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Sewing Tip 5

Karla — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:08:07 +0000

To remove Crayon stains from fabrics:

- Gently remove waxed surface with a dull knife.

- Place the stain between two white paper towels or napkins. Press with a warm iron.

- If color traces remain, wash using soap (not detergent) and 1-cup…

Sewing Tip 3

Karla — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:05:21 +0000

Lycra® is combined with nylon, cotton, linen and wool to give stretch in one or both directions. Cotton/Lycra is matte and often used in exercise wear. Nylon/Lycra is shiny and often used for bathing suits.

When sewing with Lycra be sure…

The Bathing Suit Project

Karla — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:11:29 +0000

Making a bathing suit is not a quickie project because you cannot fit as you go. Using the right fabric will help you to attain success!

In her Guest Column, Sandra’s Bathing Suit Project (featured on BurdaStyle.com,) Sandra gives you tips on…

Chambray

Karla — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:10:42 +0000

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…

Sewing with Sheer Fabric

Karla — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:08:10 +0000

“One of the big fashion trends right now is the semi-transparent/sheer jacket or overblouse. This is beautiful worn over a dress or a camisole.. . .”

In the column, Sewing with Sheer Fabric (featured on BurdaStyle,) Sandra gives you tips on how to sew on sheer…

Fabric Shopping With Marcy

Karla — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:03:44 +0000

by Guest Sewer, Marcy Tilton

Marcy Tilton would be the perfect shopping partner in a fabric store! She has wonderful taste and a real knack for putting fabrics together in a classy way. Read as Marcy shares with us the process she goes through when selecting…

Working With Linen

Karla — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:33:22 +0000

“Warm weather brings dreams of warm beaches in white linen pants, navy linen shifts, floral linen skirts. . .”

In the column, Working With Linen (featured on BurdaStyle,) Sandra gives you tips on pre-washing to avoid wrinkling, what needle to use and what type of thread best works…

Sandra On Denim

Karla — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:27:09 +0000

Sandra was recently invited to do a Guest Column by our friends at BurdaStyle.

In the column, “Sandra Betzina on Denim, Can’t find jeans that fit? – MAKE YOUR OWN!” , Sandra gives her expert advice on pre-washing denim, what weight is best and what…

Sewing With Silk

Karla — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:56:44 +0000

Shifting fabric, snags, and puckered seams are just a few of the pitfalls in working with silk. Watch this video as Sandra offers tips to help you sew silk with the confidence of a pro.

From choosing the right needle, thread,…

Hand Washing Silks

Sandra Betzina — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 07:02:21 +0000

Silk charmeuse and crepe de chine are favorites for clothing because they feel so luxurious and drape so well.

These two silks can be hand washed using 1 tablespoon of shampoo in a sink basin full of water for light colors. To…