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- Mar 5
Pattern #5 : the steps
Instead of making a very long video this time I decided to take pictures. Hope this helps when my drawings are less clear. First steps:...
- Mar 4
Pattern #5 : the face
Here is another painted face. For Lulu, I only marked the location of the eyes, made two black dots then I made her nose free hand by...
- Feb 16
Pattern #4 : Pépé's face
For more ideas and information on how to paint or embroider a face, visit the post on the subject here. For Pépé's face I made a short...
- Feb 15
Pattern #4 : sewing video
Pépé is the easiest project to date, especially after the tiny house which was quite difficult. What I love about patterns like this is...
- Jan 31
Pattern #3 : playing with crayons
I very often do research, I love learning new techniques, exploring different ways of doing things. A few years ago I discovered that you...
- Jan 24
Pattern #3 : House appliqué
It's no longer a secret, I love making appliqués. It's a simple technique that allows for maximum customization. I often favor fabrics...
- Jan 13
Pattern #3 : sewing video
Here is the mini house sewn before your eyes. I hope this summary video will help you succeed in your project. A few notes: - I...
- Dec 7, 2022
The alphabet
Here is a simple alphabet for making appliqué pieces. You can simply cut out the letters you need, trace them on your fabric before...
- Dec 3, 2022
The appliqué
An appliqué is a technique that is very well explained by its french name - we apply a piece of fabric on the surface of another fabric....
- Dec 1, 2022
The knots
Basically I make 2 kinds of knots when I sew by hand. The classic knot, meaning in the thread, and the hidden knot on the fabric itself....
- Dec 1, 2022
How to make a face?
There are plenty of ways to create a face for a fabric character. If you subscribed with the complete Kit formula, you've received a...
- Nov 15, 2022
Pattern #1 : the hair
I chose yarn hair for this model because it's super fun. Everyone has access to yarn, it can even be found at the dollar store or in a...
- Nov 12, 2022
Pattern #1 : sewing video
I hope the instructions that came with the pattern were clear. But if you have doubts, or a step you found more difficult, maybe this...
- Oct 29, 2022
Turning small pieces
Who says tiny sewing says tiny pieces to turn. There are several techniques and tools that can help you. Here are my favorites. 1. The...
- Oct 29, 2022
Sewing stitches
Tiny sewing almost always requires a few hand stitches. Here are the ones I use most often. Note that I'm definitely not a video pro, and...
- Oct 9, 2022
The lexicon
The first useful thing is a lexicon. Here are the terms I commonly use in my instructions. I will add to it if a new term appears in a...