You may have seen an earlier video I made some time back now about using Knit Stay tape when sewing double-needle hems on stretch fabrics. This video was really more about the double needle than it was about the stay tape. It’s here in case you missed it. Then Anja … Continue reading
I know several of you also got the Brother 1034D serger for Christmas, or maybe another model. No doubt you’ve all made more headway with it than I have, and are already threading experts. Just in case there is anyone still not quite sure or confident, here is my step … Continue reading
As you know, every month I like to offer up a new free sewing pattern. But so many people have been asking me recently about how I make the patterns, how they can make their own, and how they can adjust patterns to fit them better or slightly change the … Continue reading
Do you ever shop for fabrics online? What about shopping for knit and stretch fabrics? Are you confident in where and how to shop for knit fabrics online, and how to make sure you are using the right kind of fabric for your project? I came to sewing only recently … Continue reading
How to add a lining to your Show Some Flare Skirt in 8 easy steps! Hi this is Judy from StoneyLonesomeSewWorks. I am a self taught sewer who has been sewing on and off for about 20 years but only became serious about 3 years ago when both of my … Continue reading
Do you remember that awesome tutorial and pattern that Anke shared for how to add a brushes bag section to the Easy Cosmetics Bag? I couldn’t make up mine right away because I had to wait for my closures to arrive from overseas but I was so keen to give … Continue reading
Did you see the owl applique I made following the instructions and pattern as one of the projects in the Fun with Fusible Applique course? He was destined to become a nursery pillow, nothing ‘too cutesy’ by request, but still colorful and fun. But so far he’s just on a … Continue reading
Have you seen owls have been everywhere the last couple of years. So I wasn’t surprised when one of the expectant moms-to-be in my circle asked me to make her an owl cushion for her nursery, but not one that was ‘too cutesy’. I’ve dabbled in applique before, and designed … Continue reading
Well, it’s been fun but our Christmas in July feature has now come to an end. I’ve been enjoying a wonderful vacation away from the computer (mostly) and want to give a great big THANK YOU to all the wonderful bloggers who contributed unique felt and fabric ornament tutorials for … Continue reading
To round off the wonderful blogging guests who have taken part in this Christmas in July series, today a total of 6 sewing bloggers share with your their tutorials for fab felt and fabric Christmas ornaments. These tutorials are all new, all written just for you and the Christmas in … Continue reading
Once more, fab sewing bloggers are helping me out during my break with these brand new tutorials written just for you. Looking for something quick and cute to sew? Then get your pins and needles ready, and sew in good time for the holidays this year with these Christmas Tree … Continue reading
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