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Reupholstering An Armchair

Now you can finally update your home decor with a DIY furniture project. Learn how to calculate yardage and choose a suitable fabric to tackle your next project and reupholster an armchair.

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Sewing projects for the home

Along with fashion sewing, sewing for the home is another sought after skill. Once students get the hang of sewing their own clothes, many veer off onto new paths, which often includes quilting, alterations, and home decor. Being able to make your own duvet cover, curtains, or a simple throw cushion can accentuate your favourite [...]

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Sew Stylish Denim Placemats

Supplies: Denim fabric 17” x 18” (43 cm x 46 cm) Fun-coloured fabric 13” x 17” (33 cm x 43 cm) Thread matching in colour to the fun fabric Step 1: Cut one rectangle for the back out of fun fabric 13” x 17” (33 cm x 43 cm). (Note that a ½” (1 cm) [...]

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Sew some oven mitts

Supplies: Denim fabric 4 pieces, oval shape, 9” x 4 1/2” (23 cm x 11 cm) 2 pieces on the fold, 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” (6 cm x 6 cm) 2 pieces on the fold, 2 1/2” x 4” (6 cm x 10 cm) Cotton Batting 2 pieces, oval shape, 9” x 4 1/2” [...]

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Party Table Runner

Supplies: One piece of fabric: your table measurement + 15″ (38 cm) – length x 18″ (45 cm) – width 2 tassels (optional) Step 1: Finish all edges. Step 2: Fold back edges 1/4″ (0.6 cm) and edge stitch. Step 3: With right sides together, line up the edges of the short ends together and [...]

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Beach Ball Throw Pillow

Supplies Cut the shape of your desired pillow (oval, circle, square, rectangle) x 2—if you are using contrast fabrics, pick one to be the backing. Button Stuffing STEP 1 Divide the front of the pillow into 8 pieces and cut until you have a beach ball effect. STEP 2 Sew pieces together at 1/4″ (0.6 [...]