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
Sewing and Crafting Book Reviews
Sewing 101 and Quilting 101
If you're new to the subjects, or just getting back into them after a long break, both these books, which are part of the Look, Learn & Create series will be helpful. Sewing 101 and Quilting 101 … [Read more...] about Sewing 101 and Quilting 101
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!
Sewn with Love: Classic Patterns for Children’s Clothes & Accessories
With a special little person in your life, whether your own or a grandchild, niece or nephew, this book is sure to entice you to make something mini. The styles and patterns address the idea of … [Read more...] about Sewn with Love: Classic Patterns for Children’s Clothes & Accessories
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
Sew Decorative – Quick and Easy Home Dec Projects
Looking for some quick and easy home decorating projects? The Sew Decorative book from the editors of Sew News magazine can help you out. Whether you're looking for place mats, pot holders or table … [Read more...] about Sew Decorative – Quick and Easy Home Dec Projects
The Sewing Bible One Stop Sewing Reference
As its name suggests, The Sewing Bible by Ruth Singer is a one-stop sewing reference book--all 306 pages of it! Whether you're looking for step-by-steps of practical techniques like seaming, hand … [Read more...] about The Sewing Bible One Stop Sewing Reference
Redwork from The Workbasket – 100 Designs for Hand and Machine Embroidery Complete With CD
You may remember The Workbasket magazine from years past...it was a handy primer for needlework and crafts, often complete with iron-on design transfers. Like many sewing resources of eras past, it's … [Read more...] about Redwork from The Workbasket – 100 Designs for Hand and Machine Embroidery Complete With CD
Upcycled Accessories – Sewing with Plastic
The subtitle of this Upcycled Accessories book explains it all--"25 Projects Using Re-purposed Plastic." Sewing, you say? YES...plastic can be sewn. Author Tracie Lampe reuses food packaging, store … [Read more...] about Upcycled Accessories – Sewing with Plastic
Buying a Used Sewing Machine
I want to buy a sewing machine, but I can't afford a new one. What should I look for in buying a used model? Buying a used machine can be a great idea, especially if you're new to sewing and not … [Read more...] about Buying a Used Sewing Machine
Sew, Craft, Quilt and Embroider with Sulky Stabilizers
The world of stabilizers isn't cut and dried and, in fact, myriad versions have been added in just the last year or so. There are cut-aways, heat-aways, tear-aways, wash-aways, fusibles and on and … [Read more...] about Sew, Craft, Quilt and Embroider with Sulky Stabilizers
Start with a Sweatshirt – and create a Jacket!
Who doesn't love the cuddly warmth or a sweatshirt?...It could be the national uniform of stay-at-home types, but it no longer has to stay home! Start with a Sweatshirt 2 is the second book by Nancie … [Read more...] about Start with a Sweatshirt – and create a Jacket!