Sep
30
Anna from Noodlehead shows how she organized her sewing tools. She mounted a magnetic strip to the wall to create an handy place to stash her scissors, needles, and other sharp-ended metal sewing tools she wants to keep out of her…
Sep
18
If you like to add a little machine embroidery to your sewing projects, then check out Apex Embroidery Fonts & Designs. They have a full selection of fonts for monogramming or personalizing sewn objects, and they’ll be adding a new…
Sep
12
Gwen from After the Dress (and now Gwyn Hug) is now offering her popular “How Much Fabric” reference tables printed on plastic wallet cards. If you’ve ever found fabulous fabric while out shopping and then thought, “I’d love to make a…
Sep
8
Rian from Presser Foot shares her needle chart that shows which type of sewing machine and hand sewing needle to use with different types and weights of fabric. She keeps a copy next to her sewing machine so it’s right where…
Sep
7
If you’ve got a collection of old lace and eyelet trims, there are most likely at least a few of them with stains or yellowing. They may even be stored in a baggie, all balled up together. (This is what…
Sep
7
Quirky Dolls from Sew Simply Handmade makes these unique pincushion dolls. She gives each one a name and a unique personality, and then accessorizes them accordingly. Want one of your own? You can purchase them from her Etsy shop.
[photo from Quirky…
Sep
6
If you want to get into the world of sewing but don’t want to spend several hundred dollars (or more) on a fancy new sewing machine, why not give an older machine a whirl? Frankly, I prefer sewing on my…
Sep
3
In their article, Understanding Filler Materials, the folks at Sew4Home discuss the many options for stuffing handmade pillows. Go to the article.
[photo from Sew4Home]
[tags]sewing, stuffing, filler, pillows[/tags]
Aug
31
Bubble Jet set and iron-on transfers are two common ways of printing your own fabric at home. But which one is best? It turns out that it depends on your project. Maitreya from craftlog.org gives a side-by-side comparison of the strengths…
Aug
17
If the instructions on the little plastic invisible zipper feet leave you confused or frustrated, then take a look at this tutorial offered by Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog. They give step-by-step instructions and plenty of photographs to show you…
Aug
12
Even though it may seem at times that your sewing machine hates you, Laura from We Wilsons explains how a little TLC for your sewing machine can keep your sewing machine (and your relationship with it) running smoothly. Read her tips…
Aug
7
I recently had the opportunity to review the Mighty Mendit permanent bonding agent for fabric, and the Mighty Gemit embellishing adhesive. I had seen the advertisements on television, and was curious to see how well it worked. I cleared my sewing…
Jul
21
Feed Dog tells how he created this portable ironing station to hold his iron and all of the associated ironing paraphernalia (starch, water bottles, pressing cloths, etc.). It’s created from items purchased inexpensively at IKEA. Find out how to make one.
[photo…
Jul
7
Dawn from Two On Two Off has been researching her options for waterproofing fabric. She bought several waterproofing products, tried them out, and reports the results. Read what she has to say about waterproofing products.
[photo from Two On Two Off]
[tags]sewing, fabric, waterproof[/tags]
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Jul
6
ModHomeEcTeacher shares a tutorial on Curbly for making your own oilcloth using linseed oil and heavy canvas or duck cloth. Go to the tutorial.
[via Craftzine]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, oilcloth, diy[/tags]






