All sewing enthusiasts can agree, it’s very difficult to decide when to change or replace your old sewing machine. Imagine using that same sewing machine for decades, and all the memories that attach to it. What if you inherited the machine from your Mom or even your GrandMa? Wouldn’t that make … Continue reading
In this fourth and final part of the Walking Shorts Sew Along, we will be adding cuffs to any pair of shorts or pants can be easily done if you follow the instructions below. If you have missed the first three parts here are the links to take you … Continue reading
Most of us simply can’t find enough time to sew. However, sometimes when I just have to sew something, I wish I had a list of small projects that I could fit into the short time I have available. So a few months ago, I started making a list of … Continue reading
In this third part of the Walking Shorts Sew Along, we will be sewing a waistband to a fly front zipper. But before that, I will be showing you how to trace the waistband so you can learn the process from pattern making to final sewing. We are doing a … Continue reading
We’re delighted to announce the winners of the $1,000 Fabric.com Giveaway today. If you recall, in order to allow more people to win, we’re dividing the total prize into four winners of $250 each to spend at Fabric.com as they please. Unlike some of the previous giveaways sponsored by Fabic.com, this … Continue reading
It’s never too late to be ready for back-to-school! Having sent two kids off to school each fall for over ten years now I know it’s important to get ready for the big day as soon as possible. To help, we’ve put together what we think is the ultimate back-to-school sewing … Continue reading
Just a quick reminder to everyone that the $1,000 Fabric.com Giveaway ends SOOOOON! There’s still time to get another couple entries in before the competition closes at midnight, US East Coast time Monday, July 31. Also, we’ve made a final update to the “Tell Us What You’d Make” entry where … Continue reading
We were particularly excited to learn recently that our YouTube Channel reached the milestone of 100,000 subscribers! Thanks for all our readers, viewers and subscribers! YouTube has a fun tradition of sending “play button” awards to YouTubers as they reach certain milestones. While we’ve only hit the first milestone at this … Continue reading
During most of the year, I try to provide our readers with a variety fun and informative sewing-related articles as well as at least one free sewing project and pattern each and every week. However, as I mentioned in a recent email, I’m away on vacation with my family now. You … Continue reading
Summer Party Sewing! Summer is the time for fun at the beach and all kinds of outdoor activities. It’s also the time when friends and families get together for barbecues, cookouts, block parties, and garden soirees. I don’t know about you, but I always seem to be missing something when … Continue reading
No one can deny that most people love clothing with tasteful embellishments. They are eye-catching and of course, elegant. In today’s fashion world, the tasteful embellishing of clothing is very popular. And often a tasteful embellishment makes the difference and causes us to have a second look at a garment … Continue reading
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