Bucilla Princess Birth Record 10-Inch-by-13-Inch Counted Cross Stitch Kit, 14-Count Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased and completed this cross-stitch kit last year to make for my best friend's new little daughter and they loved it. This kit is pretty simple to complete (no really complicated stitches,) and the chart and all of the instructions are very straightforward and easy to follow. The variety of colors in the piece will allow for many combinations of colors for frames and mats that you can use (I went for a white wooden frame, and pulled out the pink and the purple in my mats). I definitely recommend this for all the other little princesses coming into the world!


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Celebrate baby and create a memorable nursery with the Bucilla baby collection. The lullaby friends birth record counted cross stitch kit comes in coordinated designs and includes 14-count white aida fabric, cotton embroidery floss, needle, and easy to follow instructions. Finished dimensions measure 10 by 13 inches.

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Japanese Kimono Pattern: Folkwear 113 Review

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(More customer reviews)I have only partially completed the kimono and have found that I have to come up with my own solution to a few of the steps so far. I am not an experienced seamstress however I had two very experienced women help me - and we all decided to wing it. I will know to start with something easier next time.

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Japanese Kimono. Sized for men and women to 6 ft. tall. The timeless simplicity of this elegant garment is still enchanting. Our unlined informal kimono (yukata) can be worn in various lengths, as a dress, coat, or robe. Pattern includes instructions for shibori dyeing, sashiko embroidery, and for making an informal obi or sash. Suggested fabrics: Light or medium-weight cotton, rayon, or silk. Yukata kimono are often blue and white, or other colorful prints.

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Sulky Iron-On Transfer Pen - in your choice of colors Review

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(More customer reviews)I absolutely love this iron-on transfer pen. I paint on fabric and in the beginning, I used transfer sheets, which are much like carbon paper. The transfer sheets are very expensive and are only good for one clear transfer. However, this pen is good for up to 4 or 5 transfers onto fabric. Each pen is inexpensive and lasts a long time. I've had a hard time finding them in fabric and craft stores, so I stocked up on them through Amazon. I highly recommend this product and know you'll be happy with it too.

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SULKY-Iron-On Transfer Pen.Here is a Transfer Pen that easily transfers designs permanently onto fabric; canvas; stabilizers; wood or just about any surface where a hot iron can be used. Perfect for all craft enthusiasts at all skill levels.This package contains one Permanent; Non-bleeding pen with Ink that glides on like a marker and can be transferred 3-5 times with one application.It is as easy as 1-2-3!Available in a variety of colors: each sold separately.Made in USA.

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8 Snap Fasteners Pliers Leatherworking Craft Fabric Review

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(More customer reviews)These pliers are low quality, they come with a bunch of cheap mini snaps that are not worth the metal they are made of. enough said!

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8 Snap Fasteners & Pliers For Clothes And Arts & Crafts. This is a new set of 8 snap closures and a pair of pliers. Great for clothes and arts & crafts. The pliers measure approximately 5 3/4" (146 mm) longWe work hard to update our descriptions and pictures of our merchandise. As part of a process of ongoing innovation by our suppliers, newer versions of the item shown may be shipped before we are able to complete an update. As a result there may be a slight variation in color and design.

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Amy Butler - The Swing Bag Pattern Review

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(More customer reviews)Amy Butler has catapulted to sewing stardom on the merits of her bag patterns, and the Swing Bag pattern is a great example of her work. Her instructions are verbose and well diagrammed, making this an excellent choice for a beginner. The materials called for in this bag are simple and readily available (no specialty interfacing, for example) which also favors the beginning sewing enthusiast, and yet the result is no ordinary dowdy tote bag. The trapezoid shape with the scooped out topline is chic, and the reversible nature of the bag makes it doubly fun.
This isn't to say it is faultless as a sewing pattern. Many people (myself included) dislike her choice for where to turn the bag - she recommends in the highly visible topline when a side seam makes much more sense. She neglects to edgestitch the topline, and while this is easily remedied (just do it!) a beginner would not know that this will give a professional look to the bag without being told.
I have made quite a few of these, and on some I have made my own modifications to this bag... adding a built-in cell phone pocket, a zipper pocket, mitering the corners, adding a key carabiner loop, etc. But even without any modifications at all, this is a versatile and sophisticated totebag that makes a great introduction to hand-bag sewing. It is a pattern well worth owning.

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Make this unique carry-all and coordinating scarf with the fabric of your choice. This sewing pattern includes: Instructions and pattern pieces to create your own Swing Bag and Scarf/Sash.

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Amy Butler Blue Sky Hat Pattern By The Each Review

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(More customer reviews)First, in order to help out the previous reviewer of this pattern and anyone else who is considering the skull cap pattern for a loved one or friend who has undergone chemotherapy: one has to take into account that this skull cap pattern is designed for persons who still have hair which takes up room inside the skull cap. If you sew this pattern without adjusting (making smaller) to adjust for a chemotherapy patients lack of hair the cap will be too large. Also this skull cap is designed with cotton fabrics which are not as forgiving as knit fabrics (no stretch). If you are an intermediate to experienced seamstress you could easily adjust the cap size as you went along by fitting it to the person while you construct it and, in fact, when I sew any hat in a woven fabric I make fittings a mandatory part of the hat construction process. There are many free alternative patterns for caps in single knit and copious free knitting and crochet patterns (search, for example, for 'cloche', a close fitting cap design from the 1930's) online if you wish to sew generic sized caps for chemotherapy patients remembering *always* that smaller is better.
This pattern is concise, the instructions are wonderful *if you know what you are doing with a sewing machine* and have sewn with commercial patterns at least two or three times previously. If you wish to use Amy Butler patterns to learn to sew I would suggest beginning with her quilts which are fun and easy and a wonderful place to start. If you, as the person reading this, has sewn previously then please know that I have constructed both hats several times for myself and others without difficulty and have absolutely loved the results, as have my friends and customers. The cost of this pattern is completely offset by my ability to create fashion accessories in the colors I wish rather than spending a fortune on hats/caps in retail stores. Also, when this sun hat gets wet I can throw it in the washer/dryer and it comes out new, always a plus. :)

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Sew Baby I Can Do It Activity Book Pattern By The Each Review

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(More customer reviews)I haven't sewn for years and was on a tight budget, but was able to make this book including the pattern for about $20 (see below). Oh yes, and lots of time, but it was a fun way to re-teach myself how to sew while making something for my 18 month old son. The instructions themselves are very straightforward and easy for someone at any level to handle.
A few words of advice:
I can see how someone could easily spend $50-100 on making this book. My advice . . . start with any scraps you have, or if you're like me and don't sew then gather any old worn clothes you want to give to charity, and cut them up for scraps. Using clothes you also have access to free zippers, buttons, and pre-hemmed pockets, etc. I have a few crafty/school teacher friends and picked up some googly eyes here and an old mini teddy bear there . . . and before you know it you can gather most of the fabric you need without spending anything. I even cut the soles off a pair of old shoes I was going to throw away anyway to use for the laces page. I cut coupons out of my Sunday paper and printed a 50% off JoAnn coupon online and was able to get duck canvas, felt, a fabric marker, interfacing, glue, and a few other things for cheap. I found out a neighbor has a machine to cut fabric shapes and it was fun getting to know her better while she taught me how to make the shapes I needed out of my felt (25 cents a sheet). It took me a month or so to passively gather supplies as I kept an eye out, but it made it so I didn't have to buy much.
Also, if you have access to a rotary cutter and self healing mat, it will make your life so much easier! You who sew know that, but this novice was blown away at how much easier it was to cut out straight pages and shapes!

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Keep little ones busy while waiting in cars doctor's offices or even at home! This well-designed cloth book has 16 pages of colorful activities including matching shapes telling time counting buttoning zippering tying laces peek-a-boo and snapping..

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