Are there times when you just can’t find the right buttons to accent your project, and you long for something really unique? Well, never fear, you can make buttons look like anything your heart desires by covering your own. Forms Button covering forms come is sizes from 7/16” to 2 ½”, depending on where you’re […]
Fabric Sources: Other Living Things
This article is Part 2 of the Fabric Sources: Living Things series Plants (part 1) | Plants (part 2) | Living Things: Silk | Living Things: Wool There are other fabrics we haven’t yet covered that are usually not considered to be part of the silk or wool family. These include fiber from animals such […]
Special Offer: Carpe Diem Dress and Tunic Pattern from Fit For Art Patterns
Fit for Art Patterns is introducing its fourth core pattern, the Carpe Diem Dress and Tunic. It features a scoop neckline, natural shoulder, and square armhole construction for woven fabrics. Choose sleeveless, cap sleeve or ¾ length sleeve view. Each view can be sewn in one of three lengths — tunic, above the knee, or […]
Sew Thrifty
Every sewer seems to have a bit of a thrifty soul…whether it’s finding a great fabric at a bargain price or reusing something to create something new. An easy way to do both of those virtuous tasks is to shop thrift stores. We’re not suggesting that you do that as your sole source for sewing […]
Anyone Can Win Contest Entries 2021
View the entries from the 2021 Anyone Can Win contest. The Winners!
Ironing Board Basics
Ho hum! You may never give much thought to your ironing board—it works fine for pressing and that’s all you need…or so you thought. There are lots of options for this important sewing room tool. Depending on the amount of space you have, the ironing board can be freestanding, fold down from a wall cabinet, […]
Grams Per Square Meter – Why Does It Matter?
GSM stands for grams per square meter and is a standard industry-wide method of measurement of the density or weight of a fabric. (In the US, because we haven’t embraced the metric system of measurement, you might see this measured as oz/sq yard.) The GSM measurement is not thread count, which is a different method […]
Decorative Stitches, Part 2: In the Hoop
Have you ever tried to use the decorative stitches on your sewing machine and some of them bunched up or didn’t stitch evenly, or you ended up with crooked rows? The really wide stitches can be especially tricky to keep centered where you want them. The best option for a quality result is to bring […]
Fabric Sources: Wool
This article is Part 2 of the Fabric Sources: Living Things series Plants (part 1) | Plants (part 2) | Living Things: Silk | Living Things: Wool When you think of wool, you probably think of sheep, but did you know that the hair of some other mammals such as goats, alpacas, and rabbits may […]
Pressing Tools—Clapper and Sleeve Board
It doesn’t matter whether you tailor fine wool jackets or make casual everyday wear, or if you’re a quilter—getting a good press is of the utmost importance for a professional-looking project. There are tools to help with that process. Let’s take a look at two tools that work for all sewers and quilters—a clapper and […]
What I’m Sewing: Alba Jacket
Thank you to Kim Caywood from the Central Illinois chapter for sharing her information on working with the Alba Jacket pattern from Sinclair Patterns. We love this unique jacket. And it looks quite cozy, too! Q. Item Created A. Jacket Q. Independent Pattern Designer A. Sinclair Patterns Q. Name and Number of Pattern A. Alba […]
Pinking Shears—A Cut Above
Chances are good that if you’re serious about your craft, you have multiple pairs of scissors and shears in your sewing tool arsenal, and that may include at least one pair of pinking shears. These specialty shears have blades that cut fabric in a mini-zigzag or sawtooth pattern instead of just a straight line like […]
How to Use a Chisel to Open a Buttonhole
This short video shows you how to use a chisel to cut open a buttonhole and mark notches. ~Sheryl Belson
Fabric Sources: Silk
We are continuing our Fabric Sources series of articles with education on fabrics made from living things. While we are all familiar with leather being used in fashion and home décor, for the purpose of this article, we will only be exploring the sources that create woven or knitted fabrics. In this 3-part section, we’ll […]
The Diverse and Wonderful World of Bralettes
The first word that comes to mind when thinking about bralettes is comfort. The key is “no underwire.” From lounging around to dressing up, there are a variety of options and occasions for wearing bralettes. There are conversations about a certain disappointment after purchasing or trying on a beautiful bralette in a store or online, […]
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