushion cover. Watch the video below or scroll down for written instructions Part 2 - Completing the Cushion Cover Take each of the applique flower pieces (you created in Part 1) and place on a contrasting 7" x 7" … [Read more...] about Cricut Maker Applique Cushion Cover Tutorial – Part 2: Creating the Zippered Cushion Cover

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