pool noodle craft_8006Karen from Sew Many Ways shows what she used to make a quick – and dirt cheap – pincushion.  In fact, she figured that she could get 64 of them out of one $1 purchase.  Intrigued?  Go to Sew Many

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ballpointawlAbby Glassenberg from While She Naps, and author of the soon-to-be-released Stuffed Animals: From Concept to Construction, dishes on her favorite sewing tool.  What is it, you ask?  Why, it’s the ball point awl.  She uses it when …

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Have you ever wondered whether Fray Check really works?  Shannon from Shannon Sorenson Designs did, and so she created a little experiment.  She put some ruffled cotton fabric through the wash, some treated with Fray Check and others pinked, ripped, or …

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Donna Babylon shares a cool bobbin storage tip over at Sew4Home.  She uses something you typically find in a pedicure kit.  Intrigued?  Go to Sew4Home to see what she uses.

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Yesterday I gave you part 1 of my review of the Singer 160 Limited Edition sewing machine.  You can find part 2 of my review over in our Giveaways section. Oh… did I just give you a clue about the …

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You can buy handy metal bias tape maker gadgets at the fabric store.  But did you know that you can make your own from a disposable crat knife?  You know, the ones with the break-away blades?  PC from MeiJo’s Joy shows …

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Oooh, oooh, I’ve got some sewing machine news for you!  The Singer 160 is now available in JoAnn Fabric stores.  The Singer 160 is a limited edition machine, created to celebrate 160 years of Singer sewing machines.  The Singer …

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I love sewing on knit fabrics, but it can be difficult to find a local source for the stretchy t-shirt fabric you need.  They’re much easier to find online, but you need to pay attention to knit types, weights and fiber …

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Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows what she did with the collection of heavy washers that she got for Christmas.  (Yes, she asked for the washers…)  She wrapped them with ribbon and turned them into pattern weights.  They look like candy!!! …

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Jen from My Own Road shows how she created this cute sundress for her little girl out of a thrifted skirt.   The skirt would come down to the knees on a woman, but is long enough to make a full …

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Way back in January, the folks at Janome sent me one of their sewing machines (on loan) to use and review.  I’ve spent 6 months sewing on the Janome Memory Craft 6300, learning the ins and outs of this …

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Buying a sewing machine is a difficult enough decision when you’re an experience sewer and know what you’re looking for.  But buying a machine for someone who wants to sew, and maybe not being a sewer yourself, can be daunting.  …

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The zig zag edge created by pinking shears is more than just a decorative finish.  Those little triangles notches are actually pretty useful .  Chris from Pickup Some Creativity explores the more functional uses of the notched edge.  It’s part of …

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lnowak from My Little Blogspot shows how to make this super cute M&M Halloween costume.  And it’s not just cute – it’s easy to make, too!  Go to the tutorial.

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Like many sewists, I’ve amassed quite a collection of buttons.  Some are loose, but some are still stitched on to their cards.  Currently, my organization system consists of a large shoe box that I paw through whenever a project calls …

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