Tara Rex
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12:31Lace Embellished Towels
Solid colored towels can be easily embellished to match a room’s decor or the holiday season. Learn how to sew lace onto towels in this quick and easy project. Towels When it comes to hand towels, designer or fancy towels can cost a lot of money. Tara Rex shows you how to sew lace onto…
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2:52Sew a Quick and Easy T-Shirt Pillow
Learn to sew a quick and easy t-shirt pillow. Tara Rex shows you how to stitch and stuff a pillow in just a few simple steps. T-shirt The first step in making a t-shirt pillow is selecting a shirt. Tara explains that these pillows can be used to remember a fun family vacation or even…
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2:44Fabric Folding & Organizing Tips for Storage or Travel
Fabric folding is a key element in keeping your sewing studio neat and organized. Tara Rex shares great fabric folding tips for both stacking and storing fabric as well as packing it in a tote for travel to a sewing retreat. Storage When it comes to storing fabric in a sewing studio, most of us…
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2:32Using a Fabric Circle Cutter for Perfect Circles
Whether you are making yo-yos or planning out a rounded applique design, cutting circles can be a tedious process. Learn how to use a fabric circle cutter that makes cutting circles quick and easy. Tools When is comes to crafting and sewing shortcuts, there is usually a tool out there that can make a job…
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3:28How to Use Fusible Web and Other Adhesives
Whether you are doing applique, or just prefer to use a fabric adhesive as an alternative to pins, Tara Rex shows you what product to use. She shares information on several different kinds of fabric adhesives, including fusible web, glue sticks and adhesive spray. Fusible Web Fusible web is a popular product to use when…
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1:08Using Nail Polish for Security When Sewing Buttons
Whether you sew buttons onto projects using your machine or you do it by hand, there is still a need to secure any thread ends when you are done sewing buttons. Tara Rex shares a fun tip for how she likes to quickly and easily secure her thread ends. Sewing Buttons Tara shows that she…
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31:39Wearable Art: Make a Fun Fabric Patchwork Belt
Add color and texture to your wardrobe with a fun patchwork belt. Tara Rex takes you step-by-step through how to make it in this fun sewing video. Supplies One of the fun parts about patchwork is that you get to use several different prints, colors and even sizes of fabric all randomly mixed together to…
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2:33Rotary Cutter and Needle Safety Tips
No matter what you are cutting or sewing, it is always important to use proper safety measures. Tara Rex shares several rotary cutter and needle safety tips that will help ensure safe sewing. Rotary Cutting Blades It may seem counterintuitive, but sharper rotary blades can actually be safer than dull blades. Having a sharp blade…
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How to Sew Lace Towel Embellishments
Solid colored towels can be easily embellished to match a room’s decor or the holiday season. Learn how to sew lace onto towels in this quick and easy project. Towels When it comes to hand towels, designer or fancy towels can cost a lot of money. Tara Rex shows you how to sew lace onto…
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