Monthly Archives: May 2011

Make a doll skirt with old jeans!

Have a pair of jeans with a lot of wear and some tear in them? Well, usually jeans can be salvaged from the knee down. This is a great way to make skirts for your dolls. The hem is already … Continue reading

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6 Reasons I Heart Sewing Doll Clothes

I can sew most doll clothes with a fat quarter size fabric sample. (Fat Quarter = 18″ by 22″ piece of fabric.) I can learn new sewing skills without worrying about wasting much fabric if I totally mess up my … Continue reading

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How to Sew with Elastic Thread

This video shows how to sew with elastic thread. It explains how to wind your bobbin properly, how to set it into the sewing machine, and how to start and stop sewing while keeping your bobbin thread ready for your … Continue reading

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Patch Jeans – Sewing “How To”

This is an easy “how to patch your jeans” tutorial that anyone can learn to do. First, lets talk about two ways to patch a pair of jeans. 1) You can iron on a patch where your jeans are ripped … Continue reading

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