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Boggy Bear Sew Along

Boggy Bear Sew Along

Shark tooth Cinch Bag

Shark tooth Cinch Bag

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  • @margaretscribner8388
    @margaretscribner83883 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @margaretscribner8388
    @margaretscribner83883 күн бұрын

    Love it Sara

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 күн бұрын

    Thank you!! :)

  • @danigirl7518
    @danigirl75184 күн бұрын

    Doesn't the zipper allow the signal in still? I was thinking that you need to have it fully enclosed, and wrapped over top, no zipper...

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric4 күн бұрын

    Not to my knowledge. Sounds like we need to find a way to test it! :)

  • @kristineward4313
    @kristineward43135 күн бұрын

    I am 3 valences into a 6-window kitchen, and my windows are 3 different heights and widths. I'm working with plaid fabric, so I'm also dealing with matching the pattern as I make curtains for my 2 sets of adjacent windows. Your video made it so easy for me to construct balanced, proportional valences for each window size. It took me 2 hours to measure out and sew my first valence, but once I got the hang of it, I was able to do the other ones in less than an hour. The illustrated math at the beginning of the video was very helpful. Thank you so much.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric5 күн бұрын

    That is wonderful to hear!! With the plaid, that was a challenge! I am glad it helped :) Post a finished project on our social media, we would love to see!

  • @lydiambaziira9138
    @lydiambaziira91387 күн бұрын

    Very very beautiful

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric5 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @lanagrinder1582
    @lanagrinder158210 күн бұрын

    Instructions for heating? I need to make my coworker one who has been having monstrous cramps

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric9 күн бұрын

    Heat for no more than 2 minutes at a time. I typically just put the inner rice part in the microwave, not the cover. Make sure you are only using 100% cotton fabric and thread. It works great for cramps!

  • @Gmacake
    @Gmacake15 күн бұрын

    what is the seam allowance for the final top stitching?

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric12 күн бұрын

    I do it about 1/4" in from the edge. :)

  • @JL-il6vk
    @JL-il6vk19 күн бұрын

    I love the tutorial. I have never seen anyone sew on the wrong side of the fabric though. What is the reason for doing that? Thank you.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric18 күн бұрын

    Thank you for watching! By sewing on the back you can stitch closer to the edge of the hem and no you are catching it. If sewing from the front, you may not catch it or the hem can fold back.

  • @2006marsha
    @2006marsha25 күн бұрын

    Yep her hair and hands were in the way a lot

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric22 күн бұрын

    We did a new video without the distractions :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJqovMyodcfXkso.html

  • @pattiek4499
    @pattiek449929 күн бұрын

    This in an excellent video. Thank you.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric29 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @sandreawhite7534
    @sandreawhite7534Ай бұрын

    Best video ever

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric29 күн бұрын

    Appreciate that! Hope it helped!

  • @marylouharkins5887
    @marylouharkins5887Ай бұрын

    Great instructions and visuals are excellent! Thank you SO much. I feel like I CAN do this. I have sewn since I was about 8 years old but have only made pillow covers with a flap type closure on wrong side. Also do not love to install zippers, not sure why, they are not THAT hard. Would you use the same size cord for a 20 x 20 inch sofa pillow? Thinking to bias fabric width would need to be cut a bit wider if cord was much bigger

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabricАй бұрын

    I use the same size cording for most of my pillow sizes. On larger Euro bed pillows-26" to 30"- I will go up to a larger cording, especially if I want to make a statement. :) If you go with a larger size, the bias strip size will change. I will cut a tester fabric strip and make about a 6"-9" cording tester piece to make sure the size is correct before cutting the fabric to be used for a project. Thank you for watching the video! Happy Sewing!

  • @marylouharkins5887
    @marylouharkins588729 күн бұрын

    @@BeyondFabricthx

  • @nooncactus
    @nooncactusАй бұрын

    Valuable information, thank you.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabricАй бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @GlindaMcGee
    @GlindaMcGeeАй бұрын

    Before zipper install, I know you marked off 3.5 inches from both edges But in video it looks like zipper is installed to start and finish into that 3.5 inches ? Please advise. Thank you! And is that piece the 4" x 25" ?

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabricАй бұрын

    You will need to sew the bottom and top fabric pieces together, 3.5" from both sides and then install the zipper starting at about 3" from each side so it will be at least .5" from the opening. The zipper is longer so we do not have to sew near the pull but it is not sewn from end to end. You will see after it is sewn to each side, the excess its cut off. Hope this clarifies. :)

  • @GlindaMcGee
    @GlindaMcGeeАй бұрын

    @@BeyondFabric Thank you so much Sara! I appreciate your time.

  • @SheilaBernhardt
    @SheilaBernhardtАй бұрын

    I wonder where to find the "stilletto stick" you use in this video.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabricАй бұрын

    We sell them on our website- locally made:) www.beyondfabricinc.com/shop/c/p/Handmade-Wooden-Stiletto-x65549861.htm

  • @SheilaBernhardt
    @SheilaBernhardtАй бұрын

    @@BeyondFabric Thanks. Just ordered one.

  • @gingerelle101
    @gingerelle101Ай бұрын

    This is brilliant ❤

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabricАй бұрын

    Thank you so much! I hope it inspires some fun bags!

  • @kj3d812
    @kj3d812Ай бұрын

    For those of us who are "voluptuous" ladies, the 21" width might not be wide enough. I'm extending mine to 28" so the sides where my pens/pencils are fall on the sides rather than in front. Also, for those of us who are newbies, she mentions at 15:43 that you will need a larger needle -- a 14 or even a 16, to sew through the heavy layers.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabricАй бұрын

    It is always good to make a tester and adjust according to your liking. No two individuals are the same and you need to make sure it works for you :) Hope you enjoy the process!

  • @kj3d812
    @kj3d812Ай бұрын

    For us new sewists, it would've been helpful to define "home dec" (which I thought was "home deck," as in outdoor furniture fabric). Luckily Joann's website has an entire "home dec" section that lists cotton duck, canvas, etc. so I know what type of material to get for my apron (I got cotton duck) and whether it will need stabilizer (according to the video, it doesn't).

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabricАй бұрын

    Thank you for the elaboration on what home dec is. There are many weights of home decorator fabrics, but most will not require an additional stabilizer.

  • @earthdweller222
    @earthdweller222Ай бұрын

    This by far the best piping and zipper install video I have watched (and I have watched a LOT of them!). Your trick to match up the piping on the bias is brilliant! Your zipper technique for matching up the ends also brilliant I have not seen those done and I’ve always wondered how to make sure both sides of the zipper are matched up .. now I know. Thank you for this video and kudos to your camera person. They did a stellar job! I finally feel ready to install an invisible zipper and piping.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabricАй бұрын

    Thank you so much!! I am thrilled that it gave a new prospective! You got this!

  • @earthdweller222
    @earthdweller22217 күн бұрын

    I just finished my first little pillow and used your video extensively. The piping that I used was too stiff and it is fine for outdoors, but I think I have learned a lesson from that. It was more like plastic. Thanks for your video!

  • @judyadams9541
    @judyadams9541Ай бұрын

    Excellent tutorial!

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabricАй бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @CarolinaHernandez-qr2lz
    @CarolinaHernandez-qr2lzАй бұрын

    You seriously saved my life I’ve never even used an ironing board in my life until a few days ago and I was so lost on how to close it. Thank you so much

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabricАй бұрын

    Glad I could help! :)

  • @Transitlady59
    @Transitlady59Ай бұрын

    Super cute ty. I now know what to make out of my watermelon fabric :)

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabricАй бұрын

    That would be cute! Happy sewing!

  • @susannehughes3227
    @susannehughes32272 ай бұрын

    Great video!!!

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @jeniferesparza7770
    @jeniferesparza77702 ай бұрын

    Are there other alternates for the rice?

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric2 ай бұрын

    You can also try whole dried corn (like feed corn), flaxseed, or walnut shells.

  • @jennifermehlert3281
    @jennifermehlert32812 ай бұрын

    Excellent! Thank you for your teaching! How much material are you using for your skirt?

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric2 ай бұрын

    For this one I used 1.5 yd of 44" wide fabric.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @laurithompson9825
    @laurithompson98252 ай бұрын

    One more question. I'm re-watching the video so that I'm figuring out my fabric and lining length & width properly. At around 2 min's you start talking about the upper hem with the tabs. It appears the 1/2 inch at the top might have gotten added twice? My curtains are going to be inset, so I want to make sure I'm figuring out my measurements correctly.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric2 ай бұрын

    The 1/2" at the top just gives added assurance that the rod won't show. So when calculating your cut size you have your front measurements and then the back measurements (which is your hem and header). On the front you have your finished height plus the 1/2" above rod for assurance. On the back you have the 1/2" + rod pocket size for the tabs and then you double that because the fabric goes back to the top to give structure to the top of your panel. On the liner it just goes to the top not folded over. On the back you also have the hem amount which if you have a 3" hem, you add 6". The 1/2" is actually added 3 times because you have it on the front, back, and then folded back inside to the top. Hope this clarifies. :) Good luck!

  • @daphnebroens6768
    @daphnebroens67682 ай бұрын

    You deserve more views, well explained and I like the idea of stabilizing the hem part.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric2 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @laurithompson9825
    @laurithompson98252 ай бұрын

    I've found a cotton quilt fabric I like and fits the decor of the room that I plan to make curtains for. Would you wash & dry the fabric prior to making the curtains? Also, what liner did you use?

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric2 ай бұрын

    If you plan on washing the curtains regularly, then yes prewash. Because you are using quilt weight cotton which is a lighter weight than home dec., use a heavier drapery liner than what I used in the video. Go with more of the cotton sateen mid weight liner.

  • @alejandroelyn5
    @alejandroelyn53 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated and needed tutorial. Step by step instructions were great! Thank you!

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @jenniferfreestone6386
    @jenniferfreestone63863 ай бұрын

    So helpful-really clearly explained and close up very useful. Thank you!

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 ай бұрын

    :) Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

  • @bronwenthorpe7539
    @bronwenthorpe75393 ай бұрын

    Very usefull

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 ай бұрын

    Glad to hear! Thank you!

  • @user-mw7hr3tv8g
    @user-mw7hr3tv8g3 ай бұрын

    Beautiful work

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @shawnienix3318
    @shawnienix33183 ай бұрын

    Are you referring to the bottom as the hip? And you got 28 for the waist but said 14 for the "hip". Should it be 15? If it's 28/2=14 the add 1??? I'm more confused now than ever. Also what is the steps 4 and 5 for? Why is it halfed yet again?

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 ай бұрын

    Sorry for any confusion. The worksheet is intended to go in order with the steps. So on the left of the worksheet you will see an example using specific measurements different than what was in the video. In the video- 21 was the waist, 28 was the fullest part of hip (which we call bottom). Following the worksheet you need to get your waist, hip and desired length(dl). Next determine how full you want this skirt. We used a multiplier of 1.5 for 1.5 fullness. Step 1- take your waist (top of skirt) and multiply it by your fullness multiplier. Then divide it by 2 because you will have a front piece and a back piece. Then add 1" to that measurement for seam allowance. Now you have your top number. Step 2- Take your fullest hip measurement and multiply it by your fullness multiplier. Then divide by 2 and add 1". Now that will be your bottom number. Step 3- Determine you desired length and add 1". Step 4- We will be working from the fold of your fabric so the left and right side are identical. Because of that when you fold your front piece fabric in half to mark from- you will need to take your number you ended up with in Step 1 and divide by 2 because we are working with half the fabric. The same with Step 5- you will need to take the final number from Step 2 and divide by 2. Get your numbers and then follow along with the video one step at a time. If you are still confused, you can always email me at [email protected] or call the store (912) 673-8662 and I can try a different approach to walk you through it. :)

  • @shawnienix3318
    @shawnienix33183 ай бұрын

    Am I the inky one who heard her say 28 and 21 for waist? Now I'm Confused. To get the bottom width how do you measure. I understand the waist is waist measurement times 2 then plus one right?

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 ай бұрын

    21 is the waist measurement in the video and 28 is the fullest hip or bottom measurement- see other comment for clarification

  • @ksettas09
    @ksettas093 ай бұрын

    What dimensions would you use for a toddler bow tie?

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 ай бұрын

    I would make a tester first to try out a different sizes. If I was testing, I would start with a cut size of 4.75" x 14".

  • @joycespreng5408
    @joycespreng54083 ай бұрын

    What size staples

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 ай бұрын

    Typically I use 3/8"

  • @hsamuel5026
    @hsamuel50263 ай бұрын

    Hello Sara, I’m so glad I found you! You are an amazing teacher. Thank you for your video on ‘Valance Lined Curtain - Make it Monday’. I am about to sew (ceiling to floor) curtains for my daughter’s bedroom. The hardest part is figuring out how to measure correctly. I have watched your video several times, because it is exactly the instructions that I need. I will watched your video again and again before I start the project. Thank you so much.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome! Feel free to post a picture on our social media of your daughter's curtain when finished! Thank you for watching!

  • @MM-rq8xq
    @MM-rq8xq3 ай бұрын

    What thickness Dacron do you recommend?

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 ай бұрын

    We use a dacron that is 1" thick.

  • @MM-rq8xq
    @MM-rq8xq3 ай бұрын

    @@BeyondFabric Thanks so much!

  • @cleanqueen75
    @cleanqueen753 ай бұрын

    I’ve found that on fabric that frays a lot I like to serge the the pillow but found it sort of shrinks the fabric slightly so when sewing the two pieces together, I have to stretch it a little.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 ай бұрын

    Check your tension on your serge stitch- also length the stitch more since you are using it only to prevent the fraying. That should help!

  • @cleanqueen75
    @cleanqueen753 ай бұрын

    Evidently that doesnt gum up your needle?

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 ай бұрын

    The basting tape goes on the very edge or your fabric and zipper tape, so you are not actually sewing through it.

  • @user-zw9km9xs7l
    @user-zw9km9xs7l3 ай бұрын

    Kind of sloppy.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 ай бұрын

    Sorry you feel that way.

  • @lynnscott162
    @lynnscott1623 ай бұрын

    Liked the video! You made it simple! However, you stood behind the table, to model the finished skirt, so I couldn’t see the finished skirt movement compared to the first skirt.😩 I really liked that there wasn’t constant talking and there wasn’t annoying music. Thank you! Very pleasant to watch and learn! PS your machine sounds like it needs some oil.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching! Hopefully you can see in the picture how the skirt made stands a little boxier than the black and white, which was definitely more fluid. I hope you enjoy making some! That is how my machine sounds- She gets oiled regularly when I clean her. Thank you for looking out for her though :)

  • @maryann1187
    @maryann11874 ай бұрын

    Love your videos! Could you show some ideas on a patio door treatment? I currently have vertical blinds with sheer fabric overlay 😩

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching! You can always use this shade on a rod attached to the door. We will also be doing one with an attached valence with velcro straps to attach it up. If you have any pictures of a treatment you like, email it to me at [email protected], and I will put it on our list to show :)

  • @charlenemorris6391
    @charlenemorris63914 ай бұрын

    Great video. I will try this in my bedroom first

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric4 ай бұрын

    Let us know how it turns out!

  • @margaretscribner8388
    @margaretscribner83884 ай бұрын

    love your videos

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric4 ай бұрын

    Thank you! :) We appreciate your support over the years!

  • @GaryWalker-pu8xj
    @GaryWalker-pu8xj4 ай бұрын

    Followed your instructions. Excellent thank you!

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric4 ай бұрын

    Glad it helped!

  • @25dxthomas
    @25dxthomas4 ай бұрын

    Excellent Tutorial! This one is my favorite! It works better with my brain, lol. Thank you!

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric4 ай бұрын

    So happy to hear it helped!

  • @user-oe9by9hv7i
    @user-oe9by9hv7i4 ай бұрын

    you made it look so easy. thank you this has been very helpful. P.S your hair was in the way in some parts.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching- for a closeup, minus the crazy hair, check out this video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJqovMyodcfXkso.html :)

  • @sandraourcilleon
    @sandraourcilleon4 ай бұрын

    I ❤ it... thanks so much.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric4 ай бұрын

    You're welcome 😊

  • @pama.6410
    @pama.64104 ай бұрын

    Found your channel looking for a skirt with pockets tutorial. Very clear and easy to follow instructions. I appreciate that you let us see how the skirt falls/flows with two different fabrics. Thanks. Just subscribed.

  • @BeyondFabric
    @BeyondFabric4 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for subscribing!