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...]
With all this spring cleaning happening and Mother's Day around the corner, I thought it would be fun to partner with friends and celebrate the arrival of spring in a big way! A big creative way that is, it's giveaway time! Enter to win Spring Into May Giveaway for your chance to win one of six HUGE prize packs. The total of all prizes is valued at more than $2,200! Janome Magnolia 7325 Sewing … [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...]
I am sure it will come as no surprise just how much I love my Baby Lock machines. Well today, I am excited to share some fun and exciting news! I'm officially partnering with Babylock. YAY! To be honest, I'm not sure who is more excited- me or the girls. You might recall seeing them stitching on Ellie, my Baby Lock Ellisimo from time to time. But to be far, I do not like to share. … [Read more...]
Scissor Sewing Humor Does your work make the cut? Check out our flickr group to see what others in our sewing community are working on. … [Read more...]
Since, I'm starting to branch out more and meet up with local sewing groups, I thought it would be fun to create a little zipper bag to carry all my tools. This bag stitched together quickly and used supplies I already hand on hand. Zipper Bag This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: Colored Felt Zipper Pattern: Click for the printable … [Read more...]
Left Foot, Right Foot, Presser Foot I think sometimes when we get a new machine we are so excited that we want to just dive right in and start stitching. We forget that with this machine comes so many different accessories- aka "parts" or presser feet. Yes, I am talking about those pages in the manual that show you all the fun presser feet and tools that come with your machine. Let's be … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
