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Welcome back to Technique Tuesday! This week, we're getting crafty with a fun and functional project: a woven wristlet keychain. These little accessories are not only stylish but also incredibly useful for keeping your keys organized and easily accessible. I love adding handmade touches to my everyday items, and this woven keychain is a perfect example. I'm excited to share this tutorial from Spruce & Linen, along with a free downloadable pattern to make your own! Why a Woven Wristlet Keychain? Wristlet keychains are a fantastic way to personalize your keys and add a touch of handmade charm to your everyday carry. They also make thoughtful gifts for friends and family. Plus, this weaving technique is a great way to use up scrap yarn or ribbon! What You'll Learn (from the video) This video provides a clear and concise demonstration of how to weave a beautiful and durable wristlet keychain. Spruce & Linen does a fantastic job of breaking down the process into e...

Welcome to Technique Tuesday! Today, we're diving into a treasure trove of sewing tips and tricks that will take your projects to the next level. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned seamstress, these tips can help you improve your skills, efficiency, and overall sewing experience. Video Tutorial Key Tips to Expect: Accurate Elastic Stitching (Joining Elastic Ends):  Demonstrates a neat trick for joining elastic ends seamlessly. Perfect Mitered Corners: Mitered corners can be tricky, but this method looks surprisingly straightforward. Combining & Finishing Elastic Ends With Fabric: This hack shows how to neatly encase elastic ends within a fabric casing, creating a clean and professional finish. Perfect Jeans Hem: Uses two pieces of cardboard to level the foot and make it easier to go over thick fabric - for instance to create an even hem on jeans, making it easier to sew through the thick layers of denim. The video demonstrates using a piece of 4x7 mm cardboard wit...

Welcome back to Technique Tuesday! This week, we're tackling a sewing essential: bias binding. While it can sometimes feel tedious, this clever hack for creating continuous bias binding, shared by SewCanShe , will revolutionize your projects. As someone who uses bias binding frequently in my fabric art, especially for finishing edges on wall hangings and adding a pop of color to fabric creations, I'm thrilled to share this time-saving technique. Why Bias Binding? Bias binding is essential for finishing raw edges, especially on curved or shaped projects. It adds a clean, polished look and can also be used to create decorative accents. In my fabric art, I use bias binding to frame my pieces, add contrasting borders, and create interesting design elements. Tutorial Video This video demonstrates a brilliant method for creating continuous bias binding from a single piece of fabric. No more piecing together short strips! This technique is not only faster but also results in a smo...

Welcome back to Technique Tuesday! Last week, we explored the basics of machine needle felting. This week, we're diving deeper into advanced techniques and project ideas, focusing on the incredible versatility of materials you can use. Machine needle felting is a core technique in my fabric art, and I'm always experimenting with different materials to achieve unique textures and effects. Tutorial Video In Part 1 , we learned about the basic principles of needle felting, the essential tools and materials, and some fundamental techniques like layering and creating texture. I recommend reading the blog post and watching the video if you are unfamiliar with this technique. This second video showcases advanced machine needle felting techniques, but what truly excites me about this craft is the freedom to use almost any material that can felt into a base fabric. Think beyond traditional wool – scraps of fabric, yarn, leftover threads from sewing projects, even bits of lace or rib...