Product Review – Vintage Singer Skirt Marker


Seam Ripper Joe…. and his Sewing Machine posted a picture of this vintage Singer Skirt Marker he bought for $6.00 (USD) at an estate sale this week and graciously allowed me to write about his great find.  I was curious and amazed that I’ve never seen this invention and didn’t know that it existed.  I immediately posted a comment “Does it measure the length? And What…

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Sewing Addiction?


I think I have a sewing addiction! I finished the three “Flouncy Bouncy Skirts” by So-Sew-Easy and now I’m ready to make one of her dress designs and another cute skirt. As soon as I finished the last skirt I started looking for fabric… It’s official I’m addicted! I love this skirt, because you can dress it…

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Sewing Tips: Top 5 Favorite Sewing Tips


I’ve compiled the Top 5 Favorite Sewing Tips viewed over the past two years. Check out the list, save or pin for later!   #1) Brother sewing machine review..  Two years later and it’s still running like new by LaCartera.   #2) Make your own gathered front top.. Free Sewing Pattern and Video Tutorial by So-Sew-Easy.  …

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Hit or Miss Follow-up


Here’s a quick follow-up to show the skirt and my attempt to coordinate! Stay tuned there’s more to come from LaCartera!  

Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab?


 What do you think?  Is this a Hit or Miss? Fab or Drab? I started making this skirt last night! I still need to add the elastic to the waistband and hem the skirt, but I wanted to share what I’ve done so far. I haven’t made any clothing for myself in nearly three years!…

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Sewing Tip- Tutorial: Make a non-slip Sewing Machine Foot Pedal Pad


 So Sew Easy shares a quick tutorial: Place your foot pedal where you want it to go, more confident now that it’s going to stay in place better than it did before. Your back will thank you! Read more… Is there a product, or a special technique that you love?  Submit your sewing tip here for a featured spot!…

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Sewing Tip- How to Make Thread Belt Loops


So Sew Easy shares how to make thread belt loops. If you need some of those thread belt loops that you used to see on dresses to hold the belt, these add a nice touch, hold the belt where it should be when worn, and when you take it off… Read more here…. Is there a product,…

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Handbag Junkie Winner!


The People’s Summer Choice Handbag! The Winner is: Living in Color Everyone, Thank you for participating in the People’s Summer Choice Handbag!  I will definitely have a “People’s Fall Choice” too!  In the meantime look forward to seeing the hobo handbag, the second and third place handbags to appear here, and on Etsy.  A PDF pattern and tutorial is on…

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Handbag Junkies – The People’s Summer Choice


The People’s Summer Choice is here! Thank you for your participation in my summer challenge! Your feedback created this handbag, and gave me so much inspiration!  I’ve listened to you loud and clear. Here’s a close-up of the #1 People’s Summer Choice Hobo Handbag.   What do you think? Is it a Hit or Miss?…

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Sewing Tip- Why is the red ball on one end of the seam ripper?


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…

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Whimsical Owl Pillow


I fell in love with this whimsical owl in Malaysia and she’s been staring at me for nearly a year.  I’m the first to admit that I am not a painter, and when I tried my hand at the batik technique I was hooked.  So when I was asked to create an owl pillow for…

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