Sewing » Sewing Website Reviews http://sewing.craftgossip.com News, patterns, tutorials and reviews Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:22:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Tutorial: Turn a wrap skirt into an elastic waist skirt http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-turn-a-wrap-skirt-into-an-elastic-waist-skirt/2010/09/22/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-turn-a-wrap-skirt-into-an-elastic-waist-skirt/2010/09/22/#comments Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:27:41 +0000 anneweaver http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=22965 Neeza from Neeza Needles loved the look of her pareo (long wraparound skirt) but didn’t love always having to be sure that it was tied correctly.  A little bit of sewing converted it to an elastic waist skirt.  She shares …

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-turn-a-wrap-skirt-into-an-elastic-waist-skirt/2010/09/22/feed/ 0 Win 1 of 3 Pay It Forward Little Frosty Doll patterns http://sewing.craftgossip.com/win-1-of-3-pay-it-forward-little-frosty-doll-patterns/2008/12/08/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/win-1-of-3-pay-it-forward-little-frosty-doll-patterns/2008/12/08/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:42:19 +0000 Linda Lanese http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=254

Hi all, this is Linda Lanese the felting editor and I am doing sewing posts for awhile along with the felting area.

I bought three of three pattern form an ETSY shop called Tomorrows Treasures and I am offering them …

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/win-1-of-3-pay-it-forward-little-frosty-doll-patterns/2008/12/08/feed/ 5 Panty Raid http://sewing.craftgossip.com/panty-raid/2008/11/07/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/panty-raid/2008/11/07/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:35:33 +0000 candi canncel http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=218 With all the things I have sewn in my life, I have to say that I have never sewn undies. Dancer trunks, yes- but underwear- no. I just never thought about making them. But DIY Style has changed my mind!…

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/panty-raid/2008/11/07/feed/ 1 TipNuts for Sewing http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tipnuts-for-sewing/2008/10/19/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tipnuts-for-sewing/2008/10/19/#comments Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:05:25 +0000 candi canncel http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=210 I just came across this marvelous resource! Tipnut.com has a whole lotta lotta info on everything. But man o’ man do they have some great tips for sewers! My fave tidbit is: 50 Tips For Sewing – A Collection …

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Simplicity Homecare has made sorting out your feet, easy. Their super guide …

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I just came accross this website called YouCanMakeThis. They feature an adorable little skirt for girls. Part bohemian part Princess, the Double Layer Stripwork Twirl Skirt is seriously cute!…

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/twirly-girls/2008/07/14/feed/ 0 Glorious Vintage http://sewing.craftgossip.com/glorious-vintage/2008/07/13/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/glorious-vintage/2008/07/13/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:41:10 +0000 candi canncel http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=145 I just stumbled upon a fantabulous vintage pattern resource that I wanted to share. Glorious Vintage has some seriously dreamy vintage sewing patterns. And oh, to make matters even cuter, the Proprietress is named Gloria!…

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Craft Elf offers some hand sewing techiques alomg with a stitch Glossary.

Sewing Center …

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/helpful-hints/2008/07/03/feed/ 1 Modern Sewing http://sewing.craftgossip.com/modern-sewing/2008/06/10/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/modern-sewing/2008/06/10/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:44:03 +0000 candi canncel http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=122 I am always on the lookout for fun new sewing pattern resources. I just happened upon Modern Sewing. This site has some interesting sewing patterns available and they are free! From a corset to panties, to men’s jackets …

]]> http://sewing.craftgossip.com/modern-sewing/2008/06/10/feed/ 1 Vintage Patterns http://sewing.craftgossip.com/vintage-patterns/2008/05/14/ http://sewing.craftgossip.com/vintage-patterns/2008/05/14/#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 19:33:58 +0000 candi canncel http://sewing.craftgossip.com/vintage-patterns/2008/05/14/ I adore sewing from Vintage Patterns. The gorgeous lines of a 1940′s dress or the wacky mod picture adorning a pattern package from the 60′s.

Mom’s Patterns is a great online store for vintage patterns. They stock detectable pieces from …

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might just be the answer .
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How adorable are these bunny’s?  They are actually Signature bunny’s that have been dressed up into cute little outfits.

You can get the free pattern from Craftbits.com

You will need:

Stuffing for filling
Calico
Large 2 inch pom pom
Embroidery …

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Amy from Angry Chicken has made these adorable barrettes. She has even provided instructions for you to follow, they are

super cute and can be co-ordinated with any outfit.…

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Cut out + Keep blog editor Cat morley has created a fun little project to help organize your fabric pile

the only problem I can see with this plan  is of course not adding your fabric swatches as they come …

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Sew Trendy is brought to you by the home sewing Association and is a great starting point for your sewing teen.

The Sew Trendy program involves select high schools and their communities in a year long sewing and design …

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