You’re probably familiar with pearl cotton for hand stitching efforts like cross-stitch, embroidery, smocking, threadwork and also for crocheting, but did you know that you can also use it in your sewing machine? Pearl cotton is a two-ply, twisted thread with a high sheen and it comes in a multitude of colors and some variegations. […]
Choosing a Fusible
When fusible products first arrived into the home sewing marketplace, they were stiff and frequently made the fabric bubble or wrinkle due to adhesion issues. Today, these new and improved heat-activated adhesive products are a boon to our sewing tasks. Let’s take a look at some of what you’ll find to expedite your sewing adventures. […]
Sewing Basics: Hand Sewing Needles
Hand Sewing: Needle Knowledge Although some sewists will do just about anything to avoid sewing something by hand, most will inevitably face times when hand sewing will be necessary to complete a project. Knowing which needle to choose for the project makes the task of hand sewing much easier. In this article, we look at […]
What I’m Sewing: Itch to Stitch Hvar Jacket
Today, Nancy Nix-Rice from the St. Louis chapter shares her experience sewing the Hvar Jacket from Itch to Stitch. In Nancy’s words… Although I sew primarily with patterns from the Big Four, I set a challenge for myself to sew a project every day of quarantine, using only fabrics and notions I have on hand. […]
Buttons: Attachment Antics
Button, Button Whether you use them functionally to close a garment, tote or other project, or you line them up as a border or trim or even string them together for a bracelet, buttons are definitely a fun sewing notion. You can find buttons made from plastic, metal, bone, rhinestones, wood and a host of […]
Working with Snaps
Snap to it! Snaps, the handy two-part fasteners that we often don’t think much about, offer a multitude of options for garment closures. Look for them in metal finishes (silver, gold, black or some colors) and in a multitude of plastic hues. There are also clear snaps available for greater invisibility and they’re ideal for […]
Sewing Basics: Getting to the Point of Pins
Do you know the different types of pins? Pins may not be the most exciting item in your sewing box, but they are a vital tool to anchor your fabric when you are sewing. When choosing the type of pin to use, there are several elements that should be considered as each type of pin […]
Fireside Chat: Heather Lou, Closet Case Patterns
Listen in as we talk with Heather Lou, founder and director of Closet Case Patterns. Heather has taken her business from her first pattern, the Bombshell swimsuit back in 2013, to an extensive line of 23 patterns, 7 supply kits and 4 online classes that are popular choices for sewists in all age groups. ~Sheryl […]
What I’m Sewing: Danger, Curves Ahead Tunic
After months of working 12-hour shifts in the Covid side of the the emergency room of Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, nurse and ASG member Kendra Mochel said, “Thank goodness I had my sewing to come home to. It helped me de-stress and get away from all the illness I was seeing every day.” And what […]
Using Striped Fabric to Bind an Edge
It’s Stripe Hype! Whether you’re binding a jacket front, collar or a quilt, using a striped fabric for the binding is a great way to accent the edge. Stripes come in varying forms—from simple two-color versions to multi-color patterning, wide to narrow—but one thing’s for sure: they’re fun! Stripes can be used three different ways […]
Serger Piping
Pipe it Right Perhaps you’ve never looked beyond the standard foot on your serger to see the other possibilities of this mighty little overlocker. Did you know you can actually make and install foolproof piping? Check your instruction manual or with your dealer to see about getting a piping or cording foot for your model […]
Fireside Chat: Emily Hallman
Emily Hallman is a shoe lover, bookworm, dog mama, fashion enthusiast, and sewist. She also publishes a capsule wardrobe blog and has over 40K followers on Instagram. Sheryl Belson spent some time chatting with Emily about color, style and the joy of sewing your own wardrobe, one colorful, coordinated collection at a time. ~Sheryl Belson, […]
Quilting Quandary
You’ve spent hours, days or weeks (OK, maybe years) tediously piecing your quilt top. It’s layered, basted and ready to go. It doesn’t matter if it’s a traditional look or totally mod, the next step toward the finish line—how to quilt it. You can, of course, hire a longarm quilter to do it for you. […]
Is Sewing Art?
“Advancing sewing as an art and life skill” If “art” is work that matters, we know the answer to the question, Is sewing art? is Yes!
Sewing Basics: Scissors vs. Rotary Cutters
The great cutting debate When it comes time to cut out your project, which do you choose, scissors or rotary cutters? Ask this question in any online forum or neighborhood group meeting and you will hear strong opinions on both sides. And those opinions often line up by what they sew: quilts or garments. My […]
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