Pamper Your Hands with Gloves in a Bottle
Embroiderers, sewers, knitters, and paper crafters rejoice: There is help for irritated, itchy hands! No matter what your craft is, Gloves in a Bottle provides a barrier between your skin and what’s irritating you.
Embroidery Term: Baste in the Hoop
Basting in the hoop is the greatest—and even if your embroidery machine does not have this capability, you can still do it!
Serving Up Sewing
Keep your notions safe and close-by with this thoughtful tip.
Another Little Tool I Can't Live Without
A Hera Marker is a simple little piece of plastic that definitely leaves its mark.
Buying Fabric on Ebay
I'm may not be a seasoned fabric stasher but I am a decent shopper! Here are somethings I think about before buying fabric on eBay.
Use a Twin Needle to Make a Reusable "Corrugated" Coffee Cup Sleeve
This neat little accessory is all you need to add texture, detail, and depth to your stitched projects.
Strip-It, the Fabric Strip Cutter
Make light work of cutting mountains of fabric strips for quilting, weaving, knitting, or crocheting!
Another Blogsite Worth the Visit
Download podcasts on just about anything that has to do with fashion sewing and more.
Create a Custom Sleeve Pattern
Draft a personalized sleeve pattern you can use to design your own creations.
On the Road Again with ASG in Hong Kong
Here are highlights from the American Sewing Guild's annual pilgrimage to Hong Kong and some info on how you can join us for our next visit.
Make a French Seam Organza Gift Bag
If you're having trouble working with a sheer fabric, a French seam is a great way to create a professional finish for your projects. And if you're going to learn a French seam, then why not make a little gift bag on the way?!
Great Results from a Student
On Saturday, I taught a hands-on class of the tote that was on the cover of Threads Magazine, Issue # 137 - June/July, 2008.
Fashion Among the Flowers in My Favorite City
It's like Project Runway up close and personal!
Wedding Dress Patterns
If you're thinking of making your own wedding dress check this out!
De-glam an evening gown
I found this dress for cheap but hated the glittery gob on the neckline. Here is what I did to make it fit my style!
1 Weekend, 2 Friends, Endless Outfits!
Ever wanted to start draping your own designs? Download and print the pull-out feature from the latest issue of SewStylish today to get started.
Covered Snaps Lend a Touch of Couture
When large snaps are called for, covering them with fabric takes your project to another level.
Jeaneology Accessories and Jewelry
Crafter extraordinaire Nancy Flynn has put together some really fun ideas for making jewelry and accessories in her book, Jeaneology... but the twist is that they're created with recycled denim! Here are a couple of my favorite projects from her collection.
Quick and Hardy Straps and Tabs
If you've ever carried a purse or bag and had the strap break on you, you know how annoying this can be. With these quick steps, you'll have a strap, tab, or handle loop that will last.
How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt
With my summer project complete I'm here to share a tutorial to help you make a T-Shirt Quilt all your own.
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