S. Denise Hoyle | March 16, 2010
These adorable cashmere bunny softies were made by Betz White and I think they’re an awesome project for the kids’ Easter baskets! Betz used scraps from cashmere scarves to make these but you could use an old cashmere sweater from your closet or from Goodwill instead. Additionally, her tutorial shows how to make those fabulous needle felted [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | March 15, 2010
For years I taught pattern Making classes for continuing education credit for home ec teachers, in fabric stores and in evening classes as public education courses. (That was before the birth of our quadruplet grandbabies, who sort of took over any spare time any of us had!) At any rate, in a classroom setting it [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | March 12, 2010
Whether you have some Irish heritage or simply look good in kelly green, St. Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday when everyone is “Irish for a day.” To help you plan your St. Patrick’s Day festivities, Fave Crafts has put together this free downloadable holiday craft guide complete with what to wear, how to decorate, [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | March 11, 2010
Sewing machines are a little like cars, they last a long time but new models keep coming out with new features. Heck, the new Bernina 8 Series machines even have alarm clocks if you need to be reminded that it’s time to do something else They pretty much do everything but make coffee (at [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | March 10, 2010
Construction and finishing shaped neckline facings: To help maintain the shape of the facing, and not stretch it, it is good to staystitch a line ¼” inside the neck seamline of each facing section, as indicated in the left hand illustration show above. With right sides together and the markings matched, stitch the [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | March 9, 2010
Disney at Ruffles and Stuff is holding her first contest ever and she has some terrific prizes lined up! It’s super easy to enter – just make anything you want around the theme of “ruffles” and email Disney with your entry before April 2nd. Although ruffles are traditionally sewn, that isn’t a requirement for this contest [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | March 8, 2010
MAYBE Spring is right around the corner! We’ve had such a long cold and wet winter here in the “sunny” south that I for one, am looking forward to some warmer weather. Now is the time to get your business geared up for spring and summer sewing, and if I might add a note here [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | March 4, 2010
Well I am still on that organizing kick and I found another project that I just had to share! This fabric bowl tutorial at Xomba by DollsAndArt is a fast and easy craft project that only requires minimal sewing skills. All you need to make your own fabric bowl is a clothesline, glue stick, fabric [...]
Sarah J. Doyle | March 3, 2010
I really like the “stand up” collars – it’s so easy to add a little extra to dress up the garment. A necklace or two looks very nice, or you could add a scarf to make a professional look. And the great thing is that the stand up collars are easy to make! After [...]
S. Denise Hoyle | March 2, 2010
March is National Craft Month and there is still plenty of time to get involved and use the event in your promotion activities! There are 63 million households that craft as a hobby and this is a great opportunity to host in-store events, hold contests or other craft themed promotions. The Craft & Hobby Association, [...]
