Sewing Tip 13
Silk Organza makes a great press cloth.
It can withstand high heat and you can see through it!
Silk Organza also makes great interfacing and underlining and can also be used to make a blouse. Want to learn more about working with…
Sandra’s Closet
Looking to find some inspiration for your next sewing project?
Take a peek into Sandra’s Closet!
Click here to see Sandra’s personal garments and read her comments on each garment.
More garments will be added in the next few weeks, so be sure to…
Boxy Vests
Vests can look boxy and not very flattering if they don’t have a good shape.
Those made of quilted fabrics can pose a special challenge.
Watch as Sandra shows you a technique that can whip your vest into shape and make it fit…
Sewing Tip 12
To give freshly hemmed jeans an aged appearance, rub 120-grit sand paper along the hem on the right side of the garment.
You can age the pocket edges and the fly front in the same way.
Want to sew that perfect pair of…
Gold Rush Ensemble
This beautiful jacket top and skirt ensemble was entered into our T-Party contest. Take a look at all of the great Tops and Tees entered so far and comment on the ones you like!
Twin Needle Seam
Sewing Tip 11
Cosmetic brushes are great to clean the lint out of your serger and sewing machine.
Suck out the excess with a vacuum at least once a month if you do a lot of sewing.
Lint is the chief culprit in a machine…
Indian Princess Blouse
Check out this gorgeous princess blouse made of traditional Saree Fabric with coordinating peplum made from satin fabrics in blue and green.
We’re Having a T-Party!
Have you sewn a fabulous Tee or Top that you’re proud of?
Enter it in our “T”-Party Contest!
To enter the contest just post a picture of a dressy Tee or Top you have sewn along with a description.
We’ve added more chances to win! Winners…
Welt Pocket with Zipper
In a previuos episode, Ron and Sandra showed you how to make fabulous welt pockets.
Today, Ron shares a marvelous technique on how to create a welt look with a zipper in the middle.
These pockets look great and with lessons from Ron…
Sewing Tip 10
If you have a round face and/or a round body, avoid repeating roundness in your garments with curved jacket edges and curved patch pockets.
Look for angular detailing such as welt pockets on a slant, pointed rather than rounded lapels, and squared…
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