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Chambray – YAY!
Did you see all the new Chambray fabrics we added to the site last week!? Chambray is one of my absolute favorite fabrics. It brings all the benefits of denim, but with a softer hand. It has the elegance of linen with a casual weekend feel. Here is some inspiration for putting our Chambray fabrics to work!
Chambray makes a great neutral in quilting and bag projects. Check out this great bag pattern by Elizabeth Hartman
And this Perfect Prism Quilt Pattern Read More...
Sewing Ideas for Easter
Easter is a great time to break out the springy prints, florals & Dotted Swiss and celebrate the new season with a new outfit!
Last year I made my daughter the Lorelei Dress Pattern from EBethDesigns. The pattern also comes in Women’s Sizes! This year, however, I have plans for a patchwork style maxi dress, the Bloomshine Maxi from Pink Fig Designs. There are so many great girls dress patterns it’s hard to choose! But that’s what’s so great about handmade clothing – last year classic, Read More...
Sewing Resolutions
January is typically one of the times during the year when we think about what we did last year and make plans for the new year. One of the more fun types of resolutions to make are Sewing Resolutions!
Do you want to learn a new skill this year or return to a hobby you had to give up for a season? Here are some links to help you along with your 2015 Sewing Goals!
How to Choose Your Thread
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Zippy Pouch for Toy Organization
I trust you had a very Merry Christmas wherever you are. We had a great time with family and the kids got some new toys they are excited about! My son was kind enough to pass down his Leapster Explorer to my daughter since he’s kind of outgrown it so we alerted the family members and they gifted her some games, a plug-in adapter, charger, etc. I saw right away this was going to be difficult to keep track Read More...
Holiday Sewing with Minky
The Fabric Market has an amazing selection of Minky at an unbeatable price. Minky can be challenging to work with, but it’s a fabric everyone loves to cuddle with and there are lots of fun items you can make with it for the holidays! Check out the links below for tips on working with Minky and some project links to get you going on your holiday sewing!
Tips for Sewing With Minky
Serging with Cuddle Minky
Tips for Sewing With Minky
Tips for Read More...
Teal Alphabet Zippy Top
Is it fall where you are? Here in Central California, it’s still pretty warm for late October. We’re lucky if it’s down to 75 degrees at Thanksgiving! During this transitional time, poly prints like this fun Teal Alphabet fabric are perfect for easy to wear garments that are wash and wear.
This Zippy Top pattern by See Kate Sew makes wonderful use of this print and it is a quick & easy sew. If you’ve never worked with downloadable PDF patterns before, Read More...