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Monthly Archives: November 2009

Stitch a Rolled Hem Using a Sewing Machine or Serger

How do I make a narrow rolled hem using my serger?
When using a serger, consult your owner’s manual for the setting changes needed for rolled hemming. You’ll be changing the stitch length and also the width of the stitch to produce a close satin stitch-look that encases the raw edges of the fabric as the serger stitches [...]

Fabric Printing and Sewing Bags and Carryalls

You may want to add these books to your holiday wish list…those secret Santas need all the help they can get!
Love bags and carryalls? Thumb through the pages of Carry Me: 20 Boutique Bags to Sew, by Yuka Koshizen. Offering 20 boutique bags to sew, these Japanese-influenced designs are unique and stylish. Totes, computer bags, [...]

Books for Holiday Projects and Gift Making

There seems to be a never-ending bounty of sewing books to tempt us! These two will help you to make up some darling projects for holiday gift giving or bazaars.
If you’re looking for fun holiday projects, check out Jolly Stuff by Linda Lum DeBono. It’s full of simple to make, but darn cute projects from [...]

Racks for storing spools of thread

Where can I find the wall mounted thread storage racks seen in the My Sewing and Craft Room photos?
This question comes up quite often so we thought we’d share some storage options. The Mega Rack II provides for substantial storage. This wooden rack holds up to 120 spools and can be free standing or wall [...]

National Sewing Month Reuse, Remake, Restyle Contest Winners

The entries we received for the Reuse, Remake, Restyle contest for National Sewing Month were just amazing. Reviewing the photos and reading the stories felt like watching our very own version of Project Runway. The talent, the creativity, the IDEAS! We’ve created an online gallery of all the submissions, along with the descriptions submitted with [...]

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