by Michelle
March 14, 2012 in Tips & Tricks
Useful tip: I have the Sophia and I knew that I could download new images to embroider but every time I tried to it didn’t work.. This is my first time working with a embroidery machine so the “lingo” was unfamiliar to me until Pam Mahshie ( my aunt) explained it to me….You cant just go and download any image ... 
by Susan G
March 12, 2012 in Tips & Tricks
I was looking through our bins of hand-me-down baby clothes for any festive shirt/outifit for St. Patrick's Day for my 6-month daughter. I came across an adorable sleep sack with shamrock edging and embroidery. However, my not-so-petite baby girl's chubby legs were not going to fit into that elastic. :)
Rather than put it back in the bin and go out ... 
by Stephanie
March 4, 2012 in Projects, Tips & Tricks
Upon repairing some clothes this weekend, (that have been awaiting mending for a year now) I was pondering a swim cover dress that I just love, however, I'm not sure how much longer the fabric around the seams is going to hold up...sadly! The rest of the fabric is in great condition. So, as I was questioning what I could ... 
by Stacey
March 3, 2012 in Tips & Tricks
After creating the project ‚Girls Handkerchief Hemmed Top & Matching Pants‚ I decided that my little pumpkin pie's wardrobe needed a little pick me up for spring. I recently found the book Little Girls, Big Style by Mary Abreu. In the book, she shows you how to sew a 23 piece boutique wardrobe using 4 easy patterns. You can order ... 
by Jan Page
February 28, 2012 in Tips & Tricks
As you know, graduation time is just right around the corner. I have been really busy monogramming many gifts but recently someone brought me an extra special gift to personalize. She had kept all of her son's shirts from every ball team he had played on. She put them all together and made a quilt. What a perfect gift to ... 
by KellyC
February 17, 2012 in Tips & Tricks
Can't find the right color of fabric for your next project? You've searched high and low for that shade to match another material, but no luck? Here is your solution! I recently did some dying myself on English cotton netting and I was having trouble getting the specific shade I wanted. I came across Rit Dye's website that solved my ... by Stephanie
February 1, 2012 in News, Tips & Tricks
When I am teaching students how to sew, I often teach, what I think is, the easier way (and what I would consider as the "correct" way) to pin. I just read this article this morning, confirming that there is a "correct" way to pin: "How to Use Pins the Right Way" from threadsmagazine.com. The author,Susan Khalje, explains with a number of ... by Stephanie
January 16, 2012 in General, Tips & Tricks
One of my friends just asked me to add ruffles to a onesie and embroider 1 year on the front with my Baby Lock Esante for her daughter's first birthday. The ruffles are only on the back...such a cute idea...can't wait to make it (and make some for my own daughter for spring/summer)! Here is a link to the tutorial! ... 
by Kendra
January 11, 2012 in Tips & Tricks
Once I find a pair of jeans that fit right, I do almost anything to never throw them out. Luckily, this mostly involves patching holes as they spring up. Here are some tips for better patches:
When the hole is in an awkward place for something decorative or bright, I'll use a scrap of fabric cut from the hem, facing, bottom of sleeves, ... 
by Mac
January 6, 2012 in Tips & Tricks
Do you live in a situation where you are slightly afraid to stick your hand in your sewing notions catch-all drawer because you may just lose it on that rotary cutter left in the no-no position or pins left free from cushions? Well I am done living in fear of my craft corner, and if you feel the same way, ... 
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