Sewing Supplies – Page 6

Machine embroidery fonts from Apex

September 18, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you like to add a little machine embroidery to your sewing projects, then check out Apex Embroidery Fonts & Designs. They have a full selection of fonts for monogramming or personalizing sewn objects, and they’ll be adding a… Read more ...

“How Much Fabric” reference cards

September 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Gwen from After the Dress (and now Gwyn Hug) is now offering her popular “How Much Fabric” reference tables printed on plastic wallet cards. If you’ve ever found fabulous fabric while out shopping and then thought, “I’d love to… Read more ...

Which needle should you use?

September 8, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Rian from Presser Foot shares her needle chart that shows which type of sewing machine and hand sewing needle to use with different types and weights of fabric. She keeps a copy next to her sewing machine so it’s right… Read more ...

Tutorial: Clean and organize your lace trim stash

September 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you’ve got a collection of old lace and eyelet trims, there are most likely at least a few of them with stains or yellowing. They may even be stored in a baggie, all balled up together. (This is what… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Pincushion dolls

September 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Quirky Dolls from Sew Simply Handmade makes these unique pincushion dolls. She gives each one a name and a unique personality, and then accessorizes them accordingly. Want one of your own? You can purchase them from her Etsy shop.… Read more ...

Tutorial: Getting started with an older sewing machine

September 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If you want to get into the world of sewing but don’t want to spend several hundred dollars (or more) on a fancy new sewing machine, why not give an older machine a whirl? Frankly, I prefer sewing on my… Read more ...

Different Types Of Pillow Stuffing And which to use

September 3, 2009 by Anne Weaver

In their article, Understanding Filler Materials, the folks at Sew4Home discuss the many options for stuffing handmade pillows. Go to the article. [photo from Sew4Home] Have you seen those snuggle chairs and sensory beanbags such as Kloudsac that… Read more ...

Get the low-down on printable fabric vs. iron on transfer

August 31, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Bubble Jet set and iron-on transfers are two common ways of printing your own fabric at home. But which one is best? It turns out that it depends on your project. Maitreya from craftlog.org gives a side-by-side comparison of the… Read more ...

How to Put an invisible zipper foot on your Sewing machine

August 17, 2009 by Anne Weaver

If the instructions on the little plastic invisible zipper feet leave you confused or frustrated, then take a look at this tutorial offered by Coats & Clark’s Sewing Secrets blog. (This blog is no longer activie and re-directs) We were… Read more ...

Tips: Keep your sewing machine happy and humming

August 12, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Even though it may seem at times that your sewing machine hates you, Laura from We Wilsons explains how a little TLC for your sewing machine can keep your sewing machine (and your relationship with it) running smoothly. Read her … Read more ...

Review: Mighty Mendit and Mighty Gemit

August 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

I recently had the opportunity to review the Mighty Mendit

permanent bonding agent for fabric, and the Mighty Gemit embellishing adhesive. I had seen the advertisements on television, and was curious to see how well it worked. I cleared my… Read more ...

Tutorial: DIY portable ironing station

July 21, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Feed Dog tells how he created this portable ironing station to hold his iron and all of the associated ironing paraphernalia (starch, water bottles, pressing cloths, etc.). It’s created from items purchased inexpensively at IKEA. Find out how … Read more ...

Products for waterproofing fabric

July 7, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Dawn from Two On Two Off has been researching her options for waterproofing fabric. She bought several waterproofing products, tried them out, and reports the results. Read what she has to say about waterproofing products. [photo from Two On … Read more ...

Tutorial: Make your own oilcloth

July 6, 2009 by Anne Weaver

ModHomeEcTeacher shares a tutorial on Curbly for making your own oilcloth using linseed oil and heavy canvas or duck cloth. Go to the tutorial. [via Craftzine] [tags]sewing, tutorial, fabric, oilcloth, diy[/tags]… Read more ...

All about sergers

June 29, 2009 by Anne Weaver

Meg from Fashioned by Meg shares her knowledge of sergers with an article on Sew, Mama, Sew! blog. If you’re considering buying a serger, or if you have a serger that you haven’t quite conquered yet, this article… Read more ...