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Sep

9

Buttonhole Basics

September 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I’m making a few little button-down tops (Yum-with puffy sleeves of course!) for myself and need to put in buttonholes. I haven’t done them in awhile so googled “buttonhole placement” to get a refresher course. Thought I’d share my findings, as buttonholes aren’t really like riding a bike- you can forget how to do them! [...]

Jul

18

Happy Feet!

July 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I can not tell you how many times new sewing students come to me with their machines and have NO idea what sewing foot goes to what project.
Simplicity Homecare has made sorting out your feet, easy. Their super guide to understanding presser feet is clearly written- so it is simple to understand.
You can also check [...]

Jul

17

Project Runway is Back!

July 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Yay! My favorite show, Project Runway is back for a brand new season! The Season Premiere was last night and boy, was it good. Seriously, a LOT of design talent coupled with some interesting folks, to say the least (including a servere tanorexic!!) If you didn’t get a chance to watch it and don’t want [...]

Jul

6

The Great Outdoors

July 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Last year my boyfriend (pictured) told me he was going to take a class called “Wilderness Travel Course” offered through the Sierra Club. It would involve a bunch of survival skills and a whole lot of camping and hiking. To him, this sort of adventure is heaven while my idea of outdoor adventure involves sitting [...]

Jul

3

Helpful Hints

July 3, 2008 | 1 Comment

I thought it might be helpful to compile a list of websites that offer Helpful Sewing Tips. Ya never know when you might need the help!
Craft Elf offers some hand sewing techiques alomg with a stitch Glossary.
Sewing Center USA, a Boca Raton, FL sewing store has a few good tips on their site. Especially good [...]

Jun

27

The Mexican Dress

June 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Living in Los Angeles, you get exposure to a lot of Mexican culture. There is a really cool old part of downtown called Olvera Street. Ripe with delicious Mexican restaurants and kitschy souvenir shops, this is the closest you can get to Oaxaca without crossing the border.
One of my favorite things to explore when [...]

Jun

21

Secret History of the Bra

June 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I just stumbeled upon the National Geographic Channel feature tonight: Man Made- Secret History of the Bra. From the history to consruction techniques, this show promises to delve into an area that half of the population wears yet few of us really talk about. Great material if you aspire to make lingerie or just fascinating [...]

Jun

2

Socktopus and Friends

June 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The long lost cousin of the famous Sock Monkey, Soctopus is an eight-legged creature made from traditional red heel socks and button eyes.
Friends of Socktopus features adorable Do-It-Yourself Kits that are super affordable and very easy to make. Or if you are into instant gratification, you can purchase one of a kind sewn sock animals. [...]

Sep

10

How To Use A Needle Threader

September 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Ok, so I first thought who doesn’t know how to use a needle threader and what’s the point of this article?
but then I realized my husband didn’t even know what it was let alone what it did.
Debbie colgrove from Sewing@ about.com has this “how to” well covered with her article “How to use a needle [...]

Aug

14

Snow bear

August 14, 2007 | 1 Comment

How far you do think Christmas is away? You may as well start making crafts now! You know you will be rushed on the 24th!
http://teddiesbylauralynn.com/free-patterns/patterns.html
Snowbear Pattern

This will make an 8 1/2″ tall Snowbear. Snowbear pg1
Snowbear pg2
Snowbear pg3
Materials:
Mohair/Fur fabric: A fat 1/8th yard of mohair / fur
Prototype was made from 5/8″ semi sparse, curly matted mohair.
Joint discs: [...]

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