make it: fabric postcards

First things first.  I'm continually reminded how totally out of my league I am in this hobby of crafting and sewing when I check up on all the blogs I follow.  (And I actually read every blog I follow - yikes!  Talk about a time commitment!)  There are some AMAZINGLY creative people in this world, and every once in awhile I get to find myself featured alongside of these talented crafters.  This week I'm pinching myself for tutorials that were featured on: 
One Pretty Thing created by Rachel

Sew Cute Tuesday on Creative Itch authored by Misty

Under the Table and Dreaming by Stephanie Lynn

Second things second.  Yesterday, I posted a tutorial for a no-sew fabric postcard that takes less than 10 to 15 minutes to complete.  Today, I'm showing off a fabric postcard tutorial that takes a few more minutes and a sewing machine.  

Find yourself the following supplies:
1 - 4 x 5 inch rectangle of fast2fuse Double-Sided Fusible Stiff Interfacing
1 - 4 x 5 inch rectangle of plain or solid fabric
1 - 5 x 6 inch rectangle of contrasting fabric
embroidery thread and Peel n Stick Fabric Fuse Permanent Adhesive (optional)

1)  If you want to embroider a line down the center of the side you will write on, do that first in the middle of the 4 x 5 fabric rectangle.  I did this on some postcards, but not the one you see in this particular tutorial.

2)  Fuse 4 x 5 inch fabric rectangle to one side of stiff interfacing according to package directions.  Now center this piece in the middle of the 5 x 6 piece with and fuse to the other side of the interfacing.

3)  Double-fold all the edges of the 5 x 6 piece up around the 4 x 5 rectangle and iron.

4)   Sew around the folded edge.  This will sew fabric and interfacing together.

5)  If you used solid fabric and would like to add shapes, use Peel n Stick Fabric Fuse Permanent Adhesive according to package directions. 

Behold a beautifully unique postcard.  Stick a stamp on it and . . .

craft on!