Sewing Tip 2
If you do a lot of apparel sewing, you are used to using a 5/8″ seam allowance.
Home dec sewing is different. Different seam allowances are used for different projects.
Always check the project directions, and don’t make assumptions!
For home dec projects ideas:
-Refer…
Barbecue Grill Cover
Dress up your patio with a custom-made grill cover!
As many of you know, barbecue grills are an expensive item and certainly worth protecting from the elements. However, commercially available grill covers are not always that attractive, who wants a big…
June Contest Winner!
Congratulations to Sue Krimmer for winning our latest contest on men’s patterns! Click here to see the amazing over coat Sue made for her husband Jack.
Sue will receive fabulous Shirting Fabric (hand-picked by Sandra) from Fine European Textiles in Toronto and a 3-Month…
Sewing Tip 1
“Use graph paper when you need to make paper patterns for small squares and rectangles. The lines on the graph paper can act as both a ruler and a cutting line, enabling you to cut your patterns to the precise…
TV Remote Pillow
Are the TV remotes frequently being misplaced at home? Then, this handy pillow might be the answer!
Keep this pillow on the couch and the controls off the coffee table where space is usually at a premium.
The technique for designing and sewing the…
Jeans Couture DVD
Sandra Betzina and Ron Collins give you tips on: Selecting the Right Weight Fabric, Pre-Shrinking, Needles, Thread, Interfacing, Seaming, Pockets, Flawless Fly-Front Zipper, Button and Snap-Fly Fronts, Moving the Seams in Collars in Heavy Fabric, Belt Loops, Hem Reinforcements, Rivets,…
Jeans Couture
There are just over 2 weeks left until Father’s Day. If you’ve been putting off getting dad a gift, make no more excuses!
Need ideas? Let his style inspire you by making him a great–fitting pair of jeans.
Sewing a perfect pair of…
Chambray
This fabric has the appearance of very fine denim, with a plain weave using colored warp and white weft.
Hailed as one of the most popular fabrics this season, Chambray makes great shirts, jeans, tunics, shorts, boxers and pull-on pants.
Linen Chambray is a fine-quality version…
Vogue 1101
MISSES’ TUNIC AND DRESS: Loose-fitting, bias cut tunic
A: sleeveless with optional topstitched “Chenille” effect on front and back with armhole binding.
B: top-stitched “Chenille” effect on front and back, contrast flared elbow length sleeves or sleeveless
FABRICS: Tunic A, Dress B: Linen, Silk or Rayon Crepe. Also…
Vogue 1034
MISSES’ JEANS: Boot-legged or straight-legged jeans have below waist contour front waistband and back yoke, double-sided front pockets with button trim, fly closure, narrow or wide belt carriers and topstitching details. Optional rivets.
A: back pockets with zipper closures.
B: lower calf length and back…
Memorial Day Special
ON SALE NOW!!!
- Pocket Particulars DVD FREE when you enroll in the Power Sewing WebTV Show*
- Shirts & Blouses DVD – $22 (Regulary $29)
- Zip It Up DVD - $22 (Regularly $29)
OFFER ENDS JUNE 2
*Enrollment offer available to new students only.
…June is for Gentlemen
Share garments you have sewn for yourself (or a gentleman in your life) using a Men’s Pattern!
To enter the contest post a picture of a garment along with a description or story. The garment with the most comments wins:
Shirting Fabric (hand-picked by Sandra) from Fine European Textiles in Toronto AND a 3-Month Subscription to the…
