Sewing Techniques – Page 32

Project Runway is Back!

July 17, 2008 by candi canncel

Yay! My favorite show, Project Runway is back for a brand new season! The Season Premiere was last night and boy, was it good. Seriously, a LOT of design talent coupled with some interesting folks, to say the least (including… Read more ...

The Great Outdoors

July 6, 2008 by candi canncel

Last year my boyfriend (pictured) told me he was going to take a class called “Wilderness Travel Course” offered through the Sierra Club. It would involve a bunch of survival skills and a whole lot of camping and hiking. To… Read more ...

Helpful Hints

July 3, 2008 by candi canncel

I thought it might be helpful to compile a list of websites that offer Helpful Sewing Tips. Ya never know when you might need the help! Craft Elf offers some hand sewing techiques alomg with a stitch Glossary. Sewing Center … Read more ...

How to Sew a Traditional Mexican Dress

June 27, 2008 by candi canncel

Living in Los Angeles, you get exposure to a lot of Mexican culture. There is a really cool old part of downtown called Olvera Street. Ripe with delicious Mexican restaurants and kitschy souvenir shops, this is the closest you can… Read more ...

Secret History of the Bra

June 21, 2008 by candi canncel

I just stumbeled upon the National Geographic Channel feature tonight: Man Made- Secret History of the Bra. From the history to consruction techniques, this show promises to delve into an area that half of the population wears yet few… Read more ...

Socktopus and Friends

June 2, 2008 by candi canncel

The long lost cousin of the famous Sock Monkey, Soctopus is an eight-legged creature made from traditional red heel socks and button eyes. Friends of Socktopus features adorable Do-It-Yourself Kits that are super affordable and very easy to make. Or… Read more ...

How To Use A Needle Threader

September 10, 2007 by Shellie Wilson

Ok, so I first thought who doesn’t know how to use a needle threader and what’s the point of this article? but then I realized my husband didn’t even know what it was let alone what it did. Debbie Colgrove… Read more ...

Snow bear

August 14, 2007 by suzi hollihan

How far you do think Christmas is away? You may as well start making crafts now! You know you will be rushed on the 24th! http://teddiesbylauralynn.com/free-patterns/patterns.html Snowbear Pattern

This will make an 8 1/2″ tall Snowbear.Â Snowbear pg1
Snowbear pg2… Read more ...