Make Your Own Large-Spool Stand
4 commentsI love to pass on new ideas I get from friends, teachers, students, and customers. Here is a great way to manage large spools of thread such as those used for your bobbin: Use the spool from packages of new, blank CDs.
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It's a (Spa) Wrap!
3 commentsThis wrap is a fun and easy project for any beginner sewer.
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Show and Tell: Flamenco Dress
3 commentsThis dress, inspired by a Folkwear pattern, is two dresses in one: The classic princess-line top paired with the wild flamenco skirt.
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Find a Place to Sew Away from Home
I have some favorite places to sew away from my own sewing room. Places that feel like a second home, where I can nestle right in and be creative. In this post, I will share my favorite places to sew away from home and help you find a sew-away-from-home place for yourself.
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Craft Alert for West Seattle
1 commentThe bad news is that Hancock Fabrics of West Seattle is closing. The good news is that everything in the store is on sale for forty to sixty percent off.
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Making a Jacket: Part III
Now that you have created the perfect jacket, complete your look with the perfect trim. (Part 3 of a 3-part series.)
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Making a Jacket: Part II
Learn how to create the shell for a jacket.(Part 2 of a 3-part series.)
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Making a Jacket: Part I
3 commentsIn this three-part series, learn how to create a stylish jacket from scratch.
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How to Choose the Perfect Needle Type for Your Sewing Project
2 commentsNeed the 411 on needles? A little needle knowledge goes a long way in helping you make the best choice for your sewing. Read on and learn the difference between a ballpoint, a microtex, a wing, a twin, and everything in between!
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How to Reverse Applique a Tote Bag
31 commentsReverse applique involves layering several fabrics together, and then cutting pieces away to reveal what's underneath. This tutorial shows you how.
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Save a Tree: Make a Reusable Grocery Bag
8 commentsMy local quilt shop celebrated Arbor Day with "Think Green" grocery-bag kits. Here’s how you can make one, too.
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The Puyallup Report
Every March the Sewing and Stitchery Expo in Puyallup, Washington brings together thousands of sewers from across the country. Our booth was very popular this year, giving away our entire allotment of magazines within a half hour.
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Editor's Challenge: Vested Interest Project
We know you are crafty and talented. Show us what you can do with this vest!
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Oui, Oui! Make a Silk Pillowcase Project with a French Finish
2 commentsWe showed you how to make a gorgeous, hand-dyed silk pillowcase in Quick Stuff to Make. Here's the article again with a new twist: fancier French seams and a faux cuff.
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Don't Stop with the Grocery Tote, Subversive Seamsters!
Was the feature "I Dream of Groceries" in Quick Stuff to Make your kind of project? Visit the Stitch Lounge profile for more another cool project.
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Click Away for Cool Patterns
2 commentsHaving trouble finding trendy garment patterns? In this post, I’ll give you a place to start exploring some of my favorite fashion stops online!
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How To Attach a Snap (and Look Like a Stud)
Studded accessories are all the rage, but those little embellishments can be hard to find at craft stores. Here's a trick technique to get the look on the cheap.
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With S.E.W. Sew Everything Workshop, the Cards Are Just the Beginning
1 commentAuthor and seamster Diana Rupp showed us how to make a "Sew Very Pretty Card" in "Quick Stuff to Make" - see what else she has up her sleeve in her book, "S.E.W. Sew Everything Workshop"
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Demystify the Machine Sewing Needle with Some Facts
4 commentsEver wonder what a needle scarf is? Or why there are a million numbers on a needle case? In this first installment of my needle series, I'll break it all down and explore the mysterious parts of a sewing-machine needle.
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