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September 16, 2020

Fireside Chat: Kimberly Jolly, Fat Quarter Shop

We recently had the pleasure of talking with Kimberly Jolly, owner of the Fat Quarter Shop and It’s Sew Emma. Between those two companies, she covers all sorts of quilting and cross stitching fabrics, supplies, and patterns. It was great fun to hear how this accountant turned creative and made her journey to where she […]

Tagged With: fat quarter, quilts, sewing, video

September 11, 2020

What I’m Sewing: Denim Jeans from Cashmerette

Our thanks to ASG member, Tina Gordon, for her review of this jeans pattern! Q. Item Created  A. Denim Jeans Q. Independent Pattern Designer A. Cashmerette Q. Name and Number of Pattern A. Ames 4101 Q. Fabric Used: A. Stretch Denim with 2% Lycra Q. Special Embellishments/Notions Used A. Rivets, embroidered pockets Q. Skill level […]

Tagged With: denim, jeans, pattern

September 4, 2020

Pearl Cotton… in Your Sewing Machine?

Photo by Colonial Needle Co

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. […]

Tagged With: pearl, pearl cotton, perle, thread

August 28, 2020

Choosing a Fusible

Fusible - web tape on binding

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. […]

Tagged With: fusible, fusible interfacing, fusible stabilizers, fusible webs, sewing

August 21, 2020

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 […]

Tagged With: hand needles, sewing, stitches

August 14, 2020

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. […]

August 7, 2020

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 […]

Tagged With: buttons, sewing, shank buttons

July 31, 2020

Working with Snaps

Stitching a snap

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 […]

Tagged With: closures, Fashion, sewing, snaps

July 24, 2020

Sewing Basics: Getting to the Point of Pins

Various styles of pins on cushion

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 […]

Tagged With: ball point pins, glass head pins, pin style, pins, quilting pins

July 22, 2020

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 […]

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July 17, 2020

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 […]

Tagged With: pattern, tunic, what I'm sewing

July 10, 2020

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 […]

Tagged With: binding, garment sewing, quilt, sewing

July 3, 2020

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 […]

Tagged With: overlock, piping, serger

July 1, 2020

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, […]

Tagged With: capsule wardrobe, sewing

June 26, 2020

Quilting Quandary

3 tape shapes

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. […]

Tagged With: channel, echo, quilting, stitch in the ditch

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