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…
Tag: Sewing
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…
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….
The Latest Thread – Patterns & Textile Designs
This week I’ve had sporadic Wi-Fi service, which has not only frustrated me, but slowed me down on adding my finishing touches to my PDF pattern. I managed to order a shirt pattern for my grandson, hand painted some new textile designs, and borrowed some vintage patterns to trace. So here’s the latest weekly thread! Pattern Making, Sewing Textiles and Textile…
Sewing Tip – Sew Easy Fabric for Beginners
Myra at So Sew Easy shares the best fabrics to use for your sewing projects! Working with certain fabrics for beginners could make your first sewing project a sure success! As you start to go beyond the invisible border of buying clothes and getting ready enter the wonderful world of sewing, it is important to…
The Latest Thread – Shopping for Textiles, PDF Pattern & More Textiles
This week I’ve been approving my latest design swatches, selecting fabric for my next projects, adding the finishing touches to the Sling bag pattern and collaborating with a friend on a print for her kitchen remodel. So here’s the latest weekly thread! Shopping for Textiles, Pattern Making and More Textiles It’s so exciting when my fabric designs arrive for review and approval! And this time was…
Sewing Tip – An Easy way to Apply Bias Tape to Your Next V-Neck Project
Myra at So Sew Easy shares a quick and easy tutorial on how to apply bias tape to create your next v-neck shirt. This technique can be use when you don’t want to sew a collar to your garment, making the garment lighter and easier to style ,which is perfect for the warmer days of summer! Click…
The Latest Thread – PDF Pattern Testing & Pattern Illustrations
This week we’ve been moving through the PDF pattern testing and some of the bags are finished! The pattern illustrations are almost complete and the pattern will be ready for release in another two weeks. I may have a moment or two to enter the Spoonflower design challenge before the deadline too. So here’s the latest thread! PDF Pattern Testing,…
The Latest Thread – PDF Pattern, Textile Design Challenge, & Shopping for Textiles
This week the PDF tester’s have been keeping me on my toes! I ordered my textile swatches, a little fabric for myself, and I’m thinking about entering the latest Spoonflower design challenge. I looked up this week and noticed most of my Etsy listing have expired, and I’ve been trying to keep up with my cool crafting…
Sewing Tip – How to use the Pintuck Presser Foot!
If you’re looking to add some decorative stitches to your sewing project, Myra at So Sew Easy shares how to use the pintuck sewing machine presser foot to achieve some pretty cool results! Accurate and straight sewing has never been easier with this simple addition to the machine. Often seen in heirloom sewing mixed in with other decorative…
The Latest Thread – Design Challenge
This week my focus has been on editing and testing my PDF pattern. I got to a couple of textile designs and the Spoonflower and Bucketfeet winner was announced. So here’s the latest weekly thread… PDF Pattern, Textiles, and Textile Designs I can officially report that the pattern looks professional and the measurements are perfect using Adobe Illustrator!…
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