Sunday, October 31, 2010

Freezer Paper Stencils - using Fabric Paint

A perfect embellishment to complete your Knit Peasant Tees or Classic Knit Tees. A professional looking stencil is easier than you think. Here is my easy, fool-proof method for creating freezer paper stencils. PLUS ... we've included the template to make your own.

Check out the complete step-by-step instructions will full color pictures by clicking the above picture, or HERE.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

FREE Halloween Iron-On Heat Transfer Designs - Vol. 4





To download .jpg files to your computer: click on image to enlarge, right click and select “save image as…” and save to desired location on your computer.

Open in your favorite photo editing program, or word processing program to print at desired size.

*created with picnik.com

Monday, October 25, 2010

FREE Halloween Iron-On Heat Transfer Designs - Vol. 3





To download .jpg files to your computer: click on image to enlarge, right click and select “save image as…” and save to desired location on your computer.

Open in your favorite photo editing program, or word processing program to print at desired size.

*created with picnik.com

Sunday, October 24, 2010

FREE Halloween Iron-On Heat Transfer Designs - Vol. 2





To download .jpg files to your computer: click on image to enlarge, right click and select “save image as…” and save to desired location on your computer.

Open in your favorite photo editing program, or word processing program to print at desired size.

*created with picnik.com

Saturday, October 23, 2010

FREE Halloween Iron-On Heat Transfer Designs - Vol. 1





To download .jpg files to your computer: click on image to enlarge, right click and select “save image as…” and save to desired location on your computer.

Open in your favorite photo editing program, or word processing program to print at desired size.

*created with picnik.com

Friday, October 22, 2010

Iron-On Transfer Directions

A perfect embellishment to complete your Knit Peasant Tees or Classic Knit Tees. A professional looking iron-on transfer is easier than you think. Here is my easy, fool-proof method for creating iron-on transfers.

Check out the complete step-by-step instructions will full color pictures by clicking the above picture, or HERE.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Pattern Testers Wanted!! - Classic Knit Tee - CLOSED

THIS TESTING IS NOW CLOSED !!! -- thanks everybody!
I'm currently looking for people who are interesting in testing my "Classic Knit Tee" (#21001) sewing pattern before making it available for purchase. IMPORTANT: I *need* the reviews back by the 29th!!
...Description: A snug-fitting hip-length classic tee with set-in sleeves and a simple crewneck. Made with super comfy knit fabric or refashion some old shirts. This versatile tee is great for both boys and girls. Perfect for layering and easily goes with skirts, under jumpers or even paired with jeans -- and it can be embellished in many ways. Pattern includes short, 3/4 or long sleeve options. Easy tricks for sewing knit fabrics with a basic sewing machine for professional looking results -- no serger required (although serger tips are included as well).
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You will receive 5 pages of patterns and 15 pages of instructions, including 23 steps and 25 pictures to guide you along as you make it.
I need testers for the following sizes:
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3M, 3T, 5T, Doll
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Already claimed: NB, 6M, 12M, 18M, 2T, 4T
...Here's how it works ......
~ You leave your email in a comment and let me know that you're interested and what size you would like to test.
~ I reply and send you a copy of the pdf pattern, which you download, print and get sewing.
~ You tell me where I can improve and refine the pattern and instructions ... including how the size fits, grammatical errors and typos, if something needs to be added (pictures, more instructions, explanations, etc.)
~ You get a free copy of ALL the final versions of the pattern once they are edited and finalized.Requirements ...
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~ You must have basic sewing skills (you don't have to be advanced!)
~ You must have the results back to me within 1 week.
~ You must take pictures of the finished product and email them to me.
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I hope you're up for the challenge, if so let me know!!!
NOTICE: Anyone who has tested and *not* returned the results within 2 weeks will not be eligable to test (unless you've tested multiple patterns before), contact me for more details.

How to Shrink or Enlarge Templates

Do you have a template for a stencil or an iron-on transfer that you want a different size?
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I know it can be confusing it can be to enlarge or reduce a template on your printer or a copy machine. How much should the image be magnified or shrunk? Before your start, you’ll need to know two dimensions: (1) the existing size – if the design has several dimensions, use the largest one for the calculation and (2) the desired size – how big you want the design to be after enlarging or reducing.
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Pattern Resizing Formula:
Desired Size / Existing Size = Percentage to Enlarge or Reduce
Use the same formula whether you’re reducing or enlarging the pattern.
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Example: How to Enlarge Design
Existing design is 6” and desired size is 8”
8/6 = 1.33 (133%) – copy the pattern at 133% to get the desired size.
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Example: How to Reduce Design
Existing design is 9” and desired size is 5”
5/9 = .55 (55%) – copy the design at 55% to get the desired size.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Free Halloween Matching Game


my kids were bugging me more than normal today. so i decided to make up a quick matching card game for them. since it was so quick to make i decided to share it for free. enjoy.

print game pieces at 100%, make sure that the page scaling is set to "none", and print2 copies of the page.

cut off 1/2 from each edge (margins).

and then cut apart the game pieces, they are 2 1/2" square. ENJOY!

i printed ours on cardstock ... i'm sure they would last longer if they were laminated.

you can find the pdf download HERE.