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Inspiration- Costumer Orry-Kelly

October 1, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I adore old movies and one of my absolute favorites is Some Like it Hot starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. In addition to the zany story line, the costumes are divine! Designer Orry-Kelly was able to transform… Read more ...

How to Make a Rad Shirt

September 27, 2008 by candi canncel 1 Comment

Janome and Threadbanger paired up to celebrate the launch of their sewing machines by having a “Make a Rad Shirt” contest. The winners have been announced and now there’s a cool new tutorial that will show sewers how to make… Read more ...

Nouveau Stitch

September 26, 2008 by candi canncel

For all you home decor enthusiasts, there is a fabulous new resource on the web. Nouveau Stitch is a Home Decor Sewing Forum that is dedicated to all things related to DIY home fashion. Members can post project info, resources… Read more ...

Handmade Wristlet Purse Giveaway

September 26, 2008 by candi canncel 1 Comment

Blue Bird Studios is having a contest for a delicious little wristlet purse. Just go to the site, leave a comment and a cute addition to your wardrobe could be yours! But hurry as one name will be drawn on… Read more ...

Inspiration from Anthropologie

September 23, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I just got the new Anthropologie catalouge and oooh, I adore! I get so inpsired thumbing through their look books, browsing online and venturing to their stores. I usually find so many amazing things I would love to have but… Read more ...

Project Runway Sewing Accessories

September 20, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

Pincushions, pins, tracing wheels, oh my! Joanns has started selling the Project Runway line of sewing accessories. Spawned my the super popularity of the show, these are must have items for any seamster. In addition to basic sewing goods,… Read more ...

Patterns on Sale at Joann’s

September 19, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

Today and tomorrow (9/19 and 9/20) all Butterick patterns are on Sale at Joann’s for just $1.99. Now, I usually don’t recommend Butterick patterns as I used to think of them as super dated, but I just scoped out their… Read more ...

Amy Butler’s Little Stitches for Little Ones Contest Begins Today!

September 16, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

Ohdeedoh! is having a contest to celebrate Amy Butler’s sweet new book. Here is your chance to show off your creations and you may even win some fantastic prizes!… Read more ...

Dammit Doll!

September 16, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

Craftbits has this quickie dammit doll and poem project for the stressed out folks in your life. You can use, abuse and take out your frustration on these easy little creatures. They also make darling dog toys!… Read more ...

Subversive Seamster

September 15, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

As I had mentioned, Stitch Lounge in San Francisco has closed it’s doors. But you can still benefit from their crafty wisdom. Subversive Seamster: Transform Thrift Store Threads into Street Couture by Melissa Alvarado, Hope Meng, and Melissa Rannels is… Read more ...

Coco Chanel on Lifetime

September 12, 2008 by candi canncel 1 Comment

Lifetime Television presents “Coco Chanel“, premiering Saturday September 13th at 8:00pm. This epic true story stars Shirley MacLaine. (hmm, not really the first actress that would come to mind to play Coco but she was really good in… Read more ...

Combining Patterns and Birthday Wishes

September 11, 2008 by candi canncel 2 Comments

One of my favorite sewing techniques is to combine patterns. I love to take an element from one design and mix it with another pattern to create something that is truly unique. For the dress for my Birthday Party, I… Read more ...

Craftyness on Flickr

September 10, 2008 by candi canncel Leave a Comment

I was scoping out Flickr the other day and came accross this adorable little doll created by HasenpfefferIncorporated. CUTE! Ah, but did ya know that CraftGossip has it’s very own Flickr pool? Yes, you can post pics of… Read more ...

A fun episode of Uncommon Threads on 9/10

September 9, 2008 by candi canncel 2 Comments

I just found out that one of the episodes that I did for Uncommon Threads is airing tomorrow on the DIY Network at 2:30am Pacific time and 5:30 am East Coast time (yikes!). It’s called “Girl’s Night Out”… Read more ...

Buttonhole Basics

September 9, 2008 by candi canncel 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,… Read more ...