Maggie's Custom Design Tutorial for Sewing a Gift Bag from Recycled Materials Maggie's Corner is about learning to live a more sustainable lifestyle. We are about sharing information with the public … [Read more...] about Guest Blog Post- Maggie’s Corner
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Pattern In Action: New Look #6723- Guest Blog Post
Written By: Mary Ann Williams schoolofmoxie@yahoo.com http://www.schoolofmoxie.com I’ve discovered that many of my Moxie readers don’t sew and for my latest dress, I thought you all … [Read more...] about Pattern In Action: New Look #6723- Guest Blog Post
Kids Fashion- Guest Blog Post
Cindy Meinen www.siestasandsewing.blogspot.com Hi, I'm Cindy from Siestas & Sewing. Sewing children's clothing is my passion and with 4 victims kids to dress, I'm kept pretty … [Read more...] about Kids Fashion- Guest Blog Post
Thrift Store Remake- Guest Blog Post
Background about our guest blogger: In honor of National Sewing Month Shanni has decided to challenge herself and create a new piece every week throughout the entire month. To learn more about her … [Read more...] about Thrift Store Remake- Guest Blog Post
Best Fabric Choices for Quilt Backing
How do I determine the best fabric for a quilt backing? A quilt backing should coordinate with the front of the quilt, in color and in theme. A contrasting color can also be used for a more … [Read more...] about Best Fabric Choices for Quilt Backing
Using ribbing for a cuff or neckline opening
What's the best way to judge how much ribbing is needed for a cuff or neckline opening? Most patterns that call for ribbed cuffs or neckbands include a pattern for those pieces, or at least a … [Read more...] about Using ribbing for a cuff or neckline opening
What a Novel Idea!
Not only is the book title of What a Novel Idea cute, but it's designed around the use of novelty print fabrics that we all love. From monkeys, owls and boats to cupcakes and fish, chances are good … [Read more...] about What a Novel Idea!
Great Beginner Sewing Project – Bookmark
What's a good project for the very beginner sewer? If you're an experienced sewer, you often find yourself faced with this question from 4-H leaders, art teachers, etc. My suggestion is always a felt … [Read more...] about Great Beginner Sewing Project – Bookmark
Sewing Over Pins
I hear conflicting things about sewing over pins--can I or can't I? Some sewing machines tout that they can sew over pins, but anytime you try to sew over any "foreign" object, you're risking … [Read more...] about Sewing Over Pins
Adapting and Designing Sewing Patterns
If you love to adapt and alter commercial patterns or design your own, Lee Hollahan's book How to Use, Adapt and Design Sewing Patterns is for you. The 144-page volume details basic fit alterations … [Read more...] about Adapting and Designing Sewing Patterns
Stuffing Trick: Making Pillows Without Lumps
I love making pillows, but it seems that for some reason they always look lumpy when I stuff them with fiberfill. Is there a trick to smoother surfaces? The trick decorators use is to back the … [Read more...] about Stuffing Trick: Making Pillows Without Lumps
Sewing White and Light-color Fabrics
As summer approaches, we often stow away the wools and heavier fabrics in favor of light and airier versions to keep us cool. Along with that transition comes a color shift as well--to lighter colors … [Read more...] about Sewing White and Light-color Fabrics