Worth A Visit

Hey lovelies,

Just wanted to share some interesting links I have in my list. Very inspiring!!

modernparentsmessykids
knockofwood
apartmenttherapy

**I know I shouldn’t be using ‘busy’ as an excuse for not sewing much this month but seriously, I’ve been snowed under with office work. March is always the busiest month every year. Don’t spank me please! *run & hide*


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Zippered Pillowcase Tutorial

As promised, here's the tutorial :)
(kindly let me now if you have problems with the instructions)

	You will need: - 3 pieces of fabrics, measurement as shown in picture - a 20" zipper - sewing tools of course
	{ 1 } First, iron your fabric to get any creases or wrinkles out. Have the shortest edge of fabric A on the horizontal, wrong side up. Measure 1.5” and fold to make a hem. Press the hem.
	{ 2 } Line up the zipper teeth with the folded hem of fabric A (but not too close to the zipper teeth). Pin them together.
	{ 3 } Using the zipper foot, top stitch the fabric.
	{ 4 } Line fabric B (wrong side up) with the zipper, leaving 1” gap between the fabric edge and zipper teeth.
	{ 5 } Pin them together and sew a straight stitch (again, not too close to the teeth). This will be a bit tricky as you can’t see the zipper.. so, you have to do it carefully.
	{ 6 } Okay, with both fabric A & B facing up, it will look like this.
	{ 7 } Now, we want to make a flap to cover the zipper. Take about 0.5” of fabric B (starting from the seam made in step 6). Fold and place it on top of the zipper.
	Now you see it, now you don't.
	{ 8 } We need to secure the flap by stitching a straight line along and halfway across the zipper (like a C shape). So, it will stay folded. Otherwise, it won’t be able to hide the zipper properly (don’t believe me? you can skip this step :P). **Make sure your zipper pull is within the stitching range before you sew.
	The zipper is now hidden underneath the flap. Yeay.. you’re almost there..
	{ 9 } Open the zipper halfway. Place fabric (A+B) and fabric C right side together. Trim off any excess  and pin. Stitch around the big square with 0.5” seam allowance. **I did this part using my overlock machine.
	{ 10 } Trim/snip the corner. Turn the fabric right side out through the zipper opening. Push out the corner using a chopstick or brush tip. Insert your pillow. Ta-Da!! You did it! Give yourself a pat on the back :D
T.H.E   H.A.P.P.Y   F.A.C.E.S
The End Happy Sewing!!

On Hiatus

Hi lovelies,

I'm going on hiatus for a few days. Admitted to hospital due to lung infections.
Not so serious but need a prompt treatment. You girls pls be careful and take care of your health (especially those with asthma). A lot of this kind of cases happening here. Mmg musim doctor ckp..

So, see you soon.

"I'll be back"

xoxo,
Syaf