Sewing
This past Halloween, I was busy making Halloween costumes when I was reminded of one of the basic rules from my days in high school Home Ec. Our Home Economics teacher was fantastic! One of her basic rules was to make sure we filled 3 bobbins of thread before we started any project. She […]
It won’t be long before Halloween is here. My favorite part of Halloween is making the costumes. I prefer to make our costumes simply because I prefer originality. Even as a child trick or treating, I enjoyed being the only one wearing a particular costume. Of course, back then, my mother was the seamstress. Many […]
Halloween will soon be here and it is definitely time to start thinking about our Halloween costumes. I prefer making my own costumes simply because I prefer originality. I enjoy having a unique costume and design that really is all my own. Many sewing patterns give us multiple options and, of course, we choose our […]
Whether you sew, cross stitch, embroider, or enjoy any stitching, a seam ripper is an essential tool. I own several seam rippers, but I have a favorite. My husband gave me a wood handle seam ripper for our anniversary last year. I love this elegant accessory! The wood handle is pretty enough to display in […]
My sewing basket is one of my personal favorite sewing accessories. Sewing baskets provide a place for the sewing notions you need every time you sew. Since most of them come with a handle, they are easy to carry from place to place, or from one work area to another. They are the perfect storage […]
Seamstresses often sew for originality. One great way to accessorize your wardrobe with originality is to make your own totes, handbags and purses. Sew Easy Designer Bags & Totes gives instructions to make a variety of handbags or totes. It offers beautiful options for any style preference. As a matter of fact, you could make […]
Snazaroo Zoo Book of Costumes I enjoy making unique Halloween costumes for my children so it only follows that I would love a book that gives instructions on how to make easy Halloween costumes. Not only does this book show you how to make costumes, but it also shows step by step instructions on face […]
Pincushions are essential sewing supplies and a necessity to any seamstress. Having a great pincushion is like having a third hand when you are sewing or crafting. No only are pincushions extremely useful, but they are rather cute items in a craft room and in some cases, add pretty decorative pieces. I own several pincushions […]
No matter how careful I am when I sew, there are always errors, mistakes, and seams that need to be removed from any project. I shall never forget my first experience with a seam ripper. I felt like it was the most wonderful creation ever invented. It makes removing a seam so much easier than […]
Being able to see to thread the small eye of a needle, has always been one of the most challenging tasks when sewing. It becomes even more frustrating if the thread color has to be changed frequently like a needlework project. I have been purchasing and using the inexpensive Dritz Needle Threaders for decades. They […]
