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 […]
I have been playing around with this app a lot this weekend, and am starting to […]
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.
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.