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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What I’m Sewing: Tabula Rasa Jacket
Q. Item Created A. Fit For Art Tabula Rasa Jacket Q. Independent Pattern Designer A. Rae Cumbie and Carrie Emerson Q. Fabric Used: A. Kanthi cloth (from a spread) Q. Special Embellishments/Notions Used A. Buttons painted to coordinate Q. Skill level required? A. Intermediate Q. Are the instructions easy to follow? A. The written instructions are very easy […]
Tackling Tulle
Whether you’re making a flirty tutu, a long flowing wedding veil or decorating for a bridal shower, it’s likely some tulle will be involved in the process. Like its netting cousin, tulle is an openwork fabric sporting allover holes for a transparent look. Netting has larger holes than tulle and it’s usually stiffer. Both are […]
Stretching Yourself: Using Elastic Thread
We’re not talking about aerobics, but using elastic thread! Building stretch into a garment is easy with this thin, stretchy strand and a little ingenuity. Sections of your project, like yokes, sleeves, cuffs, waistlines and bodices are all likely candidates for shirring. Shirring refers to sewing multiple parallel rows of stitching using elastic thread in […]
Tailoring Tricks Part 3: Hong Kong Seam Finish
Not all tailored garments are lined so that the interior seams are covered. Some are unlined, either because of the construction or style—think lightweight wool jacket or loosely woven wool wrap coat for spring. Without a full lining to cover the interior seams, they’re subject to abrasion and potential fraying, depending on the fabric weave. […]
Basic Sewing Tools: Marking Tools
Help! I’ve marked my fabric and I can’t get it out! No matter what you are sewing, you often need to find a way to mark key points on the fabric. You might need to mark stitching lines for darts, placement for pleats, buttonholes, or pockets. But nothing is more heartbreaking than to find that […]
What I’m Sewing: Pamela’s Patterns Jacket #121
For nearly a year, we have been featuring articles on independent pattern designers and their companies. Now it’s your turn to tell us who you are sewing and share your experiences. In this first article, Princeton Chapter President, Joen Venitsky, tells us about her experience making a jacket from Pamela Leggett’s collection of Pamela’s Patterns. […]
Fishy Flounces: Flounced Hem
Normally, fishing line would be found in the tackle box or with rods and reels in the garage, but why not try bringing a spool of it into your sewing room to create awesome ruffled edges and hems with your serger? The secret is encasing the fishing line in the stitching to create undulating edges […]
Time to Make the Masks
I relate to life in music, TV shows, movies, and media in general. For the past few weeks, when I woke up, I felt as though my life was the movie Groundhog Day. Remember when Bill Murray relived his day over and over again and couldn’t get out of the loop? That’s the way I […]
Can Silks be Washed?
One of my college classmates was a very recent immigrant from Korea and she once asked me to help her wash her “dance kimono.” Naturally I was eager as it is “common” knowledge that silks should never be washed. What I learned continues to influence my sewing today. Her kimono was pieced of over 50 […]
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