Ariga Mahmoudlou and Robert Kaufman offer this FREE Sundown quilt pattern using Kona Cotton. Check out the link below for details.
https://www.robertkaufman.com/quilting/quilts_patterns/sundown/
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Sundown Pattern
Just because you can make something, doesn’t mean you should. If you insist, Gratz Sewing can help.
Does your ironing board inspire...a nap? Why have a boring ironing board cover when you can raid your stash and make a cover for it that will demand attention? Meredith from Olivia Jane Handcrafted has a FREE pattern on the Janome site that can help you transform your old, tired ironing board cover into something dazzling.
https://www.janome.com/inspire/projects/accessories/super-simple-ironing-board-cover/
The Design Sponge site has FREE instructions on how to make your own patchwork shower curtain. This is the cure for the boring bathroom!
https://www.designsponge.com/2010/04/sewing-101-how-to-make-a-shower-curtain.html
Make this waterproof dog coat for your mutt. A nylon layer keeps the dog dry, the faux sheepskin keeps Fido warm. Check out FREE tutorial from Clara and her dog, Aria at Online Fabric Store.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3etN0R2viLo
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DIY Waterproof Dog Coat
The Michele Made Me blog has step by step instructions on how to upcycle your old jeans into a durable piece of furniture. Check out the link for the Drop Dead Denim One Tough Pouf details.
http://www.michelemademe.com/2011/09/drop-dead-denim-one-tough-pouf.html
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Drop-Dead Denim: One Tough Pouf - Michele Made Me
Check out this FREE pattern and tutorial from Connie at Free Motion By the River! Make this Autumn Table Runner just in time for Thanksgiving. This is a great weekend project and is beginner-friendly. Depending on what you have in your stash, it might also be a scrap-tastic project too.
https://conniekresin.com/autumn-table-runner-tutorial/
Whether you're an avid camper or boater, or just want something to keep important items dry, check out these FREE instructions on how to make your own dry bags! This is an easy, beginner-friendly weekend project.
https://www.instructables.com/Dry-Bag/
https://whopperduffel.com/making-your-own-dry-bag/
A big hello and welcome to our new members! We heard that some of you are just beginning to learn to sew. Below are some links that contain tips and techniques for newbies. Look back through the newsfeed on this page for FREE patterns and projects that are posted on almost a daily basis.
Also keep in mind that Gratz Sewing sells many styles of seam rippers for the beginner and professional alike.
https://hobbycouture.com/en/a/tips-tricks-for-sewing-machine-beginners
https://www.threadsmagazine.com/collection/sewing-for-beginners-23-tips-and-techniques-you-should-know
https://sewing.com/basic-sewing-skills/
https://www.creativelive.com/blog/sewing-machine-tipswin-singer-machine/
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11 tips & tricks for sewing machine beginners | HobbyCouture
Don't make a faux pas by not reading these tips on sewing faux fur! If you're incorporating this fabulous fake into a Halloween costume or just a killer outfit, read the articles below if you've never used faux fur.
https://www.fabric.com/blog/sewing-101-tips-for-sewing-faux-fur/
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/cut-and-sew-fake-fur-2978463
https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/2019/09/16/faux-fur-sewing-tips
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7 Must-Try Faux Fur Sewing Tips
This is definitely different! Looking for a Halloween costume that uses materials that won't break the bank? Make this Newspaper Dress from Instructables.com.
https://www.instructables.com/Sew-a-Newspaper-Dress/
Fat Quarter Shop has lots of FREE downloadable PDF patterns they've collected from many sources. The Snowberry quilt is from 3 Sisters and Moda. Download this pattern today and start making this fantastic project.
Patterns For Pirates has a FREE DIY mitten pattern that is beginner-friendly and depending on your fleece stash, may be scrap-tastic. This is an easy project to introduce you to sewing with fleece.
https://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/free-mittens/
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Free Fleece Mittens - Patterns for Pirates
Making unique items for your home is one of the joys of creating. Make these origami holiday ornaments from Margit and Sy-Elsk-Lev. Depending on your holiday fabric stash, this may be a scrap-tastic project. They can be hand or machine sewn.
http://sy-elsk-lev.blogspot.com/2012/10/fabric-origami-ornament-tutorial.html
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Fabric Origami Ornament (Tutorial)
Sew Crafty Jess has a great Youtube pattern and tutorial to make this beginner-friendly quilted tree skirt. Check out the link below for details. Depending on what you have in your holiday fabric stash, this may be a scrap-tastic project, too.
https://sewcraftyjess.blogspot.com/2011/12/festive-christmas-tree-skirt-mini.html
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Festive Christmas Tree Skirt & tutorial
These quilted oven mitts make great holiday gifts. This FREE pattern and tutorial at the Skip to My Lou website guides you step by step through construction. Depending on your holiday fabric stash, this could be not only beginner-friendly but also scrap-tastic. Insul-Bright makes these oven mitts heat resistant.
https://www.skiptomylou.org/oven-mitt-pattern/
THREAD SALE! Stop by or call Gratz Sewing and tell Dave you saw this Facebook post. You'll receive 25% off the purchase of any thread. This offer is good TODAY, 11.14.20 and next Saturday, 11.21.20 ONLY.
It's Friday the 13th, 2020! This is the perfect day to clean and oil your sewing machine because you won't forget the date. Check out these three resources on how to clean and oil your sewing machine. Keeping your machine clean and well cared for keeps it off Dave's work table.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQDOmvJGd6c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAjhNYb3Bco
https://sewingspider.com/how-to-clean-janome-sewing-machine/
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How to Clean Janome Sewing Machine: A Methodical Cleaning | Sewing Spider
Just because you can make something doesn’t mean you should. If you insist, Gratz Sewing can help.
You've found the perfect quilt pattern, but selecting the perfect fabrics is leaving you cold. Before you buy your fabric, check out the links below on how to pick the perfect fabric for your new quilt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvyzUbU7pls
https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2016/09/choosing-fabric-for-a-quilt.html
https://www.wikihow.com/Choose-Quilt-Fabrics
https://southerncharmquilts.com/blog/2018/01/12/how-to-choose-fabric-for-a-quilt-being-thoughtful-about-your-choices-3-methods-for-choosing-a-freebie-worksheet/
https://www.polkadotchair.com/how-to-pick-quilt-fabrics-tips-tricks/
https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/combine-color-contrast-for-gorgeous-quilts-2821934
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Combine Color and Contrast to Sew Gorgeous Quilts
We found this FREE tutorial and PDF pattern for this Minky Cuddle Chunky Knit Cuddle Blanket on the Shannon Fabrics blog, but the tutorial features the one and only Jenny from Missouri Star Quilt Company. Check out the links below for tutorial and PDF instructions.
https://blog.shannonfabrics.com/blog/2018/04/10/chunky-knit-cuddle-blanket
https://www.missouriquiltco.com/land/tutorials/chunky-knit-cuddle-blanket/assets/cuddle-with-natalie-final.pdf
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Chunky Knit Cuddle® Blanket
Hemlock Gardens Teapot Totems created this great yard decoration that has a sewing machine teapot front and center. How do you highlight your love of sewing at home?
Nothing gives your living space an updated look faster than new throw pillows. Melly Sews has a great FREE tutorial on how make this round pleated pillow. Check out the link below for this tutorial and many, many more!
https://mellysews.com/round-pleated-pillow-tutorial/
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Round Pleated Pillow Tutorial - Melly Sews
Make this Fat Quarter Shop exclusive table runner this weekend! This table runner is 14.5" x 66.5" and will add pizzazz to any dining room. Download this FREE PDF pattern using the link below.
https://www.fatquartershop.com/confetti-stars-tablerunner-pattern-free-pdf-pattern