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August 26, 2022

Suit-ability: Repurposing Suits for Other Projects

men's suits

Not all fabric we use in our projects comes from the fabric store—some comes from our own closets or from the closets of others near and dear. Have you noticed in the past few years that there are fewer and fewer men wearing suits? Blame it on the popular work-from-home phenomena or simply the trend […]

Tagged With: fabric, recycle, remake, reuse, sewing, textiles, thrift store sewing

August 5, 2022

Project: A Summer Hammock (preview)

Relax in your backyard with a book, enjoy a cup of coffee on the porch, or swing peacefully as you bond with nature at your favorite campsite in a colorful, decorative hammock. It’s said that hammocks guarantee an amazing sleep experience, whether it’s an afternoon nap, or a full night’s rest. Simple to sew, this […]

Tagged With: canvas, hammock, sewing project

August 6, 2021

Hot Pad Helpers

Whether you call them hot pads or potholders, the purpose is the same—to protect hands and table surfaces from the heat of a pan just removed from the stove or oven. Hot pads are an ideal beginner sewing project (perfect for kids), and they’re a fun way to use up scraps since they don’t take […]

Tagged With: easy project, hot pads, insulated fabric

July 16, 2021

Stabilizer Organizer

Tired of hunting for the right stabilizer every time you tackle an embroidery project? This project is a great way to keep them clearly identified and within easy reach. Carmen DePalma, a talented educator and ASG member, originally created the organizer for the Marathon Thread Company and has shared it with us. Sturdy Home Dec, […]

Tagged With: how-to project, stabilizer organizer

June 11, 2021

Make Your Own Luggage Tote

Finished luggage tote

After being cooped up at home for over a year, everyone is anxious to travel again, even homebodies like me. In anticipation of an in-person ASG conference, I decided to make a luggage tote that fits on the handle of my rolling suitcase. To get exactly what I wanted, I made my own pattern for […]

Tagged With: luggage tote, tote bag

April 29, 2021

National Zipper Day: Zipper Pansy Pin

Make this sweet pansy pin using designer zippers from Ghee’s! It’s easy to construct and is a perfect embellishment for any season. Feature one or several on a lapel, handbag or headband or decorate a hat, belt, or shoes. You can even make other unique jewelry like a necklace or bracelet. Materials 2 decorative zippers […]

Tagged With: National Zipper Day, zippers

March 5, 2021

DIY Table Runner

Run, Run… Table Runners A table runner can be used to add color and interest to any part of your home décor, showcase a display of collectibles, or it can be used simply to protect the dining table surface. You get multiple functions in one! A runner can even be used over a tablecloth to […]

Tagged With: home decor, sewing, table runner

November 13, 2020

What I’m Sewing: Pink Sand Beach Designs Fiji Tote

Charlotte Trayer from the Seattle Chapter of ASG created this roomy, fat quarter friendly tote bag. Q. Item Created  A. Tote bag Q. Independent Pattern Designer A. Pink Sand Beach Designs Q. Name and Number of Pattern A. #124 Fiji Tote Q. Fabric Used: A. Cotton/linen for exterior, Japanese cotton print for lining, other cotton […]

Tagged With: fat quarters, pattern, tote bag

November 6, 2020

Shower Power: Sew a Fabric Shower Curtain

Nothing’s more fun than sprucing up your home and as sewers, a little refresh is easy to do. So, why not start in the bathroom with a fun fabric shower curtain! Choose a bold print, fabulous stripe or even a luscious solid cotton or polyester fabric. Decorator weights work well and often come with coordinates […]

Tagged With: home decor, sewing, shower curtain

December 6, 2019

Creative Fixes

OOOPS! Much as we love sewing, things don’t always go as planned. Sometimes an accident happens in the process from cutting to finishing, or even at the first wearing. Rather than using any of ‘those’ words, it’s a lot more fun to try to figure out a creative solution to the problem that looks like […]

Tagged With: color blocking, patches, sewing, solutions

August 23, 2019

You Sew, Could You…

Necktie purse by Rosemary Fajgier

Whenever I hear those words, every cell in my body goes on high alert. I never know what will follow, but it is rarely good.  “Could you replace this zipper—in my jeans?”  “Could you hem my daughter’s prom gown, all six layers with ruffles?”  “Could you make floor to ceiling pinch pleat draperies for my […]

Tagged With: project, purse, sewing

August 2, 2019

5 Ways to Reduce Fabric (and Other) Waste

We’ve been on a sustainable and slow fashion kick recently. If you haven’t read our posts on Alabma Chanin’s contribution to the Slow Fashion Movement, how to ditch fast fashion, and where to recycle your fabric scraps, now is a perfect time! We’re about to dive into five different types of projects you can create […]

July 5, 2019

Travel Iron Caddy

Travel Iron Caddy

Whether you are packing supplies to take to ASG Conference, or heading to a chapter stitching event, this caddy is the perfect way to safely and easily take your travel iron with you. I made the caddy to fit my Sun Beam Compact Travel Iron model #GCSBT-100, but there are similar size models by Dritz, […]

June 28, 2019

Zip It Up

Ghee's - pink zipper bracelet

Zippers have a bad rap as being difficult to work with; however, they are simple to insert when stitched correctly with the proper feet. I recommend using the All-Purpose Foot and the Edge Stitching Foot. You’ll marvel at the ease of inserting zippers in pockets, pillows, handbags and garments when using the right tool. Consider […]

June 7, 2019

10-Minute Table Runner

10 Minute Table Runner

It’s always helpful to have a quick project idea in your toolkit for those times when you need a quick gift or when you’ve finished a difficult project and you just need a simple win. This ten minute table runner is the perfect gift or pick-me-up project. Material Required Theme Print: 10″-12″ (1/3 yard) of […]

Tagged With: home dec, project, sewing

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