Honestly, when it comes to sewing with knits, a trusty serger machine will make quick work of your task. If you don't have a serger, don't worry. There are many stitches on your standard machine that will help you conquer this fabric, including the Stretch Stitch! Stretch Stitch is your friend! With this simple stitch you can not only join seams but create beautiful hemlines. … [Read more...]
Even though I am at spring market this week, I wanted to share something fun. Actually, I have 2 bits of news to share. The first is that I am actually posting today on The Shabby Creek Cottage. That's right, Gina asked if I would share a few projects in her world and how could I resist! So, today you will find me over there, sharing an easy to sew pattern for this mannequin door … [Read more...]
Things here have been super busy and I am extremely excited about an upcoming trip. Actually, I am leaving tomorrow- ACKKKKK I need to pack. I'm going to Spring Quilt Market in Portland! This is super exciting news for me. I have been told that it is like a sea of eye candy for fabric lovers. And let's face it, I love candy and one might say, have a small fabric addiction. Doesn't … [Read more...]
Let's chat about something different- stitching on paper & paper sewing. I know what your thinking- instantly that 'Whatcha you talkin bout Willis' phrase popped into your head.... we're not stitching on fabric??? When I look back at some of the projects shared with The Sewing Loft community, I see that many involve paper sewing. So, I wanted to share some basic fundamental tips and … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago I created the crazy square block. It was super fun and an easy way to clean out my scrap basket. However, I needed to turn the blog into something functional. So, with summer on the way, I thought I sunglass case would be the perfect fit for Lady A. (My sunglass queen!) Funky Sunglass Case This project is for stitchers of all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button … [Read more...]
Whenever we get a new machine, it is super important to learn all about it and explore what she has to offer. So, I thought it would be fun to take the day and unpack Grace, the newest member of The Sewing Loft team. Actually, I wanted to introduce her to the girls. I thought it would be nice for them to get some hands on time practicing all her fun decorative stitches. The unpacking … [Read more...]
Do you ever have leftover bits of trim and no clue what to do with them? Yeah, me, too! So, I went on a hunt to round up a ton of great ideas for easy trim projects. Many in this round up include free patterns. TOTAL SCORE!!! So, go ahead and grab a cup of coffee, tea, diet coke or whatever floats your boat and stay awhile. I think you might get lost in some of these … [Read more...]
Since I have been sewing up a storm this month on my serger, I thought it might be a good idea to share a quick tip and trick about those long and crazy thread tails! The one thing I know for sure is we do not want to just let them hang free -that would be the tell tale sign of a home sewn garment. No, instead you want to thread that tail through the eye of a hand sewing needle and slip it back … [Read more...]
Have you ever stumbled across a fantastic fabric find at an estate sale but hesitated to bring it home due to the way it smelled? Or perhaps that vintage fabric has a few unsightly stains that you have no clue how to get out? Well, as a seasoned estate sale hunter, I have a few tricks up my sleeve to help bring these treasures back to life! Vintage Fabric Finds Vintage fabrics … [Read more...]
