Fitted Cloth Face Mask ★★☆
Since so many places are encouraging people to wear a face mask right now, I thought […]
Since so many places are encouraging people to wear a face mask right now, I thought […]
A quick, easy weekend project if you’re looking for something to sew and have some scraps […]
Sakura 桜「さくら」is the Japanese word for cherry blossom. They’re a symbol of Japan, and I can’t decide if they’re more famous than Mt. Fuji, but they certainly are everywhere.
And while I’ve made small sakura before, I have never made one quite this size.
Mizuhiki 水引 is a kind of Japanese paper cord, often dipped in wax or wrapped in foil or string to make them colorful. It’s easy to find here if you know where to look, and I have a bunch of it because I mean, why wouldn’t I?
French seams area way to encase the raw edge of the fabric so it’s not seen. it’s a way to finish garments, although I find it works best for straight lines. While you can french seam curves, it is a little trick to avoid puckering. If you’re new to the idea of this way of finishing seams, stick with it for straights until you get it down and can make them narrow.
Cords are a common part of Japanese embroidery motifs. It is a modified cross stitch that are stacked, creating a braid effect.