Adding support to the bottom of a fabric tote bag
I’m making a big fabric tote and wondered what’s the best way to add support to the bottom to keep it from collapsing? There are various schools of thought about… Read more »
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Sewing Gifts
‘Tis the season for thinking about stitching up a few holiday gifts for friends. If you’ve always made the same thing for all your friends, perhaps only in different colors,… Read more »
Flannel vs. Batting for Sewing Quilted Garments
I want to make a quilted jacket, but am concerned about the bulk of using batting between the outer and lining layers. Is there another option to keep me from looking… Read more »
Ty Pennington Fleece, Home Dec and Fashion Cotton Print Fabrics
I recently had the pleasure of having breakfast with Ty Pennington, host of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” Actually, it wasn’t just the two of us, but a group of… Read more »
All Dolled Up – Sew Coordinating Outfits for Your Little Girl and Her Doll
Nothing’s quite as cute as a little girl dressed up in an outfit to match her dolly, and author Joan Hinds offers up 20 different coordinating outfits in All Dolled… Read more »