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| Sewing Tip | 12/21/08 11:15 PM | Hardware Sewing Aids--Spring Clamps
We have had this 22 piece container of Spring Clamps for several years, but it was not until I had to rip our the hem of a slippery polyester lining fabric for my husbands reversible cape, that I thought to use one of the larger clamps for a "third hand" to help with the ripping process. I keep on...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 12/20/08 6:23 PM | No Pattern Used - 8/12/2006 Pencil Bag
Pattern Description: This is a zippered Pencil Bag. Every Christmas I sew a group gift. Everyone can choose the gift they want. This year everyone gets to choose a pencil bag made from instructions on Moki's blog "The Monkey Basket." Last year I made Composition Book Covers from Craft Apple -- ...more... |
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| Pattern Review | 12/19/08 4:19 AM | LJ Designs - Sensational Shawl Sensational Shawl
Pattern Description: A shawl that is sensational because it has such a unique shape, and it can be worn in a multitude of ways. Take the chill off, turn a plain outfit into a work of art, or add the shawl over a coat or jacket. Any way you wear it, you will feel sensational.
Pattern Sizing: O...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 12/18/08 3:11 PM | Repairing a Nylon Coil Zipper
I can't tell you the number of times I accidently trimmed a zipper only to realize I had cut off the zipper pull. I then had to rip the zipper completely out, and hopefully find a new zipper in the correct color, or go to the store and purchase another zipper (this costs time, gas, and money). We...more... |
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| Sewing Tip | 12/17/08 3:52 PM | Tubular Pressing Aids--Free
I am always looking for unexpected sources of sewing supplies. One source for free pressing aids has been looking me in the face all the time and I overlooked these supplies for years. One day I was looking for something to help me press the sleeve seams and side seams on some men's shirts I was m...more... |
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I love to sew and went through a period during which I pieced quilt tops. Have tried a few wearable art techniques. Had an article on flat lining with a hong kong finish published in THREADS, howe...more
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