I am constantly amazed at what can be made of those fabric scraps – down to the smallest of pieces! I have so many scraps, as most seamstresses, crafters and alterationists do, that I could sew for years! However the thought of new fabric pieces and scraps intrigues me, so I look for them in […]
Business Expenses – What Every Business Must Endure!
There are two ways to make more money in your home business — increase sales or reduce expenses. Both sales and expenses will determine the total year end profit. Because business expenses are more controlable than sales (can’t guarantee any dollar amount from sales), let’s look at your total home office operation with “reduce expenses” […]
Diversify Your Sewing For Additional Profits
A few posts ago we talked about expanding your sewing business to include sewing for plus size children, a much needed and seldom addressed area of sewing.Today, we’re going to talk about a totally different sewing niche, that of sewing nursing garments for those mothers who want to breastfeed their babies. When my daughter’s first […]
Amazon Buys Fabric.com
Amazon isn’t just about books anymore – you can buy almost anything at Amazon.com these days, including patterns and some sewing tools. Pretty soon you’ll be able to buy custom cut fabric there too! Amazon announced this week that it has acquired Fabric.comfor an undisclosed amount. Launched in 1999 by Stephen Friedman, Fabric.comhas developed a […]
Michelle Obama’s Fashion Designer Getting National Recognition
It appears that everything about Michelle Obama is being analyzed this election year, right down to the size of her pearls and every other aspect of her wardrobe. Many of Mrs. Obama’s photographed outfits have been designed by Maria Pinto, a 51-year old Chicago native who was relatively unknown outside her local area until her […]
GeMagic Stud Setting Machine
The GeMagic Stud Setting Machine is indeed a “magic” machine!This tool is put out by the Harvest Direct company, and is available in WalMart for around $20.00.The package contains the main stud setting machine, shown above, as well as a portable “MiniMagic” tool that is portable so you can carry it from room to room […]