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Monthly Archives: March 2010

Reinforcing Seams and Repairing Knee Holes in Kid’s Clothing

How do I reinforce seams in my children’s play clothes to keep them from tearing? Anywhere you need extra durability–like in the crotch seam of pants for active children–sew two lines of stitching about 1/8″ apart. Use a short stitch length, and then zigzag or serge the cut edges of the seamline together. Topstitching a seam [...]

Jobs in Sewing: U.S. based textile company looking for Exclusive Sales Reps

Looking for a great job? I was really excited when I saw this information come in and just couldn’t wait to get it posted. It’s a great opportunity for someone interested in using their sewing and/or quilting knowledge to work for a solid company… and it includes benefits! Training is provided so even if your [...]

Hong Kong here we come!

It’s that time of year again to begin thinking about the holidays–and this year perhaps it’s time to give yourself a present. The American Sewing Guild is offering the Sew Much Fun Hong Kong tour November 30-December 8, 2010. It’s a time that this wonderful city is dressed up for the Christmas holiday, awash in [...]

2010 Color of the Year for textiles, fashions and home furnishings

Pantone, the world-renowned authority on color, has announced its color of the year for 2010 – Turquoise! According to the company, Turquoise (called Lagoon) “combines serene qualities of blue and the invigorating aspects of green. Turquoise inspires thoughts of soothing, tropical waters and a comforting escape from the everyday troubles of the world, while at [...]

March update – new projects, new sewing Guideline and a great sewing room

We’re thinking spring (a WARM spring!) with this month’s sewing.org projects. Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores helped us out with the Kid’s Fleece Tulip Cozy. This oversized, brightly colored flower will brighten the room and delight any child. In fact, it’s so cute, I’m wondering just how much fleece I’d need to make a giant [...]

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