What brand and model do you have? Bernina 1005 How long have you had it? About nine years or so How much does that machine cost? My mom traded in one of her other machines for my current one, so I'm not sure. It was a gift. What types of things do you sew (i.e. quilting, clothing, handbags, home dec projects,...
If you are a frequent reader here, you realize that I primarily sew my work wardrobe and that I love a dress! So I've fashioned myself a new fall/winter sewing challenge. For the next four months ( excluding my Sewcation which I plan on sewing whatever moves me! ) I want to pick a series of coordinating fabrics and make a...
Do you have a little one who would like to help mommy sew? Kate at Minieco is offering these free printable sewing cards. There are 3 different designs and each are so cute! Thanks Kate....
Love this hand-sewn coin purse – great tutorial too. Similar Posts: hand-sewn string pouch tutorial | how-to: use flexible purse frames | envelope purse | tutorial: fat quarter purse | leather ipod case | Share and Enjoy:...
Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a video tutorial showing how to use a button foot to stitch buttons down using your sewing machine. I recently started sewing my buttons down this way, and…...
This month Serendipity Vintage turns a year old. To celebrate I'm giving away two vintage sewing patterns to one lucky winner! Both of these gems hail from 1967: Just pop over to my blog, Serendipity Handmade for details about how to enter. Good luck!...
Nobody does it like Martha–and you’ll relish this 400-page comprehensive sewing encyclopedia resource. From basic sewing techniques to setting up the perfect workspace, Martha addresses it all.There are 800 full-color photos of projects and techniques to inspire you and teach sewing, applique, embroidery, quilting, dyeing and printing lessons. In addition is an extensive reference section on [...]...
Cosmetic brushes are great to clean the lint out of your serger and sewing machine. Suck out the excess with a vacuum at least once a month if you do a lot of sewing. Lint is the chief culprit in a machine…...
Sew-alongs are in the air. .. and I want in on the action! Would you be interested in a Gertie-hosted sew-along? I posted the idea on my Facebook page yesterday, and the response was quite positive. Now I'd like to hear from the rest of you too! Here's what I'm thinking: Coats for fall! I know coats are an advanced project,...
Astrid from Sew Sixties has created a blog to chronicle her adventures in sewing the vintage patterns that she loves. If you’ve got an affinity for 1960s-ish patterns (and maybe more than a few stacked up waiting to be…...
Description: Pull-on skirts. View A is gathered to a piece of wide elastic and has side seam pockets. View B has three overlapping ruffles and wide fold-down waistband. Waistband and panels under ruffles are from contrast stretch knits. Bottom edges of ruffles are finished with narrow hems. Sizing: XS-S-M-L-XL Instructions: It has been awhile since I purchased Kwik Sew patterns but...
It seems that we all wish for more time to sew, but if you don’t have any way to add more than 24 hours to the day, think about another option. If you break down your sewing tasks into small “bits,” it’s amazing how much you can accomplish.For example, if you only have a few [...]...
Sarah from Dolly Donations shares a couple of free patterns for some easy-to-sew clothes for the Dolly Donations dolls – a dress and messenger bag for the girl doll, and a little shirt and pants outfit for the…...
Teaching Mira to Sew Many of us can remember our childhood sewing experiences. For me, my first recollection was sewing cotton strips that my mother would later have woven into rag rugs. From her cotton sewing scraps, my mother tore strips of cotton about 1″ wide and the length of the left over fabric. Bags [...]...
Amber from Ruffles and Roses guest blogs over at Pickup Some Creativity’s Sewing 101 Series with a tutorial showing how to create pintucks. These small tucks are often used on shirts and dress bodices, but there’s…...
I am honored to find that this Nina top I sewed for Aisha is featured on Sew Mama Sew blog for their August Back to School Sewing features. I blogged about this top here. Head on over to Sew Mama Sew for your chance to win free patterns! I love their website, my daily go-to reading. Thank you SMS for featuring...
Your Style Rocks, a new sewing web-community, is offering a free sewing pattern each month. Even better, it’s one that’s been designed and voted on by their readers. How cool is that?? Here’s what they say: Here at …...
Sew4Home shows how to make this felt sewing kit with a super cute kitty applique on the front. His face is lightly stuffed and serves as a pincushion. The pins become his kitty whiskers. How cute is that?? ...
Christine from Sew Christine shares a tutorial on her blog showing how you can make your own fabric luggage tags. Use a bright fabric print and you’ll be sure to recognize your bags as they make…...
GreenStitch is the new podcast series from Anne Kenlon, focusing on eco-friendly sewing tips and projects. This is of personal interest to me, as one of the major reasons I am drawn to sewing is that it allows me to make something new…...
Sew Retro: 25 Vintage-Inspired Projects for the Modern Girl & A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution by Judi Ketteler. Voyageur Press (July 10, 2010) Lots of quick and simple sewing projects that have been inspired by vintage designs – The projects included in this book for me I have seen most of them elsewhere [...]...
Buttonholes in sewing… they can’t be avoided. Sooner or later you’ll encounter a sewing project that requires at least one buttonhole. Kathleen from Grosgrain and The Tumtum Tree shares a video tutorial that shows how a…...
If you have a friend who sews, set up regular sewing times to get together and sew. You will accomplish a lot more and get to know each other better each time. Another bonus is that 2 heads are better than one…...
Sewing Clothes Kids Love: Sewing Patterns and Instructions for Boys’ and Girls’ Outfits Nancy J.S.Langdon & Sabine Pollehn. Creative International Publishing International, 2010. Sewing for kids is a craft that has for a long time been so functional that it is easy to forget that kids clothes can be gorgeous, well designed, funky and flexible. [...]...
I have made a lot of progress yesterday on the coat, or today, cause I did stay till after 1AM. Note to self: stop sewing so late and in a hurry… I caught my finger in the sewing machine! I love my Brother sewing machine, but it has a defect by design. I would call [...]...
Skipped stitches are often caused by a damaged needle, the wrong needle, or the wrong thread. Change each element one at a time to find the culprit. For best results, ALWAYS start each garment sewing project with a brand new needle! Want to…...
Head over to ReadyMade to find out how to make this fabric pup tent for the kidlets. Think of all the adventures they’ll have! From what I can from their tutorial, there’s no sewing involved – just a big piece of fabric draped just…...
Our friends, Alden Davis and Carol Cho from BurdaStyle are visiting from New York and attending Sandra’s San Francisco Sewing Retreat this week! Follow their blog as they chronicle their experiences and their progress throughout the week. Happy Sewing ladies! …...
Turn up the AC and sew sew sew for beautiful Winter Holiday celebration wear..... For gorgeous Christmas Morning photos create some special nightgowns, pajamas, and caps. Don't just imagine Papa in a nightshirt, robe, and cap - make 'em now Picture this 1950s Simplicity Pattern in red, gray or blue stripe cotton or flannel Top it with this 1950s classic manly...
Many of us have a love/hate relationship with knit fabrics. We love the versatility and easy fit of the stretch fabric, but sewing on it can be frustrating. Alyson Clair from Clair Vintage Inspired guest blogs over at Gertie’s New Blog for…...
I saw this posted over at View From the Hamster Wheel. I think it will be a big help to me when I'm trying to decide what really needs to be done that day and in which order should it be done. The Mayonnaise Jar and the Coffee When things in...
Happy Fathers Day to the daddy in our house. He got a nice sleep in A mug from Lucy that she made at pre-school A bookmark and card made by Charlotte...
I headed off to the country today with Mr X and Moo Moo in tow, to celebrate my mums birthday Gypsy the mini shetland It was cold and windy and wet.......
I did it! The crumb coating worked like magic. Today's work on icing and decorating the cake was another two and a half hours, which adds up to six and a...
It's only a few days left before the Eid celebration, and I'm down to the last two of this year's order. I am recording them for future reference. I had so...
My three love a good party and this morning the bribe for good behaviour during church was the party we were going to afterwards! And it worked......plus a bag full of...
This Sunday are tons of accessories to finish that vintage look. Enjoy!...
Vanessa from V and Co. shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to make colorful bowtie pasta for a child’s play kitchen out of scrap fabrics. These are sooo cute! And...
The rain is pounding against the windows of the bus and because there aren't any window seals, it's pouring down the inside of the vehicle and soaking everything within a five-foot...
That's how I'm feeling — upside down. Don't you think Chili is illustrating that perfectly? ;-) I miss talking to my son. I miss knowing that he's going through all sorts...
Sometimes ,I make a garment that I think is just the “cat’s meow” after I try it on,a few minute after it comes f the sewing machine. Truth is ,I should...
Like? I do. This is Lila Tueller’s Bohemian Bag. The fabrics are all from Anna Marie Horner’s Garden Party line. This was a 2-day project, mainly because you have to wash...
Here is the latest picture of my sewing room. As you may notice, I've made an addition. When my sewing room was highlighted on The Blue Gardenia blog, I mentioned that...
Just a few pics to quickly update you on my Doll Quilt Swap 9 quilt-and then its back to work for me! Here it is with all the pieces fused down...
In October I made up New Look 6802 & really liked how it came out. I promptly pulled out another another knit to make it in, and then ended up packing...
OK so admittedly it was back in August (I've been a TERRIBLE blogger) but back in August my guy & I visited my fave Aussie city for a few days. Four...
This is the cushion cover front I made at Sewjourn. A gorgeous wool felt background and wool scrap circles and this is the arty wobbly shot that is meant to distract...
By now you're very aware that I have been busily sewing for the Living Smart Festival which is on next Sunday at Speers Point Park. Today (Sunday) we are experiencing gale...
I know that everyone is looking for a new garment but somehow I never manage to sew my first day of vacation. Today I actually spent a considerable amount of time...