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by Anne Weaver
You can buy handy metal bias tape makerby Anne Weaver
Oooh, oooh, I’ve got some sewing machine news for you! The Singer 160 is now available in JoAnn Fabric stores. The Singer 160 is a limited edition machine, created to celebrate 160 years of Singer sewing machines. The Singer… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
I love sewing on knit fabrics, but it can be difficult to find a local source for the stretchy t-shirt fabric you need. They’re much easier to find online, but you need to pay attention to knit types, weights and… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Toni from Sugar Tart Crafts shows what she did with the collection of heavy washers that she got for Christmas. (Yes, she asked for the washers…) She wrapped them with ribbon and turned them into pattern weights. They look like… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Jen from My Own Road shows how she created this cute sundress for her little girl out of a thrifted skirt. The skirt would come down to the knees on a woman, but is long enough to make a full… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Way back in January, the folks at Janome sent me one of their sewing machines (on loan) to use and review. I’ve spent 6 months sewing on the Janome Memory Craft 6300by Anne Weaver
Buying a sewing machine is a difficult enough decision when you’re an experience sewer and know what you’re looking for. But buying a machine for someone who wants to sew, and maybe not being a sewer yourself, can be daunting. … Read more ... by Anne Weaver
The zig zag edge created by pinking shearsby Anne Weaver
lnowak from My Little Blogspot shows how to make this super cute M&M Halloween costume. And it’s not just cute – it’s easy to make, too! Go to the tutorial.
[photo from My Little Blogspot]
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Like many sewists, I’ve amassed quite a collection of buttons. Some are loose, but some are still stitched on to their cards. Currently, my organization system consists of a large shoe box that I paw through whenever a project calls… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Vanessa from Crafty Gemini shares a tip on her blog for cleaning the sole plate of your iron without using expensive or messy cleaners. I won’t spoil the surprise and tell you here what it is, but I can tell… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Have you seen the new Remix line by Ann Kelle for Kaufman fabrics? I love the bright colors and the fun, graphic prints! The swatches at the Kaufman site are pretty enough, but if you head over to Ann Kelle’s … Read more ... by Anne Weaver
by Anne Weaver
Anna from Noodlehead and Cheryl from a pretty cool life guest blog over at Pickup Some Creativity with her list of sewing essentials. This is the first installment in the Sewing 101 series at Pickup Some Creativity. If you’re a… Read more ... by Anne Weaver
Aren’t these sewing pins cute?? Miss Muffin from Muffins and More is giving away two sets of her handmade sewing pins, and allyou have to do to enter is leave a comment at her blog with a suggestion for a… Read more ...