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Narrow Zipper Foot- A MUST Have Tool

March 18, 2016 | 1 Comment

Check out the differences between the standard zipper foot vs the narrow zipper foot. Learn why the narrow zipper foot is a MUST have! The Sewing Loft.

The Sewing Loft is at it again, bringing us great tips to improve our everyday sewing. Did you know that specialty presser feet and greatly improve your sewing? That’s right, they can make you look like the pop star of sewing. Check out the differences between the standard and narrow zipper foot with this article. Learn why the narrow zipper foot is a MUST have accessory for our machines!

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Fabulous Sewing Room Tips

February 28, 2016 | Leave a Comment

These are SO Handy! See this round up of Sewing Room Tips from Melly Sews

With all the notions and fabric, your sewing space can quickly get out of control. See these genius tips for keeping it organized and well-functioning from Melly Sews. Find all the sewing room tips here. 

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Body Measurement Worksheet

February 18, 2016 | Leave a Comment

This measure your body before you buy your next pattern with this printable worksheet from The Sewing Loft.

It is SO important to measure yourself before cutting into your expensive pattern. This worksheet from The Sewing Loft will show you where and how to take each measurement. Plus, the printable sheet makes tracking measurements a breeze.  Download the worksheet here and take it with you when shopping for your next pattern.

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Things People Who Sew Do That No One Understands

January 28, 2016 | Leave a Comment

So funny! For all the people who just don't get those of us who sewPeople who don’t sew just don’t get it, but you will! This hilarious post from Melly Sews highlights some of the things we do that non sewing people just don’t understand. Laugh about it here. 

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Handmade Gift Wrapping Ideas

December 18, 2015 | Leave a Comment

With the holidays coming fast and furious, I hope that many of you have checked off those on your list. I believe that the gifting experience starts at first glance. That means, the wrapping counts.

Special Ways to Wrap Handmade Gifts

Here are a few of my favorite gift wrapping ideas.

  • Use printable paper to make a statement with your gift.
  • Create a theme under your tree with fabric and twine.
  • Use leftover pieces of fleece to create this bow with your rotary cutter.
  • Reclaim a sweater for a cozy gift of comfort.
  • Keep little ones in line with these “Don’t Open Until” bags.
  • Give a hint of whats inside with vintage pattern ribbon.
  • Have a small item to wrap – consider a small drawstring bag.
  • Don’t forget to add a special tag to your gift.

Make sure your handmade gift looks amazing from the get go with these easy gift wrapping ideas.

 

 

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Decoding Selvage Markings

November 3, 2015 | Leave a Comment

Do you know what secrets selvage markings can unlock for you? They may look decorative and/or more industrial than helpful to an end user, but there’s a lot of important fabric information to be found on these printed edges! How to decode Selvage Markings

The selvage markings can make your project planning easier! Hop over to The Sewing Loft for all the details, and a whole bunch of project ideas for putting these cool strips of fabric to use front and center!

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L.A. Fabric Shops

July 22, 2015 | Leave a Comment

best places to buy fabric in LA, California

 

Have you ever gone fabric shopping on vacation? If you or a fabric loving friend are headed to Los Angeles you guys have to check out these must see fabric shops.

See where to shop for fabric in L.A. now.

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How Needles and Pins are Made

June 1, 2015 | Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered how needles and pins are made? This video shows you all of the steps, and there are a LOT of steps! Steel wire, flying sparks, straighteners, cutters, shaking chutes, grinding wheels, flattening stamps, eye punchers, more fire, cooling, glycerine oil, polishing powder, THEN they get sewn up in bundles to spin in a machine for 2 DAYS! Makes you want to make the most of the needles you have – they’ve worked hard even before they’ve gotten to you!

How needles and pins are made - SO MANY STEPS! So cool!

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Knit Fabrics Explained

March 17, 2015 | Leave a Comment

Knit Fabrics Explained

 

Does finding the right knit fabric give you anxiety for days?! Don’t fear – It’s Always Autumn is breaking it down for you. She explains all things KNIT in this fabulous post. Get the right knit fabric, every time.

Knit Fabrics Explained.

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