Tailor’s Pressing Cushion or Tailor’s Ham
The pressing ham, known by different names including tailor’s ham and dressmaker’s ham due to its shape, is an elongated object featuring a narrower “nose” compared to the wider “seat.” This unique design allows us to press items without flattening them. Such tool is perfect in garment pressing for curved areas like darts, sleeves, cuffs, […]
Quilt Sleeve, step-by-step tutorial
Typically, we tend to think of smaller quilts as suitable for hanging, but in reality, you can hang quilts of any size, even those as grand as a king-size masterpiece! The process remains consistent regardless of the quilt’s dimensions. It’s a delightful way to put the entire quilt on display, especially those exquisite quilts that […]
Bow Tie Collar For Feline Friend
This summer I was celebrating Christmas in July as a Benartex Ambassador! And right now, I am happy to share my latest tutorial: a fancy collar for our adorable feline friends inspired by the nearest ‘WinterBerry’ fabric collection fabric collection 2023 by KANVAS STUDIO. The vivid colors of bright green, beige, and red, adorned with […]
Collapsible Thread Catcher
Meet my new travel companion – the ultimate COLLAPSIBLE THREAD CATCHER! Whether I’m hand-stitching or using my sewing machine, those pesky thread ends and bits of quilting cotton end up scattered all over. It’s a sure sign of chaos when I’m engrossed in my stitching and Bo, my Yorkie, casually struts by, adorned with threads […]
Sunshine Feline Guards draught excluder
As a Benartex Ambassador, I am thrilled to share my latest tutorial: a charming draught excluder inspired by the nearest ‘Sunshine Cats’ fabric collection fabric collection 2023 by Oxana Zaika! Using the vibrant and playful panel from the collection, featuring a row of mischievous feline friends, I made a draught excluder that adds a touch […]
Fancy Retro Head Wrap
Hi everyone! Are you ready to create a fancy accessory? My new workshop features a beginner-friendly project that’s perfect for all skill levels – a gorgeous head wrap! In Ukraine, we call this type of head wrap “Solokha,” named after a vivid character in the Ukrainian story “The Night Before Christmas” by Gogol. All you […]
Easy zipper pocket with fun block “I’m Cutie and I know it”
Are you ready to add some cuteness to your crafting projects? Look no further than the “I’m Cutie and I know it” pocket with a ginger cat block, featuring the beautiful Benartex Chalk Garden fabrics! As a new Benartex Ambassador, I am excited to share my first project using these lovely fabrics. Follow along step-by-step […]
Cozy Rocky The Raccoon
Hi everyone! It’s always a perfect time have to create a new funny character. This cute Raccoon was named by my Instagram followers as Rocky and he is SUPER fun to create. In this project you will have a mix of five different techniques: sewing, stuffing, appliqué, drawing on fabric and knitting! This stuffed ornament […]
Cutting out pattern pieces for my #365daysquiltscraps challenge blocks (video)
Hi everyone! I made a video about next step of block creation! Next step is pieces cutting)). The most tricky in this process is to put every piece in it’s place 🤣🤣🤣 it’s a kind of a quest!! That’s why I chose a soundtrack from BBC Sherlock))) And one more important nuance is when cutting […]
What for I use Tracing Paper (video)
Hi everyone! I made one more video about my process)) This video is about how I start cutting and what for I always use tracing paper in work. Tracing paper is a great tool for right choosing fabric print. I prefer this paper: Especially it helps with small pieces. You see where to settle your […]