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Why not get in costume this Thanksgiving?
Simplicity Patterns #3723 is a perfect Pilgrim costume.
McCall’s also has a woman’s and girl’s Pilgrim Costume.
Simplicity offers a pattern for Men’s and Women’s Native American garb.
Here is a great… Read More...
What says Thanksgiving better than a Turkey? Here is a great Applique Pattern for wall hanging, quilt or even fabulous for Holiday cards. This Thanksgiving, why not make a cute Holiday heirloom to be cherished for years to come!
Looking … Read More...
So Vintage Patterns has absolutely exquisite sewing patterns. They are truly vintage, not reproductions. They stock over 4000 patterns from the 1900’s on up.
And, even have a huge assortment of Movie Star Patterns. These particular patterns from the 1930s … Read More...
I LOVE scarves. They have always been apart of my “look” and something I add to any outfit to add a bit of chicness.
Amy Butler’s Sash With Beaded Fringe most definitely fits the chic bill! All it takes is … Read More...
With the Holidays fast approaching, this is a great time to give Thanks for all the fabulousness in your life! And also a perfect time, to give back!
Wrap Them in Love Foundation is a wonderful organization that donates handmade … Read More...
As soon as the Thanksgiving table is cleared and the last piece of pumkin pie had, most Americans start thinking about Christmas. Why not get a head start on your Holiday decor (after all the stores are already loaded up … Read More...
For years, my boyfriend and I have spent Thanksgiving up in the mountains having a picnic. This tradition has been so relaxing and to me such a great way to beat the stress (and excessive food) of this Holiday. But … Read More...
Toted as “the Dressmaker’s Resource” Pattern-Making.com is a great resource for the avid sewer. Although it does have lots of knitting and crochet patterns, it also has some great sewing and pattern making info. I was inpressed with the tutorial … Read More...
I am in the process of revamping my closet. Like most of my friends my age (mid thirties in case you were wondering) we are feeling the need to update our looks. I no longer want to wear the stuff … Read More...
With all the things I have sewn in my life, I have to say that I have never sewn undies. Dancer trunks, yes- but underwear- no. I just never thought about making them. But DIY Style has changed my mind!… Read More...
Part of the fun it seems to me in having babies, is to be able to dress em up. I have visions of myself with my own mini me dressed in matching ensambles lunching at a chic cafe. Ooh, does … Read More...
I found this super Patriotic applique’ from A Treasures Nest.
I can’t think of a better way to remind people of the importance of voting than with sequins!
I just found this adorable flower costume for the puppy in your life. Made with felt, this super easy to make costume will have your dog looking like a ray of sunshine in no time!
Designer Phyllis Dobbs sent me this link to a free apron pattern. Although I am not wild about kitty fabric, the shape is ultra feminine and super flattering. This could look so retro in a mod-print fabric or very … Read More...
CraftGossip’s own Needlework Editor had a great post yesterday. Chock full of stitching goodness, she has a ton of links to some great quilts, stitching projects and fabulous fabric art. Thought you’d wanna check it out!
Fashioning Technology: A DIY Intro to Smart Crafting by Syuzi Pakhchyan is a new book brought to you by CRAFT.
This book demonstrates how to blend sewing and assembly techniques with traditional electronics to assemble simple circuits using conductive thread, … Read More...
Craft readers Ana Pires and Joao Silva came up with this absolutely dazzling baby bootie project. Using LED, these sewn booties actually light up! I can’t think of a cooler (or more electric!) gift for a little one.
After posting about how to make a yoga mat bag, I decided to take my own advice and make one for myself!
I used the Craftbits.com yoga project and just added a pocket with a heart applique and 2″ … Read More...
I just came across this marvelous resource! Tipnut.com has a whole lotta lotta info on everything. But man o’ man do they have some great tips for sewers! My fave tidbit is: 50 Tips For Sewing – A Collection … Read More...
Of course, I’ve been saying this for years! But, according to Philadelphia Magazine, Sewing is the new “In” thing. I guess Sewing is the new Knitting is the new Yoga…