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that style savvy friend or yourself : an elegant and luxurious shawl that is very simple to make. After sewing together coordinating rectangles of chiffon and organza, give the resulting wrap a sprinkling… Read more ... 
Hi all, I am Linda the felting editor, I am doing the sewing column for a while until the editor applications can be sorted out and approved. We did not want to miss the Holiday season and all the lovely… Read more ... 
I’m making a few little button-down tops (Yum-with puffy sleeves of course!) for myself and need to put in buttonholes. I haven’t done them in awhile so googled “buttonhole placement” to get a refresher course. Thought I’d share my findings,… Read more ... 
I can not tell you how many times new sewing students come to me with their machines and have NO idea what sewing foot goes to what project. Simplicity Homecare has made sorting out your feet, easy. Their super guide… Read more ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
This will make an 8 1/2″ tall Snowbear. Snowbear pg1