Vintage Fabric – Reclaiming & Cleaning

Cleaning Vintage Fabrics Tips & Tricks | The Sewing Loft

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...]

Fabric Addict Destash Bash

Fabric Addict Destash The Sewing Loft

The story of a fabric addict: Allow me to introduce myself.... That was a post I shared on Facebook and sadly, it's all true!  You know you're in good company when you share something so personal and yet everyone in the room understands.  When I started to ask friends and fellow designers if there were any secret fabric addict s in the room - everyone raised a hand.   So, I thought it … [Read more...]

{How To} Find Amazing Fabric

Vintage Small Collage

Ever wonder where some designers find such amazing fabrics? I do! I am in love with fabric.  My collection is sometimes considered a borderline hoarding addiction.  And don't laugh but it has also been said that "at times I am in need of an intervention". Photo credit to bhg.com & Vintage Chic Furniture I like to look to the past for fabric.  Many of my most prized fabrics have been … [Read more...]

{How To} Pocket full of Sunshine

Mother's Day Pocket Small Collage

I love old fashion napkins & handkerchiefs.  Something about these delicate squares that I find appealing. But to be fair, the use is not for me.  Just the thought of putting that yuck back in my pocket for later makes me cringe. For today's project, I thought it would be fun to reclaim a few pretties and create something lovely for mom. This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 … [Read more...]