Sharing my Creativity I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. As the oldest of 3 children, when we played school, I was ALWAYS the teacher. And I am a teacher. It comes naturally. I teach sewing, serging and machine knitting lessons and classes and love to share my enthusiasm with ...
This new seven month block of the month program by Leslie Ryan of Blooming Boldly is simply stunning! I usually don’t write about something that isn’t coming out until summer, but this one has deadline dates for preordering. It is available as an individual pattern, a kit or a shop ...
Quilting is a rather precise form of sewing, especially when it comes to piecing — or blocking — the top of the quilt. If the fabric pieces are not cut to the correct measurements, they will not fit together properly and the pattern of the quilt top will not turn out as desired. It...
Sewing involves joining materials with a needle and thread, while stitching is the act of forming a single loop of thread or a series of them in sewing.
A sewing kit or sewing machine A nonporous yet breathable material to go between the fabric (this may be detailed in a pattern). Some designs call forfilter material, which is added in an effort to block smaller particles. After you're finished making the mask, it doesn't hurt to...
new, sharprotary cutteror scissors will ensure you get clean, accurate cuts. Likewise, using sharp, fine pins will prevent the fabric from slipping as much when you are sewing. This is especially important for intricate parts of the pattern, such as corners or curves, where precision is key...
This mini-apron pattern is designed as an add-on for myVintage Style Apron pattern. But it can also be used tomake a standalone half-apron using the tutorial here. Click here to download your pattern. Pattern Information: Designed to be sewn with woven fabrics. ...
Vicky says– “I cost out materials (including thread, zips etc, not just fabric), I then charge £10/hr (working out sewing time when making a few of the same items at the same time which is always quicker) I do not factor in time for photography and listing the item. Sell via...
This is only one way among many, but I hope that it might be helpful and maybe help clarify working with slopers to adapt sewing patterns to specific measurements as well. What is a sloper versus a regular pattern? A sloper is a basic fitting shell, or a pattern that has been ...
itself may require repairs, regluing, rewebbing and/or repadding. Furniture reupholstery is not the same as simply slipcovering sofas or chairs by adding a new cover over top of the originalupholstery. Rather, a knowledge of sewing techniques such as to create even edging around cushions is ...