Easy Mother's Day Gifts To Make Or Sew
Cut 6 squares of different coordinating fabrics that will be used to make 3 small sachets. Cut with pinking shears for a different look to the edges and to prevent the fabrics from raveling. For each sachet, place 2 fabric squares wrong-sides ... [... more]
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Sewing Machine Thread Jams
Also hold onto the needle thread and the bobbin thread, giving slight hand tension to both, for the first few stitches you make in your fabric. With the first uptake of the needle, the needle’s thread tail and bobbin tail are drawn down somewhat ... [... more]
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Versatile And Smart Fabrics
Eleksen’s fabric is washable, flexible, and wireless (Blue Tooth). The exclusive distributor of the techy fabric G-Tech has fashioned it into a full-size QWERTY keyboard weighing only 2.4 oz (68g) powered by two AAA batteries. The fabric keyboard ... [... more]
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Sew Great Travel Accessories
When you return from your travels, preserve your travel memories by scrapbooking on fabric! A few basic supplies are all you need. As a sewer you probably already have most of the basics: your fabric leftovers – cotton, linen, silk, denim, ... [... more]
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Sewing For Spring
While fabric color and design might be the overarching elements for spring 2007, fabric content is always a consideration. It is worthwhile to note that growing consumer awareness for the support of sustainability efforts of major business ... [... more]
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Sew A Prom Wrap
Use embroidery floss or fine yarns and a sturdy template cut to the desired length and fullness of the tassel. Starting at the bottom of the template, wrap around and over many times, to achieve the desired fullness for the finished tassel. Ease ... [... more]
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T-Shirt Transformations
T-shirt fabric is a fray-less wonder of softness and durability. The traditional shapeless classic style of the shirt, with its rounded crew neck, squared short sleeves and a boxy body-style make it easily identifiable to all. To add quick modern ... [... more]
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Sewing Dictionaries, Glossaries, Terms
Sewing terms comprise such a large lexis of words that can be a challenge to the new sewing enthusiast. To further add to the challenge new sewing tools, techniques and technologies, over time, continue to add and expand on any sewing glossary ... [... more]
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Sewing With Fleece
Cooler air is with us now and sewing with fleece fabric to make those warm jackets, hats and scarfs is a delight. No interfacing is needed to give the fabric body, lining is not needed as its soft loft is thermally comfortable to wear, and best ... [... more]
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The Traditional Costume Of Kimono
The wearing of kimono is laden with symbolism and communicates many social messages. The level of formality of the occasion determines the type of kimono worn as to sleeve-length, color, fabric type, patterning dependent on the season, and how ... [... more]
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