I post sewing and crafting tutorials here at the Mermaid’s Den. I love making things and sharing them with you, so you can make them, too.
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Here's a guide to finding cheap fabric for your sewing projects. Sometimes you'll find cheap fabric that's just as nice as full price fabric, and sometimes you'll find pieces that you can experiment on without feeling guilty if you mess up. I've seen a few posts on finding cheap fabric, so I'll try to add to what's out there without repeating too much, and I've included a list of other fabric-buying guides at the end of this post.
In this post, I'll show you how to easily make your own silk flowers using pretty fabric and an existing bunch of fake flowers. This is a quick, no sew project that will help you use up some fabric scraps and make a beautiful and unique centerpiece. I used a die cutter to cut out my flower pieces, but you can also use free templates online to cut out your flowers. Let's make some pretty flowers!
In this post, I'll show you how to make a belly dance skirt by using two squares of sheer fabric to create a tiered effect with lots of fringe.
In this post, I'll show you how to create a quilt in Adobe Illustrator, so you can draft your layout and plan your fabric choices.
Cork boards are great for displaying items, but cork isn't the most attractive color/texture. I'll show you how to cover a cork bulletin board with fabric.
In this post, I'll review the discount fabric warehouse Lorraine Fabrics in Pawtucket, RI. You're sure to find something unique and budget-friendly.
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make a kindle cover out of a book. It has a fabric interior, straps for holding your kindle, and a pocket.
In this post, I'll discuss what you can expect to find in terms of vintage sewing and crafting-related items at the largest outdoor antique/flea market in the US, Brimfield.
In this tutorial, I'll walk you through the process of creating a plus size circle skirt using a vintage fabric panel. These panels are a little difficult to find, so I'll give you some alternative fabric choices as well.
