When it comes to sewing, you just never know what kind of fabric name or style you will run into. That is because sewing is very diverse and inclusive. Once you run into those strange fabric names it takes
Continue readingSupport is always important. No matter what you do you need good support if you are going to succeed in life. The same goes for sewing if you want your organ pleats to be successful then you have to focus
Continue readingNecessity is the mother of invention. It seems that the Rip Skirt Hawaii was invented by an over-scheduled mom who wanted something to cover her rear end as she left the beach to do errands, like pick
Continue readingThere is rarely one size fits all in sewing. You have different sewing machines to do different tasks, different fabrics to create wonderful garments and you have a different style of bedspreads to fit
Continue readingGetting clothing to last is all in how you take care of the fabric once they get dirty. Some fabrics respond well to machine washing and drying while others do not. Bengaline fabric is in the latter group
Continue readingFlexibility is always good. You can find a lot of flexibility in different sewing projects if you do the right techniques. Plus, you can go strapless if you use the right neckline. Accessories are also
Continue readingNot all fabric responds the way we would like. It seems that fabrics follow sewing machines in that no two are alike. What works for one fabric may not work for another because its composition is made
Continue readingMaking your mark in the sewing world can take on many forms. One of the best ways to make your mark on your fabric is to use a good dressmaker’s carbon paper. It comes in a variety of colors and allows
Continue readingIt is a matter of time and efficiency. Hand sewing or even using a regular sewing machine to do felting is a time-consuming practice. That may use up time you do not have. To be efficient you need the
Continue readingThe eyes have it of maybe not. The beauty of sewing is not that there are so many wonderful things you can create. But that there are so many similar items you can use to finish your sewing project and
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