The latest in the “How Much Fabric?” series on After the Dress is a chart showing how much fabric is typically needed to make a jacket. Thank you Gwen for compiling such a resource for sewists! Get the chart.
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Tutorial: Sew a skirt in 20 minutes
Tutorial: Father’s Day mini quilt
Image posted with permission
Talented, crafty girls Rebecca, Anjeanette, and Katrina of Roots and Wings Co blog share how to make this beautiful and heartfelt Father’s Day gift. I predict moist eyes for any father presented with, Daddy, no matter how big we get, we will always reach for…
BC Crop for Kids
If you’re local to British Columbia Canada check out the BC Crop for Kids to benefit the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The event will be held atthe Ramada Plaza Conference Centre in Abbotsford, from October 23-25th. Crop seats are already sold…
BC Crop for Kids
If you’re local to British Columbia Canada check out the BC Crop for Kids to benefit the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation. The event will be held atthe Ramada Plaza Conference Centre in Abbotsford, from October 23-25th. Crop seats are already … Read More...
New Release: Sassafras Me Likey
Sassafras Lass has just released a new line called Me Likey. According to their blog
If you are feeling silly, fruity, giggly, wiggly, happy, bright, cheerful, giddy, witty, sweety, singy songy, and wanna scrappy then ME LIKEY is just the pick…
Tutorial: Sew an argyle fleece throw
CraftStylish shows how to make this argyle fleece throw, one of many projects in the book Dorm Decor. Get the how-to.
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Tutorial: Sew an argyle fleece throw
CraftStylish shows how to make this argyle fleece throw, one of many projects in the book Dorm Decor. Get the how-to.
[photo from CraftStylish]
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Tips for buying an old sewing machine
Newer is not always better. This is certainly true with sewing machines. If you’re thinking about purchasing an older sewing machine, Sew, Mama, Sew! has some tips for you. Go to the article.
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Tips for buying an old sewing machine
Newer is not always better. This is certainly true with sewing machines. If you’re thinking about purchasing an older sewing machine, Sew, Mama, Sew! has some tips for you. Go to the article.
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Summer Fun Ideas: Tangrams
Let’s Explore has started a new series of ideas for summer learning. The first activity is about tangrams. Her post includes links to printable worksheets and an explanation of how she used them with her kids. Let’s Explore has even listed resources…
Tutorial: Ruffle tube top
Jessica from Happy Together made this ruffle tube top, and shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. Great style for summertime! Go to the tutorial.
[photo by Jessica Fediw of Happy Together]
…Sewing Pattern: Ruffle tube top
Jessica from Happy Together made this ruffle tube top, and shares a tutorial so you can make one, too. Great style for summertime! Go to the tutorial.
[photo by Jessica Fediw of Happy Together]
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Tutorial: Sew a reusable sandwich bag
Jerilyn from French Sleep Deprivation Study shares a PDF tutorial for making these reusable sandwich bags. Make up a couple of these and you can stop using (and throwing away) plastic sandwich baggies. Get the tutorial.
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Tutorial: Sew a reusable sandwich bag
Jerilyn from French Sleep Deprivation Study shares a PDF tutorial for making these reusable sandwich bags. Make up a couple of these and you can stop using (and throwing away) plastic sandwich baggies. Get the tutorial.
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A new Modern Seamster issue is out – free indie sewing magazine
The second issue of Modern Seamster is out and it’s still free and online only. This issue brings some new features and columns, including Dear Ms. Pinkingshears and What We Did, What We Saw and has tons of informative articles and fun…
Winner of the Born-Again Vintage Book
I am happy to announce that Eleanor of Undeadgoat (Her Blog) was the last number picked. I hope she enjoys this book and make some awesome things and shares them with us. Thanks to everyone that enters the contests and hang…
Cupcake Meets Veggies (A Must-See Short!)
This is truly edible crafts at its finest. I found this short film, Sweet Dreams, by Kristen Lepore at dessert girl. Sweet Dreams tells the tale of a contruction worker cupcake in his sweet-filled world who fulfills his (or her?) dream…
Cupcake Meets Veggies (A Must-See Short!)
This is truly edible crafts at its finest. I found this short film, Sweet Dreams, by Kristen Lepore at dessert girl. Sweet Dreams tells the tale of a contruction worker cupcake in his sweet-filled world who fulfills his (or her?) … Read More...
Getting “A Little Bazaar” in Islington (UK)
London’s A Little Bazaar is taking a summer holiday and setting up shop in Islington starting this week. An ever-growing contemporary craft and vintage market, A Little Bazaar boasts a mix vintage clothing, second-hand records, handmade bits and bobs (jewellery, accessories,…