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Tailoring Tools
What is it? – Open any catalog of sewing notions and you’ll immediately be overwhelmed. There are so many specialty tools with each designed to assist us in our various sewing tasks. But as the “specialty” moniker suggests, they often apply only to a specific niche (or even micro-niche) of a particular sewing operation. But what about the other sewing tools, the ones we use all of the time? What about those sewing notions that have expansive applications to a wide spectrum of sewing requirements? Take tailoring or dressmaking for example. What are the operations common to most…
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Freehand Yarn Embroidery on Felt (QUOE TIPS)
I don’t know what it is about felt berets, but I constantly find myself drawn to them as a canvas for whatever fibery rabbit hole I’m heading down at the time.
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Embroidery Stitching Tool Review
The Embroidery Stitching Tool is a unique approach to the art of embroidery. For crafters and artists familiar with punch needing (needle punching/rug hooking), this style of embroidery will feel quite familiar.
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#WearingIsCaring Face Mask
It should come as no surprise to anyone that the world is in the grip of a pandemic the likes of which we have not seen in over a century. It’s easy for us to fall prey to trepidation during these times, but there is one thing medical professionals and scientists agree upon; to better protect ourselves and others: Wear a mask. Both the CDC and WHO agree that people should wear cloth face coverings in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when…
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Knit & Tunisian Crochet Water Balloon
Hello everyone, I’m Tonja the designer behind Pink Plumeria Maui and I’m excited to be back with a new Knit & Tunisian Crochet pattern.
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Pom-Pom Basket – Crochet Pattern
This decorative Pom-Pom Basket is made up of basic crochet stitches with the addition of pom-poms, leather straps and an inside pocket for a complete look.
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Venezia Palina Coaster – Knit Pattern
Hello Makers! It’s Elise again, the maker and designer behind Frosia Knits. I’m so honored to be back on the blog and share with you a new coaster pattern! The Venezia Palina Coaster takes little time to make and is the perfect companion for your coffee mug.
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Tool School: Marking Tools
Finding the best marking tool can be a challenge. Learn about all of our useful marking tools and find the best one for each job.
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Marking Tools
What is it? – Let’s think about it. What do we do when we sew? What comes after the creative vision is set and after finding the perfect fabric and the perfect accessorizing thread? We cut that beautiful fabric into smaller pieces and then, well, and then we sew it all back together again into a larger piece of fabric. But it’s the shape of those pieces and the way they are assembled that brings a smile to our faces. So how do we do that? Measure, mark and cut. The more precise each function is accomplished, the more…
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Origami Bag Tutorial – Sewing Pattern
Designed by Carol Mesimer These Origami Bags are perfect for all your projects. Quick to sew, and versatile enough for everything from wee, small ornaments to large and roomy market bags. A simple adjustment to your measurements changes the size.