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Easy to Make No-Sew Flat Panel Drapery

Shari Hiller — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:12:53 +0000

Flat panel draperies are meant to be used with ring clips and metal rods and these no-sew versions look just as good as the store bought variety! OK, our no-sew section has several no sew window toppers available to you, so now you need to be able to make draperies for underneath if you like. ...

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Sew a Reversible Valance for Twice the Look

Shari Hiller — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 05:43:56 +0000

This reversible valance is a simple way to dress up plain purchased sheers or draperies. In fact, this valance is simple enough to whip up quickly for the holidays or for something as unique as a special treatment to display on a birthday or anniversary. Materials List: Two coordinating fabrics Matching sewing thread Trims or...

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Tie-Up Valance Can Be No-Sew

Shari Hiller — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 05:38:21 +0000

My initial plan with this simple valance was to get Matt involved, and while he sewed, I would relax! Well, after much deliberation with the sewing machine, Matt got an idea of his own…iron on adhesive tape! And he was right, this is just one of many window topper treatments you can create without the...

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Customize Store Bought Flat Panel Draperies

Shari Hiller — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 02:22:31 +0000

When it comes to window treatments, the sky is the limit. However, sometimes our time is limited! So, embellishing store bought flat panels is a great way to add a personal touch to your window treatments without starting from scratch! Read along…this is one window treatment you’ll definitely want to try. Materials List: Store bought...

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Sew an Apron with Pockets

Shari Hiller — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 14:03:26 +0000

Aprons with pockets make so much sense, but I never see anyone wearing them. What’s the problem? They are super easy to make, so you can have one that you love in a couple of hours, and you can make them to fit YOU! Here’s how. Materials List: 1 ¼ yards of your favorite washable...

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Finishing Seams Saves Them from Fraying

Shari Hiller — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:59:01 +0000

Any time you sew a home decor project like a drapery, shower curtain, bedspread, etc., you have seams. Seams are made up of a stitch line and raw edges of fabric. It’s the raw edges that need some care so your project holds up over time and washings! Also, if the project won’t be lined,...

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Cloth Napkins are Elegant and Easy

Shari Hiller — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:36:04 +0000

You might not call my “apple” cloth napkins elegant, but they certainly were easy and you can create any ambiance you like by selecting fabrics that portray the look or feeling you are going for. When you select your cloth napkin fabrics, make sure they are of an absorbent fiber like cotton. Materials for 2...

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Make a Modern Stylish Bean Bag Pouf

Shari Hiller — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:58:01 +0000

The bean bag chair of the 70’s was a comfortable relative of the new bean bag pouf, it just looks a bit slouchy and worn down compared to the new more geometric style. These are easy to make and are a fun addition to just about any room. Before you start your pouf, there are...

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This Simple Curtain Panel Can Be No-Sew

Shari Hiller — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:34:59 +0000

A simple flat panel of fabric can become any style you like with how you embellish it – it can even be a no-sew project! OK, here’s my plan, we start teaching our “better halves” the joy of sewing, and while they’re busy stitching up beautiful swags and jabots for our homes, we’re sitting in...

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You Can Create a Lovely Bistro Style Awning

Shari Hiller — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:29:37 +0000

Yes, it’s just like an awning for the exterior of your home, but when you use it on the inside, it really makes a statement! Wouldn’t it be great to travel to a quaint little bistro in the Mediterranean somewhere for a romantic lunch? Well, Matt keeps insisting that you can get that very same...

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