Do you know why there’s a red ball on one end of the seam ripper? I can only remember using the seam ripper properly once! Usually I pick the seam completely apart, or I remove some of the seams and then I pull the rest of the seam apart with force when I’m frustrated. A friend posted this…
Category: Sewing
Sewing Tip – Serger Cover Tutorial
Sew So Easy shows us how to sew your own cover for the Brother 1034d serger. Quick and simple project, make it lined or unlined. Add your own design elements and decoration. Use the tutorial or join Craftsy to download the FREE pattern. Read more… Do you have a favorite sewing product, or a special technique that you love? Submit your sewing…
Sewing Tip- Ironing your Project
Stephanies Stuff say’s that she is a firm believer of ironing your work as you go. It makes a good item look professional. Here’s a look at her quilt she made for her nephew. “He’s the only one so it was pretty important for me to make it look its best. There’s not any hint of ironing in the post, but…
Sewing Tip-Easy way to turn a tube of fabric right side out
Turning a tube the right side out again once you had stitched the tube is pretty hard and it can get frustrating! It just all bunches up and gets too thick to turn. So Sew Easy shows you an easy way to get the job done. Read more here…. Do you have a favorite sewing product,…
Sewing Tip- Tutorial on how to sew a recessed zipper on a bag
So Sew Easy shares a tutorial on how to sew a recessed zipper on a bag. You can pretty much add this to the top of any bag which has a lining, so even if the pattern doesn’t call for it, you can split the lining and add in the recessed zipper. Just remember to place any inside…
Sewing Tip-Halloween Tote Bag Tutorial
Here’s a great sewing tip and easy tutorial from The Seaman Mom. This is a simple lined tote bag with a boxed bottom, easy to complete in just 30-45 minutes at a pretty low cost. I’ve made a toddler size but this can easily be adjusted for an adult size too. The tote is great for carrying around…
Sewing Photo Journal!
From concept design, to sewing a prototype… The Yoga mat bags have finally emerged! A sewing photo journal of the finished yoga bags! I have a couple more yoga bags that are ready for assembly, before I use my hand-painted fabric. Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera !
Sewing Tip- Make your own piping!
Are you tired of buying piping? Have you ever thought about making your own piping for your sewing projects? So Sew Easy saves the day and shares the how to… Piping can be made ahead of time and stored, just the same way you make bias tape from fabric left-overs and save it for the perfect…
Yoga Mania
I’ve always thought of yoga to be a form of meditation and stretching exercises, but after I started working with a Yoga Instructor on a product line I soon learned that yoga can be good for your overall health. There are millions of Americans practicing yoga (Yoga Mania), and I wonder how did this enthusiasm get past…
Sewing Tip-How to sew a bias facing for a neckline or arm holes
Here’s a great tip from So Sew Easy on how to sew a bias facing for a neckline or arm holes! Do you have garments you’ve either made or bought that have facings? How do you like them? Some of mine seem to work well, others are too big, floppy, irritating, show through to the…
Sewing Tip- How to Design a Sewing Pattern
Here are some great tips on how to design a sewing pattern! So Sew Easy shares how she develops a pattern from the early stages of the idea through to pattern development, testing, and the production of the samples. “When I look at it like this, including the time taken and all of the materials used in the process, it’s a…
I Really Think It’s Time for an Intervention!
My love triangle makes my heart skip a beat! I’m so excited about my new G Street Fabrics finds that I really think it’s time for an intervention! I hear them calling my name, and then they usually say…. Choose Me…Choose Me. Maybe not, but I do see what they can become. What about you? My first love is…
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