I'm always excited when I get new books to review, and generally I stop what I'm doing at the time to take a peek inside, then go back later for more serious reading. Of course, one of the first … [Read more...] about Summer Reading – Quilting, Fabric Art and Sewing Green
Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Tips & Techniques
Sewing with Sheers
Sheers are great for summerwear, but they can also challenge even the most even tempered and experienced sewers. They move around a lot during cutting and sewing, they ravel and it's difficult to get … [Read more...] about Sewing with Sheers
Sewing oddities–marabou, boning & elastic
I've received some unique sewing questions lately and thought I'd answer them together: How do I attach marabou trim to an evening dress? Marabou is actually feathers sewn, glued and/or … [Read more...] about Sewing oddities–marabou, boning & elastic
Free sewing help with the SEW-lutions Guidelines
Did you realize that there's actually free help for lots of your sewing questions right here on the sewing.org web site? It's like getting a complete sewing book for free, and what's better than … [Read more...] about Free sewing help with the SEW-lutions Guidelines
Rolled hems, pant lining and home dec fabric handling
This group of questions spans a variety of interests: How do I make a rolled hem? The easiest way to make a rolled hem is to stitch it on the serger, using the rolled hem setting. The stitch … [Read more...] about Rolled hems, pant lining and home dec fabric handling
Sewing with metal, wood, paper, screen and more
Most of us are content to simply sew fabric--whether wool or cotton, silk or linen. But, oh no, some of us like to go beyond the bounds of normal and stitch other things as well. Do you? Today I … [Read more...] about Sewing with metal, wood, paper, screen and more
New Sewing Challenges
Most of us like to try new patterns, new fabrics and new stitches. But, sometimes we get into unfamiliar territory and have to ask for help. That's what networking with sewing friends is all … [Read more...] about New Sewing Challenges
Sewing Questions Answered
We get lots of questions on the blog, and aren't able to answer all of them individually. Some would require a full story-length answer. But here a few recent inquiries and resolutions: Can I use … [Read more...] about Sewing Questions Answered
More Sewing Answers
It's 22 degrees outside and we have 10" of snow, topped with a thick layer of ice on the ground. What better time to stay inside and answer a few sewing questions from blog readers. Keep in mind that … [Read more...] about More Sewing Answers
Wrapping Gifts with Fabric
Gift wrapping--you either love it or hate it! My husband hates it, mostly because I tend to demand square corners and paper patterns on grain with the box shaping (OK, perhaps it's a bit too much to … [Read more...] about Wrapping Gifts with Fabric
Fitting Thoughts
I've received several questions about specific fitting problems that really can't be answered without a personal consultation, and of course that's "virtually" impossible at the moment. However, I … [Read more...] about Fitting Thoughts
Fabric Beads
One of the fun things about attending Quilt Market, and also Quilt Festival which is open to consumers, is that you can go to lots of classes. I went to Kristal Wick's class about making fabric beads. … [Read more...] about Fabric Beads