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Get some tips for sewing with boiled wool

January 11, 2010 by Anne Weaver

boiledwoolThreads Magazine shares some tips for sewing with boiled wool.  If you’re using this warm but challenging fabric in your winter sewing projects, you’ll want to check them out.  Go to the article. [photo from Threads Magazine] [tags]sewing,… Read more ...

Limited time: 20% off at Contemporary Cloth for Craft Gossip readers

January 10, 2010 by Anne Weaver

From now until January 15th, Contemporary Cloth is offering a special discount for Craft Gossip readers.  Just enter the coupon code – craft gossip – and you’ll get 20% off your order (10% off fiberarts).  The 20% discount is storewide,… Read more ...

Avoid the soils and stains when using vintage fabrics

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver

blemishesonvintagefabricI love the look of a vintage fabric included in a sewing project.  But what doesn’t look good is when the vintage fabric shows an ugly stain or soiled spot.  Julie Finn shares an article on Crafting a Green World… Read more ...

Tutorial: Screenprint with contact paper to make custom fabric designs

January 7, 2010 by Anne Weaver

contactpaperscreenprint Ashley from Lil Blue Boo  shows how you can make custom fabric designs with screenprinting.  Instead of using photoemulsion chemicals to make the screen, she uses a much simpler method with contact paper.  Go to the tutorial. [photo from… Read more ...

Tips for prewashing your fabric before sewing

January 6, 2010 by Anne Weaver

If what you’re sewing is going to ever need to be laundered, it’s a good idea to prewash the fabric before sewing.  That way, any shrinkage or texture changes will occur before the fabric is cut and sewn.  Gertie from… Read more ...

Fabric sale at Chez Ami

December 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

chezamiCheck out the fabric sale at Chez Ami childrenswear!  Knit fabrics are on sale for 40% off, and wovens are as low as $2.50 a yard.   The color coordinated prints and solids are perfect for making clothes for kids! … Read more ...

Tutorial: Easy gathered skirts from jersey knit

November 25, 2009 by Anne Weaver

jerseyskirtDisney from Ruffles and Stuff shows how to make some easy gathered skirts from jersey knit fabric.  These soft, comfy skirts are a must for any wardrobe.  If you’re making a skirt for a small child, you might be able… Read more ...

Wool felt basics

November 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver

woolfeltrainbowWool felt is the fabric of choice for many sewers due to its durability, ease of use (no hemming required), and flexibility.  Kim from True Up kicks off her Wool Felt Week series with a short article describing the different… Read more ...

Vintage fabric sale this weekend in Little Rock, AR (US)

November 5, 2009 by Anne Weaver

There are few words that bring more giddy excitement to me than “vintage” and “fabric”, especially when used together.  If these words do the same for you and you’re in the Little Rock, Arkansas (United States) area, you’ve got to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Linen drawstring giftbag with doily applique

November 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Drawstring_giftbag_titleGretel from A Little Red Ribbon shows how to make this elegant little giftbag.  It’s made from linen and has a bit of doily appliqued on to it.  Your recipient will know from the packaging that something extra special is… Read more ...

Mixing prints in your sewing projects

October 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

mixingprintsMixing the prints in your sewing projects creates an interesting, lively look.  If done well, the mix looks like it came together on its own.  But anyone who has ever mixed prints before knows that the perfect combination rarely just… Read more ...

Giveaway from Holland Fabric House

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

holland1Sweet Tidings is hosting a giveaway for Holland Fabric House that I know you’ll want to enter.  The prize for the giveaway is your choice of 2 fat quarters and two meters of ribbons of your choice.  Their selection is… Read more ...

Overview of using acrylic inks on fabric

October 24, 2009 by Anne Weaver

paintingonfabricHead over to C&T Publishing Blog to get  the scoop on painting on fabrics using acrylic inks.  (Acrylic inks are different than acrylic paints; they explain the different in the article.)  Go to the article. [photo from C&T Publishing … Read more ...

Tutorial: Dip dye a garment (or yardage)

October 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

dipdyeLove Charles Vintage shows how to dip dye a wool skirt.  Dying a garment is a great way to disguise a stain or to just give it an update.  You can also dip dye fabric yardage for some interesting effects. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Lovely linen shopping bag

October 20, 2009 by Anne Weaver

linenshoppingbag Pascale from //Between the Lines// shares a tutorial for making this linen shopping bag.  The modern design is so lovely, you’ll want to carry it everywhere!  Go to the tutorial. [photo from //Between the Lines//] [tags]sewing, tutorial, linen, shopping,… Read more ...
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