{NSM} National Sewing Month and Everybody Wins!

National Sewing Month -The Sewing Loft

  Phew, September (aka- National Sewing Month) was a busy month!  We had 16 amazing guests talk about their favorite tools and share fun projects.  Some of my personal favorites include these fun tools: Rotary Cutter Bias Tape Maker Frixion Pens Wooden Stick And let's not forget the giveaway!  I am truly blown away by the excitement this little giveaway stirred up. … [Read more...]

National Sewing Month Giveaway

National Sewing Month Giveaway -The Sewing Loft

National Sewing Month Giveaway I must say thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU to all my special guests! They have shared some creative uses for old tools and amazing projects along the way!  And who knew that a simple wooden stick could be used as an iron? Not me, that's for sure! But after Becky brought me into the circle of trust, I grabbed a scrap piece of wood, gave the miter saw a quick pulse … [Read more...]

{NSM} 1 foot, 2 foot – Zipper Foot

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Wow, that was amazing! I am so inspired to raid my scrap stash and start paper piecing!  Joining us today is Robin with a fun project for the kiddo's! Hi, I'm Robin from Create Kids Couture.  If you haven't heard of CKC, we make children's boutique style PDF and paper sewing patterns. To keep up with us, find us on Facebook here.   Zipper Foot Today, I'm showing off a zipper … [Read more...]

{NSM} Get to the point with sewing pins

Fine Sewing Pins -The Sewing Loft

I am excited for you to meet today's guest! I just adore her work and the fact that we share such a similar path on this stitching adventure makes me smile. Hi! I'm Charise and I have been sewing since I was six years old. My mom taught me how to make Barbie doll clothes and since then I dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. I've worked in the apparel industry as a fashion designer … [Read more...]

{NSM} Handy Sewing Needle Tips & Tricks

Sewing Needles

Being an active member of the American Sewing Guild, I am so excited to have Samina here kicking off our final week of National Sewing Month! Hello, I’m Samina and I'm thrilled to bits about writing a guest post for The Sewing Loft Blog on behalf of the American Sewing Guild. After much thought I zeroed in on the hand sewing needles as a favorite sewing tool. Yeah, I’ve fallen in love … [Read more...]

National Sewing Month – The Final Week

National Sewing Month Grand Prize -The Sewing Loft

  It's the final week of National Sewing Month and the guests have shared some amazing tips & tools along the way! Plus, don't forget the projects!  These quick hitter projects have inspired me to carve out small pockets of time and get stitching!  What about you? Are you a quick hitter like me?  Or maybe you tackle monster projects?  Either way, I want to hear from you- be sure to … [Read more...]

{NSM} Flower Pillow Made Easy

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Happy Friday! Today we are keeping it real and Gina is bringing glamour to the under appreciated, always utilized and almost dirty little secret that we all hide in the workroom.  And she is doing it in style.     The Hot Glue Gun   Let's face it, we all have one tucked away in a drawer somewhere.  Mine is hidden in the 2nd drawer of the main cabinet and it is so … [Read more...]

{NSM} The Power of a Pin Cushion – Flower Power

Flower Pin Cushion -The Sewing Loft

Today's guest rocked our facebook community page with some amazing hand stitching and today, she is about to do it again! Hello! I'm Jessica from Twin Fibers. I'm a wife and stay-at-home mom to three kids. In my spare time I love to quilt, sew, crochet, knit and embroider. As my 12 year old daughter told me recently... she likes to keep her hands busy doing something creative. I'd have to … [Read more...]

{NSM} Fall in Love with Go! Baby

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Go! Baby Today's tool is not in my tool kit but certainly on my wish list! Hello, I'm Kellie from Nest of Posies. Lover of all carbs, crafts & design. Handmade shop owner & most importantly Mommy to 3. Finding pleasure in making a home that is creative & yummy to our souls. What a fun series! I mean, you can never go wrong with someone basically telling you … [Read more...]