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!…
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,…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
Last Call Handbag Junkies’ – Week Four Poll
Handbag Junkies’ this is the last call and the last poll to select the finishing touches to your hobo bag. Here are the results so far: The “People’s Summer Choice” is (drum roll please……) Pockets Front Pocket(1-2) Back Pockets (1-2) Inside slip pockets (3-4) Week Four: Last Call Please vote on what type closure you want…
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…
Handbag Junkies- Week Three (Closed)
Handbag Junkies you’ve selected the floral fabric during week one. Week two you selected the Hobo bag, which was nearly tied with three other bags. (The vote was so close that I’m thinking about making those later on.) I’ll start sewing the body of the hobo bag, and leave you to vote on this weeks poll . So handbag junkies it’s up…
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…
Handbag Junkies- Don’t Miss Your Chance to Vote (Closed)
There are only 2 days left to vote on week 2 poll! If you missed week one here’s the recap. I’m looking for all the handbag junkies out there to share your thoughts on the perfect handbag. There will be a weekly poll over the next four weeks using your ideas to create the perfect summer handbag. Every Thursday, you will have one…
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