Petro of Creative Homemaking shared this easy tutorial on how to laminate fabric at home. There’s a variety of great sewing projects that require laminated fabric. Read more here… The product used in the tutorial was *Vilene Lamifix transparent; width 17.55 inch/45cm, price per meter $15.15 (USD). Lamifix is a new iron-on transparent film that can be…
The Latest Thread – Shopping, Fashion School, & Textile Designs
Every week this summer has been packed full of fun! I received my collection of presser feet, I’ve been looking into the Fashion School Crash Course, prepared my next textile collection for sale, and looking forward to my grandson’s birthday especially pictures of his little outfit! So here’s the latest weekly thread… Shopping, Fashion School & Textile Designs (Before we get started I…
Sewing Tip – New “Green” Textiles of the Future
If you’re looking for new textile options, Myra at So Sew Easy shares some old and new fabrics for those who are ecologically and environmentally conscious… Different kinds of eco-friendly fabric and textiles are now being developed and those who are ecologically aware are keeping watch of these innovative and sustainable fabrics. These new “green” super textiles may be…
Design Challenge – Voting Ends Soon!
It’s time to vote for your favorite Spoonflower and Betabrand design! The winner is selected by the number of votes received so I need your help! Voting ends on July 26, 2016. The entries are in random order so I’m unable to link you directly to my entry, but you can also vote for other designs too. There are 500+ entries…
The Latest Thread – Sewing, Shopping, Textile Design and Design Challenge
This week I created a laptop bag for myself, found a sewing/quilting expo nearby in September, received my fat quarter designs, became an Instagram sensation and I still need your vote for my latest Spoonflower design challenge with Betabrand! So here’s the latest weekly thread… Sewing Expo, Sewing Textiles, and Textile Designs The Sewing Expo is coming to Fredericksburg, Virginia!…
Sewing Tip – Sewing With Sweater Knits
If you’ve never used sweater knits before these tips may change your mind! Myra at So Sew Easy shares sewing tips on how to select sweater knits, patterns, and the proper sewing machine settings to get the best results! These highly textural, stretch fabrics can be cozy, lacy, casual, or sophisticated. With a good sweater knit and a little…
Design Challenge – I Need Your Vote!
It’s time to vote for your favorite Spoonflower and Betabrand design! The winner is selected by the number of votes received so I need your help! Voting ends on July 26, 2016. The entries are in random order so I’m unable to link you directly to my entry, but you can also vote for other designs too. There are 500+ entries…
The Latest Thread – Etsy Shop,Textile Design and Design Challenge
This week I’ve cleaned up my Etsy shop and gave it a new beautiful look! I entered the Spoonflower design challenge with Betabrand, added some new buttons for the blog and started working on the next PDF pattern. So here’s the latest thread… Textile Design and Challenge The Spoonflower & Betabrand design challenge was to create a classic…
Sewing Tip – Fabric Ideas for Long Lasting Children’s Wear
Myra at So Sew Easy shares a few simple tips to apply when selecting fabric for children’s clothes. All parents would agree that it’s a herculean task to maintain children’s clothes. All the chocolates and cookies that they snack on inevitably leave their mark on that pretty dress or handsome pair of pants, not to…
The Latest Thread – PDF Pattern, Sewing, Textile Design and Design Challenge
This week I finished my grandson’s birthday present and focused on creating two new fabric collections. I decided on an idea for the newest Spoonflower design challenge with Betabrand, and ordered some fat quarters on sale! The biggest relief was the release of the PDF sling bag pattern! So here’s the latest weekly thread… PDF Pattern, Sewing Textiles, and Textile Designs To all of my blog…
PDF Sling Bag Pattern – Release
The Sling Bag PDF is available for sale on Etsy! Feedback From Testers! This is a simple to follow pattern a nice project to sit and do with a cup of tea or coffee and make on an evening or in stages, the result its a Beautiful Sling bag you can wear at a gathering,…
The Latest Thread – Shopping for Textiles, PDF Pattern & More Textiles
This week I received my pattern from Sprout Pattern printed on my latest Spoonflower textile design to complete my LaCartera Baby project. I had a fun textile design session with my Auntie who tested out my painting techniques and focused on new textile design samples for a friend. I completed the Sling Bag pattern and will upload it to Etsy on July 5th….
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