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How-to Make a Buttonhole Video with Fernfiddlehead

2008-03-17T17:30:00Z

Fernfiddlehead recently showed me how to make a buttonhole and then she promptly went home and made this great little video showing you how to make a buttonhole too!

She's done a bunch of tutorials in the Virtual Labs and this video is a great start in videoblogging!

If you've got a how-to video that you think would help Etsy folks, make sure to leave a comment below or email us so we can check it out and watch them!

Wednesday Workshop: Learn to Make an iPod Pocket with fernfiddlehead

2008-02-12T13:21:00Z

Join us Wednesday, February 13th in the Virtual Labs, specifically the "Sewing Room" room, at 12:15pm Eastern sharp for the next Labs Online Workshop!

Cathy of fernfiddlehead has graciously volunteered to host an online webcam tutorial demonstrating how to sew your very own iPod or mp3 player pocket cozy! She will be going through the demonstration step by step.

iPod Pocket supply list: Here's what you'll need ahead of time if you'd like to follow along!

Fabric for pocket  cut into 2 pieces (measuring 4.5" x 14") — can be the same or contrasting.  One piece will be the outside, the other the lining.

applique shape of choice cut from fabric, felt, plastic or whatever (important point is that the applique should be no wider or taller than 2.5").

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thread
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seam ripper
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scissors
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sewing machine
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iron
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stitch witchery to hold applique (if desired)

Bring a notebook and something to write with, and see you tomorrow!

Wednesday Workshop: Learn to Make an Ipod Cozy with fernfiddlehead

2008-01-28T16:11:00Z

Join us Wednesday, January 30th in the Virtual Labs, specifically the "knitting nook" room, at 12:30pm Eastern sharp for the next Labs Online Workshop!

Cathy of fernfiddlehead has graciously volunteered to host an online video tutorial with webcam demonstrating how to crochet your very own ipod or mp3 player sock cozy! She will be going through the demonstration step by step.

Ipod Sock supply list: Here's what you'll need ahead of time if you'd like to follow along!

Crochet hook (size varies with weight of yarn, but I have been using a 3.75mm [ US F/5 hook]). See conversion chart at right side of this page for UK/Canada conversion.
Two different color yarns of the same weight and fiber (although I have used cotton and wool in the same sock and it came out fine). Tip: I've been using primarily cotton in my socks.
The mp3 player (or measurements for it) that you are covering.
Scissors.

For this particular workshop, you should already know the basics of how to crochet. To learn before the workshop or just brush up on your crocheting skills, check out this tutorial:

If you have any questions before the workshop about materials, just send a convo to Cathy at fernfiddlehead!

Have your own brilliant idea for an online video workshop you'd like to host? Fill out this application to get started!

Etsian How-To: Make Your Own Holiday Stocking!

2007-12-19T01:42:00Z

Even if you're getting nothing but coal this year, don't hang some stiff, store-bought stocking on the mantle... make your own! fernfiddlehead (aka Cathy Moore) shows you how to sew a fully-lined stocking using fabric scraps and items from your home. Divided into 3 short segments, each video is full of great tips for the beginning seamstress or tailor. Follow along and maybe Santa will be impressed enough to fill it up with Etsy loot!

Check out the first segment here:

Click to see Part 2 and Part 3.

Check out fernfiddlehead's stockings and more:

fernfiddlehead.etsy.com
rikrak.etsy.com
cranberrymak.etsy.com
GreenWayBabywear.etsy.com

Wednesday workshop: make a holiday stocking with fernfiddlehead!

2007-11-26T13:20:00Z

Join us Wednesday, November 28th in the Virtual Labs, specifically the "sewing room" room, at 4:30pm Eastern sharp for the next Labs Online Workshop!

Cathy of fernfiddlehead has graciously volunteered to host an online video tutorial with webcam demonstrating how to make your very own holiday stockings by following a super simple pattern similar to the stockings currently listed in her Etsy shop! She will be going through the demonstration step by step. Her stocking pattern allows for ample creativity so you can customize your stockings to fit your own holiday style!

STOCKING SUPPLIES & TOOL LIST: Here's what you'll need ahead of time if you'd like to follow along!

Pattern of stocking (She drew hers on four pieces of scrap paper which she stapled together).
2 types of contrasting fabric. Make any type of stocking (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Winter Solstice, etc.). The fabric and design elements will shape your theme.
Stocking fabric: enough to cut two pattern pieces.
Lining fabric: enough to cut two pattern pieces (the pieces will be slightly longer than the stocking fabric – this ends up being the cuff at the top of the stocking).
Same amount interfacing that you needed for stocking fabric (unless your fabric is already quite stiff and sturdy).
Any embellishments you prefer to use on your stocking (e.g., rick rack, ribbons, appliqué, felt, rhinestones, glitter, etc.). This will be applied after cutting but before sewing.
Something to make the loop for the stocking. You can use the fabric, but you could make the loop out of other things: shoe laces, ribbon, webbing, metal ring, etc.
Thread (can match or contrast – there is a little top-stitching so thread will show).
Sewing machine
Pins
Scissors
Iron
Ironing board

If you have any questions before the workshop about materials, just send a convo to Cathy at fernfiddlehead!

Have your own brilliant idea for an online video workshop you'd like to host? Send you pitch to mary@etsy.com to get started!