Sewing Basics

How about these right… I think you’ll find the following nuggets of wisdom particularly insightful. Leave your comments below. Check out the second one in particular…

sewing basics 2b:using patterns

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Hey Readers! I’ve been comin across some crazy stuff the past few days from a few different blogs around the web which I just had to share with you. Check em out below…

not sew simple: A Matter of Life and Darts: Part deux

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Sewing Machine Reviews have been helping the stay at home mom as well as the large commercial business purchasing agent find the best sewing machine for their money. There are so many products on the market today that it is essential to take the time to read about Sewing Machine Reviews and do some Read the rest of this entry »

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I hope you’ve been enjoying my posts lately. I thought I might do something different today and rustle up a few bits of info from around the WWW. These are some of the news items and blog posts that have been popular over the last few weeks. Leave me your thoughts.

nobile: I need to know how to hem(sp?) pants, and sew a patch … Read the rest of this entry »

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“The ultimate DIY sewing machine repair manual”. Written by a qualified time served sewing machine technician with over 30 years experience of repairing and maintaining various makes and models of industrial and domestic sewing machines. A very comprehensive detailed manual which covers everything sewing Read the rest of this entry »

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Becoming a fashion designer is a creative journey in uncovering the student’s likes and dislikes. Styles and fads come and go and then come around again. This is true of the fashion design industry also, particularly so! The industry is often influenced by the entertainment industry (television, movies, music, Read the rest of this entry »

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How about these right… I think you’ll find the following nuggets of wisdom particularly insightful. Leave your comments below. Check out the second one in particular…

Sewing Lessons/InStyle goes DIY

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Here are a few tips and ideas when sewing with fusible thread.

Fill a bobbin (slowly) or use it in your lower looper to simplify multiple tasks. Fusible thread creates a temporary bond to hold things in place while you complete the permanent stitching. It should not be used alone to make permanent seams.

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Back with more news for you today. It’s amazing how much good information there is on this stuff out there if you know where to look. Three in particular that I found really valuable were…

Craftside: How to sew a shower curtain and towels from the book …

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A sewing machine can bring a lot of joy into your life as you begin to sew and create things on a regular basis. Whether you are somebody who is constantly sewing or just someone who pulls the machine out once in a while there are a few things you should do to keep it in top operating condition. After all, Read the rest of this entry »

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