It's so Easy To Sew Buttons by Machine
Guess what? I am going to build on the foundation of knowing how to properly hand-sew a button by making it a whole lot easier. Here, I'll introduce you to the basics of machine-sewing buttons. This bit of sewing know-how will make button-sewing easier and less tedious, leaving you with more time and a very secure button.
Take a Peek at Portland's Vibrant Crafty Scene
Portland is one charmer of a hip city, and its crafty venues are downright cool. Come along for a native-led tour.
Notes from My First Pattern-Making Class
The absolute highlight of my week was my first pattern-making class. In the past, I’ve made many patterns on my own for accessories and home-decorating projects, but I’ve always been too intimidated to attempt to make a pattern by myself for a garment. But I love learning new things, and I'm especially excited to be learning something that I have always wanted to know how to do correctly, such as draft my own garment pattern.
Fiber Arts Exhibit at Sacred Heart University is Sure to Please
From cotton to flax, fibers have been used since ancient times to create everything from blankets and clothing to baskets for gathering food. In this exhibit, they become art.
Get Red Carpet Ready with Sew Stylish
This summer issue of Sew Stylish magazine offers everything you need to know about sewing special-occasion outfits.
"Quick Stuff to Sew" Provides Projects on the Fly
This single-issue CraftStylish magazine, from the publisher of Threads, provides fast, fun ideas for the fashionable seamster.
Quick Fabric Wrapping for Gifts
I'm in a pinch. My sister’s birthday present has to go out today, and I don’t have any wrapping paper! As I looked around the clutter of fabric in my sewing room, inspiration struck ...!
My Trip to the Original Sewing & Quilt Expo in Cleveland, Ohio
I used to be a teacher with this traveling sewing expo ... But this time, I went for the pure pleasure of being surrounded by so many beautiful fabrics, exciting innovations and thousands of people who love sewing just as much as I do.
How to Sew a Button Perfectly Every Time
Since CraftStylish.com is new, I thought I would try something new in my blog as well. Every month, I will post a “series” of how-tos, and at the end, we will apply everything taught in those mini-tutorials to a fantastic project. Let us begin with the proper way to sew on a button.
Hi! Welcome to my Sewing Blog on CraftStylish!
This has been a year full of new beginnings: I am recently married, recently thinking about moving into a new house, and recently beginning my blog for the new CraftStylish site. Here's little about me and what I hope to bring to the site.
An Interview with Trudy Hanson of HotPatterns
A question-and-answer session with the doyenne of "fast fashion" patterns. She creates of-the-moment sewing patterns as quickly as Zara and H&M;create trendy clothing.
Online Sources for Hard-to-find Handbag Hardware
Many people say it's the hardware that makes a bag look great. Here are some of the best online sources for everything from handles to clasps - it's a snap!
What are the three most important things to consider when making a quilt? Fabric, Fabric, Fabric.
It’s what you see and what you feel and for most of us, it’s why we sew in the first place–we just love working with fabric. If you’re new to quilting I recommend starting out with cotton because it’s easy to sew and the cotton fabrics available nowadays are just so gorgeous you may not want to consider anything else.
Quick Tip of the Week: Incredible Shrinking Thread
My friend Gail started experimenting with this cool thread to embellish a sweatshirt jacket she was working on. She used it instead of traditional decorative thread to stitch across panels of her jacket. After she was done, she steamed it with her iron. The thread shrunk up, creating interesting texture similar to smocking.
How to Make Pretty Pincushions
These cushions are a blast to make and use recycled materials. And for friends who haven’t yet caught the sewing bug, these itty bitty cushions are the perfect addition to a jewelry box: they corral earrings and pins in high style.
How to Make a Coffee-Table-Worthy Scrapbook
I love to make things and I especially love to mix it up craft wise—so this totally unique and totally stylish scrapbook cover caught my eye. By simply combining paper arts, fabric, and a huge selection of fab embellishments you can transform any three ring binder into the perfect handmade gift or styling scrapbook to keep your memories.
One-hour Wide Belt
For tying together any look, I love to quickly stitch up a wide, obi-wrap belt. It's super quick to sew.
Hooked & Pricked
Hi, my name is Jennifer Stern, and I am so pleased to have this opportunity to share my embroidery stories and adventures (filled with both designer details and character builders) with you. Oh, and be sure to check out the Pricked exhibit at the Museum of Art and Design.
Top 10 Fabrics - Source List
Where do you go when you absolutely gotta have a truly amazing fabric? To the World Wide Web, of course. So go ahead and ready your mouse! Here are more than one hundred retailers, each with a to-drool-over selection of fabrics.
How to Sew a Tray Cover
This is the kind of quick and easy project that makes me feel like I am living the dream: sweetly pampered and lavishly lux.
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