Category: Tutorial

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Dancing Dots Quilt

I think we’ve all worked on a project when we just didn’t have enough fabric! You know the drill, you buy what you think is plenty of fabric, get to work and then BOOM! You’re running out of fabric and you’re not even close to being done! You could go get more fabric but you’re on a deadline! Maybe it’s just me, but that is exactly what happened for this project when I designed it many years ago! I had to use every little scrap I had to make the background big enough to do my applique patterns on top!

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Although I was sweating over it at the time, I ended up changing the original pattern to match the creation I made in a crunch! I loved the new scrappy look that it had!

This quilt is fun because of the muted background that gives movement and the Dancing Dots on the top that are appliqued down! It’s a great project because we can practice some curved piecing, straight piecing and even applique! I hope you enjoy this tutorial!

Click HERE for all the details!

You can also watch it here!

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Framed Fiber Art

Have you ever bought fabric that ends up sitting on a shelf because it’s just too perfect to use? Or maybe you bought it for a project, then switched gears and went with a different color scheme instead, leaving that fabric to collect dust and go out of print. This week’s tutorial is perfect for those precious pieces that we love but don’t have plans for! Follow along as Rob shows us how to embellish and machine quilt a piece of fabric to become Framed Fiber Art!! Enjoy!

Click HERE for all the details! 

Framed Fiber Art
Framed Fiber Art

 

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Customized Backpacks

It’s that time of year again, the kids are getting their haircuts, picking out new outfits and preparing to take on the new school year! This year I wanted my kids to go back to school with backpacks that would be easily distinguishable from other students’ bags but I wanted them to be safe! (Bags that are personalized without having personal information!)

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So I’ve teamed up with ROSS Dress for Less to help parents get their kids back to school with bags that are easy on the wallet and fun for the kids! Enjoy this week’s tutorial!

To get all the supplies and watch the tutorial click HERE!

You can also view the tutorial here:

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Drawstring Bag Toy Playmat

I often wonder why humans have such sensitive feet! You would think they would be tough, especially since they carry us from place to place! Maybe it’s just me but when I stub my toe,  my vision is instantly blurred with watery eyes and my vocabulary is a little more bold than usual. Have you ever stepped on a lego? Oh gosh, it’s game over when that happens!! Someone might as well amputate my foot because my feet are just so sensitive!! Stepping on things is definitely a common problem in a household with kids! That’s why I am so jazzed about today’s tutorial! In this video I’ll teach you how to make a Drawstring Bag Toy Playmat! It’s an easy sewing project that will help a bunch when it comes to keeping things tidy! Because I used denim to make mine, it’s going to handle the wear and tear of the kids! My mom would sometimes say, “This is why we can’t have nice things”, after I would break something while playing and just being a kid! Well have no fear because when these bags are made with the right supplies, they are going to last a lifetime!!

Click HERE to watch the tutorial and get all the supplies! Enjoy!

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Pentagon Ball

It’s that time of week again and we have a sweet tutorial for you! You’re in for a fun treat! Follow along as Rob shows you how to create an easy and fun Pentagon Ball that’s great for your kids or pets! Stick a bell inside and boom! Instant entertainment!! Use the free template in the link below and adjust it to make your Pentagon any size you want!

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Ballistic Beach Bag

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Let’s be honest here, a person can never have too many bags! My wife has so many that she has a bag to hold all her bags! It’s a little ridiculous but it’s okay because I love her. It’s also okay because I’m an enabler of the bag craze! Today’s tutorial is a great example of that!!

We live in California and go to the beach a lot! So this bag was a necessity for my families’ bag collection! We use this one for grocery shopping, days at the park and just about any time we have to carry things! (Except for sneaking snacks into the theatre… it doesn’t work too well for that!)

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This is my son using his bag while on duty as a Junior Lifeguard!

For all the details CLICK HERE!

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Make a BBQ Apron: An Easy Sewing Project with Rob Appell of Man Sewing

BBQ apronSummer is one of my favorite seasons because of the food! BBQ, s’mores, watermelon, corn on the cob, I could go on forever! I’m especially excited for the food this summer because I’ll be preparing it in style! In today’s tutorial I’ll show you how to make an apron that’s perfect for any dude or chick that’s cooking! This apron is unique because it has a grommet to slip your towel through! If you’re like me and like to stay clean while cooking then you want to make one of these!

Click here for all the details: http://land.mansewing.com/bbq-utility-apron

 

 

 

 

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DIY Cell Phone Charging Station Tutorial – Easy Sewing Tutorial with Rob Appell

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This is a tutorial for something that everyone needs or wishes they had.  It would make a great gift too, just in time for Father’s Day or you’re looking for a great functional gift for a teenager (boy or girl)!  It’s a charging station for your favorite electronic devices, whether it’s your cell phone, iPod, MP3 player or tablet.

Find all the details here: http://land.mansewing.com/cell-phone-charging-holder

Transcript Coming Soon!