Woven Elastics for your Sewing Projects When you follow pattern directions for the sewing project you are making, often the specifics about buying woven elastic for sewing are the length and width. For most of my sewing years I’ve followed the pattern specifics for the elastic, and just recently I learned that are different types […]
Knit Elastic: The All-Purpose Elastic for Simple Sewing
Knit Elastic used in Sewing Elastic is awesome! Knit elastic helps to create stretchy-relaxed comfortable waistbands, fitted sleeves or leg cuffs; use in casings or apply directly to fabric. Elastic is mostly functional but you can also find elastics that are used for function AND decorative style! I have been sewing for MANY years and […]
Curved Seam Allowances-Clip OR Notch?
Clipping and Notching Curved Seam Allowances You just finished sewing a project with Curved Seam Allowances, pressed and turned them right sides out….BUT seams aren’t laying smooth and flat, what do you do? Clip or Notch, that is the question! Why should you clip/notch a curved seam? To reduce bulk or give fabric edge a […]
‘Out of the Box’ Ideas for Sewing Themed Gifts
Sewing Themed Gifts for people who LOVE to Sew! Welcome to Amy’s suggestions for Sewing Themed Gifts! It’s always easier to shop for someone that has certain likes or hobbies, this page will show you ideas that any Seamstress, Quilter or Tailor would LOVE to receive! Designs on each of these gift ideas have been […]
Sew A Handmade Tooth Fairy Pillow
Sew A Handmade Tooth Fairy Pillow After several years of searching for a lost tooth under the pillow all while trying NOT to wake my child, I found a much better way to do this ‘tooth fairy’ job and decided to Sew A Handmade Tooth Fairy Pillow! My mom had given me a sewing project […]
6 Helpful Tips for Successful Pattern Piece Layout
TIPS for Successful Pattern Piece Layout After you have pre-washed your fabric and notions, made size adjustments on pattern pieces if needed, you are ready for pattern piece layout. (This article is referring to a store bought pattern.) Tip #1. Use a cutting board or mat to lay your fabric on. The ruler guides help […]
Decorate Nap Towel for Kindergarten
Decorate a Nap Towel for Kindergarten with Appliqué Congratulations, you have a little one who is off to school! Do you have a Nap Towel for Kindergarten listed on the school supplies list? I wanted to give my children an extra special school nap towel and thought it’d be cool to add fabric appliqué to […]
Make & Sew Fabric Garland
Make & Sew Your Own Scrap Fabric Garland This Fabric Garland is a fun and unique way to decorate for any purpose or holiday! Fabrics come in many different themes for holidays such as Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter. There are so many fabric themes, you can create your own reason for decorating with garland. […]
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