Sarah J. Doyle | October 31, 2009
This tube wreath tutorial is just in time for Christmas! You can make a small wreath to hang on interior doors, a mirror or on a shelf above the kitchen pots and pans to help get you into the Christmas spirit. The tube wreath is super super simple to make and looks great. Materials needed: [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | October 30, 2009
For those quilters, crafters and sewers who generally need to do a lot of fabric cutting, I’d recommend the AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter. For those of us who have some arthritis in the hands / fingers, this machine is really a Godsend! Not only is this fabric cutter 90% faster than rotary cutting and [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | October 29, 2009
How do you bring the bobbin thread up from the bobbin area after changing a bobbin? Did you know there is an actual “correct” procedure for bringing the bobbin thread up from the bobbin? The correct way of bringing the bobbin thread up after changing the bobbin is as follows: A. While holding the top [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | October 27, 2009
1. FindHow.com FindHow.com is the “how to” search engine where you can find clear instructions from experts on everything from how to select a sewing machine to starting a business with your spouse. 2. Bargainist.com The Bargainist is an award winning site that locates and consolidates information on sales, bargains and deals on just about [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | October 26, 2009
How can you in sewing businesses help your customers save money? I truly believe this Holiday Season will see fewer gifts given, and those who will be giving gifts will be looking for “deals”. The current economy, where people are losing jobs left and right, where homes are being foreclosed on and where those who DO [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | October 25, 2009
I’ve just found a way to use those tank tops that no longer fit, and the ones that I bought that were too big to start with, but are still hanging in the closet (with price tags still on!). Monica Ewing at the CraftyNest website has a great tutorial on how to make two different [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | October 24, 2009
While surfing the web I found a great idea of how to change those vintage 1970′s jumpsuits into a super “jumpdress”. Carrie at ThisMamaMakesStuff found one of those “older” jumpsuits at a thrift store. The top part is really cute, but as you can see in these pictures, the jumpsuit itself is, as her daughter [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | October 23, 2009
The nice folks over at the Reprodepot Blog shared this step-by-step project tutorial to make an adorable fabric card case. Since Reprodepot is also a fabric store that specializes in vintage reproduction fabrics, they have gone a step above and beyond with their design by using printable fabric that they printed with a vintage design. [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | October 21, 2009
Many professional type garments, such as suits, dresses and some blouses require shoulder pads to complete the look. But how can you get a professional look with the plain tan or white colored shoulder pads that are available at the stores? Covering purchased shoulder pads to match garments that you’re making is very easy to [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | October 20, 2009
Erica Leigh of Sweets & Hearts is up to her ears in ears! Erica sells hair accessories such as headbands with kitty or mouse ears, as well as costumes and clothing designs, and she recently sold her 100th pair of ears. Erica is a college student studying fashion marketing who lives at home with her [...]
