Table of Contents
How to Use This Book 8
The Rules of Sewing 9
What Will I Need? 12
Basic Supplies 12
Choosing Your Fabrics 14
All About Your Sewing Machine 16
The Parts of Your Sewing Machine 18
Special Skills 19
Using Pins 19
Sewing Around a Corner 19
Making and Using Templates 20
Using an Iron 21
Using Paper-Backed Fusible Web 22
Making a Pom-Pom 23
Using a Hot Glue Gun 23
Using a Staple Gun 24
Sewing on a Button 25
Hand Sewing 26
Sewing Terms 30
Projects 34
Clothing and Accessories
Not Your Grandma's Doily Tank 34
Super-Simple Skirt 38
DIY Fabric Design 44
Blooming Headband 46
Pom-Pom Earrings 50
Blossoming Necklace 51
Stitchy Stripy Watchband 56
Button Ring 60
Cases, Pouches, and More
Zippy Pouch 63
Oilcloth Tote with Fabric Handles 68
I Heart Music MP3 Player Case 74
Cross-Body Handy Pouch 78
Super-Sweet-Smelling Lavender Sachets 86
Super-Cute Gadget Case 91
Celebrations
Sewn Gift Bags 97
Paper Flower Gift Toppers 101
Hoop Treats 104
Super Quick Bunting 107
Yo-Yo Garland 110
A Fabric Tassel Garland 113
Organization
Happiness Storage Trays 116
Scrappy Patchy Pencil Cup 122
Super-Secret Journal Cover 126
Bed Book Storage 131
Jewelry Organizer 136
Scrappy Strip Memo Board 143
Mod Stamped Storage Baskets 149
Bedroom
Boho Love Lampshade 155
Flashy Trash Can 161
Simple Window Panel 164
Strawberry Patch Bookends 169
Pillows: Three Ways 174
Olive Owl 186
Simple Patch Throw 192
Hippy Dippy Bed Canopy 198
Large Patch Headboard 203
Pets
Squeaky Dog Bone 209
Kitty Catnip Toy 212
Super Dog Collar 216
Cozy Pet Bed 220
Embroidered Pet Portraits 223
Patterns 228
About the Author 240