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Sew yourself a rag blanket from fabric scraps; learn how to make a rag blanket in this free video on sewing and making blankets.
There are 11 videos in this series:
The right fabric makes a rag blanket authentic; learn how to choose the fabric for a rag blanket in this free video on sewing and making blankets.
What size rag blanket do you need? Learn how to determine the sizing for a rag blanket in this free video on sewing and making blankets.
It takes varied squares to make a rag blanket; learn how to cut squares for a rag blanket in this free video on sewing and making blankets.
Even a rag blanket takes layout and design; learn how to pick a layout for a rag blanket in this free video on sewing and making blankets.
Start a pattern for your rag blanket with sections of fabric; learn how to sew together blocks for a rag blanket in this free video on sewing and making blankets.
Create a pattern in your rag blanket with rows of squares; learn how to assemble the rows for a rag blanket in this free video on sewing and making blankets.
Sewing a rag blanket together is easy with these tips; learn how to sew the rows together for a rag blanket in this free video on sewing and making blankets.
Give your rag blanket a frayed look with these clipping tips; learn how to clip the rag blanket for a frayed look in this free video on sewing and making blankets.
Even a rag blanket needs a neat outer seam; learn how to finish the outer seams on a rag blanket in this free video on sewing and making blankets.
Washing a rag blanket takes care and a little patience; learn how to properly wash the rag blanket before use in this free video on sewing and making blankets.
Take care of your rag or handmade blankets; learn how to finish making a rag blanket and care for it in this free video on sewing and making blankets.
Sewing is an ancient craft that still has remarkable relevance in today's modern world. The art of stitching and assembling pieces of fabric together either by hand or with the use of a modern sewing machine is still a valuable skill and can be used for industry, home, or artistic purposes. Industrial sewing is usually done with the use of machines, but for seamstresses, alteration givers, and most casual sewers, an old fashioned needle and thread is still incredibly useful and more often than not the desired method since it enables far more detail. Tailoring and dressmaking require not only a needle and thread, but also other tools and materials that you can find easily at arts and crafts stores.
In this free video series, expert craftswoman Gretchen Soares shows you how to make a rag blanket start to finish. You will learn how to choose fabric and decide on the size of your blanket. Gretchen then lays out the process, cutting squares, sewing them into blocks and rows, sewing the rows together, and more. You get tips on giving the blanket an aged, frayed look and how to wash and take care of handmade blankets like rag blankets.
Gretchen Soares Gretchen Soares is the co-owner of Bufferfly Boutique, which specializes in soft goods such as quilts, clothing and wearable art. She holds an Associates of Science degree in home economics with emphasis in fashion. She also has a masters degree in fashion. She is an ownership partner in "Butterfly Boutique" located in Los Osos, California. She has 15 years experience in the fashion and retail industries. She started sewing at her mother's side when she was a toddler, which then fueled her love for sewing. Butterfly Boutique is a children’s resell and specialty goods store. Butterfly Boutique also carries a selection of handcrafted goods and offers classes on making soy candles. They are on the web at www.butterfly-boutique.orgdkdk
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