http://sewing.craftgossip.com Sewing news @ CraftGossip Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:44:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I was browsing around the Internet looking for a tutu pattern for one of my sewing students, when I stumbled upon Simplicity.com's latest ode to pet wear. If you have always wanted to be Little Bo Peep but needed a sheep- nows your chance! Or what about dressing as the Princess ... http://sewing.craftgossip.com/costumes-for-you-and-your-dog/2008/08/27/ Janome has paired up with the fabulous Threadbanger to create some cool sewing machines. TB12 features 12 stitches and a cast aluminum body. This machine is based on an older Janome model. As someone who sews solely on vintage machines because they are metal and not made of plastic like newer ... http://sewing.craftgossip.com/introducing-threadbanger-sewing-machines/2008/08/26/ I have decided that the best birthday present that I can give myself is to re-create my line of clothing. Yes, bring back Candiland clothing. I loved being a designer until one day I woke up and was so super burnt. It was about this time that I disciovered Craft ... http://sewing.craftgossip.com/girls-in-painted-dresses/2008/08/23/ Or, Perhaps I should say Ferrarri as I'll start ya off with the price- a whopping 9 G's. But ohh- it is a damn dreamy sewing machine. Here is a blurb about it: Brother's Quattro 6000D has arrived. This "Mega Machine" has a built-in computer that can teach you how to ... http://sewing.craftgossip.com/the-cadillac-of-sewing/2008/08/23/ Crafty Planet offers lots of crafty classes in Minneapolis, MN. From their Friday Night Sewing Workshop to a groovey class on Lacemaking, Crafty Planet aims "to save the world one stitch at a time". Crafty Planet 2833 Johnson Street NE MPLS, 55418 612.788.1180 Hours: Monday - Saturday 10-7 Sunday 11-5Share This http://sewing.craftgossip.com/crafty-planet/2008/08/21/ I have heard about Lori Marie from Pretty Little Things for awhile now, but this was the first time I ventured over to her site. ADORABLE! Everything- just absolutely adorable! Her studio is so delicious, it looks like candy! And every thing she makes is cuter than the last. She is ... http://sewing.craftgossip.com/pretty-little-things/2008/08/19/ As my birthday is coming, the number #1 thing on my birthday wish list is the Singer Izek Sewing Machine. It is SO cool. It combines sewing technology with video game technology to create one very unique machine. A friend of mine has one and from what I can gather (as ... http://sewing.craftgossip.com/sewing-with-game-boy/2008/08/18/ I am not really one to wear tee-shirts that say stuff. But when I was on vacation I went to the Seattle Mariners Stitch n' Pitch. An evening of knitting and baseball- besides sewing and cocktails, my other 2 fave pastimes! I was scoping around to find some ideas to transform ... http://sewing.craftgossip.com/new-and-improved-tee-shirt-make-ovah/2008/08/17/ Hi! I apologize for being MIA last few weeks. I was visiting family in Seattle and posting on a vintage computer with dial-up was nearly impossible! I hope you had a great few weeks!! Ah, vacation. One of my favorite words. Inspiration- another favorite word... Seattle proved to be incredibly inspiring. I ... http://sewing.craftgossip.com/im-baaaack/2008/08/16/ I just got a tip about this fabulous sewing lounge / retail store. The Thread Den was started by a group of girls who wanted to combine their love of clothing with sewing. Set in Melbourne, Austraila, the Thread Den aims to be a social hub for sewing enthusiasts and ... http://sewing.craftgossip.com/thread-den-in-austrailia/2008/08/07/