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Monthly Archives: July 2010

National Sewing Month 2010 sponsors

Our thanks to our newest sponsors for National Sewing Month 2010: V.I.P by Cranston – Cranston is a favorite supplier of quality fabrics for sewing, quilting & crafting projects. Check out their new Pillow Personality kit, available at select WalMarts. Make a pillowcase for yourself or donate your creations to local shelters, hospital wards and [...]

SewaNew theme for National Sewing Month 2010

SewaNew, the theme for September is National Sewing Month 2010, promotes every sewing enthusiast’s unique ability to enhance his or her personal style through fabric and machine. It’s no secret that sewing is hot! We’ve been hearing reports of teens and young adults filling learn-to-sew classes and even some schools are bringing back previously abandoned [...]

Piping as an Edge Finish on a Garment

Can I use piping as the finish on a neckline edge? How do I make the underside look neat? Piping can be used to finish any edge and you can find the specifics in Guideline 11.305. It protects the edge from added wear and makes a decorative trim at the same time. The underside of [...]

Make Your Own Jewelry with Fabric

When we have a passion for fabric and fashion, we’re always looking for new ways to showcase our favorite hobby and Heidi Pridemore’s Fabric Jewelry offers new options. Even if you’ve never made jewelery before, you can create 20 beautiful jewelry projects, including pendants, bracelets and necklaces. Since this book is part of the Create with Nancy series, [...]