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Avoid the soils and stains when using vintage fabrics

January 9, 2010 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

I 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 Leave a Comment

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 2 Comments

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 Leave a Comment

Check 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 ...

Wool felt basics

November 10, 2009 by Anne Weaver 2 Comments

Wool 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 Leave a Comment

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 ...

Mixing prints in your sewing projects

October 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mixing 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 1 Comment

Sweet 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 1 Comment

Head 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 Leave a Comment

Love 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 ...

How much yardage is in a thrifted sheet?

October 14, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Thrifted sheets are one of my favorite sources of vintage yardage. Of course, sheets don’t come in the standard 44″ or 60″ widths we’re used to seeing in the fabric store. Luck for us, Crafting a Green World gives the… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Timber by Jessica Levitt

October 9, 2009 by Anne Weaver 1 Comment

The Fabric Shopper has a sneak peek of the upcoming Timber line by Jessica Levitt. Go see the sneak peeks. [photo from The Fabric Shopper] [tags]sewing, fabric, sneak peek, timber, jessica levitt[/tags]… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Party Dress by Mo Bedell

October 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Mo Bedell gives a sneak peek of her upcoming fabric line, Party Dress. It’s a debut line by new fabric company Blue Hill Fabrics. Shown here is the Fiesta colorway. It’s also available in Shindig (blues) and Soiree (pastels). See… Read more ...

Sneak peek: Naturella by Patricia Bravo

October 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

Patricia Bravo from Art Gallery Fabrics gives us a sneak peek of Naturella, her new fabric line that she’ll introduce at Quilt Market next week. Expect to see them in the stores in March 2010. I can’t wait! See more … Read more ...

Giveaway: Flannel Queen grand opening

September 26, 2009 by Anne Weaver Leave a Comment

In celebration of her new online shoppe, Flannel Queen is giving away three yummy flannel prizes from her shop. (Just in time for cool weather, too!) One winner will receive a fat quarter pack of 6 prints, another winner will… Read more ...

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