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Choose Your Lining Well

I am writing this post from my powerless home in Long Island, New York. (I finally got a flight back from International Quilt Market in Houston.) All I can say is: Thank goodness for smart phones! This bodice is made from a stiff cotton and needs a lining...

Published Nov 5, 2012 1:22 AM by AmberStitch

Filed under: Sewing Fabric, Embellishment, Sewing
Sewing Stitches are a Basic Life Skill: How to Make a Leather Handbag

Having exhausted virtually all of the garment construction classes I can take in my lifetime on a Wednesday night at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, I have turned my attention to accessories: bags and shoes and belts, oh my...

Published Oct 15, 2012 4:00 AM by AmberStitch

Filed under: Sewing Techniques, Sewing Fabric, Sewing Stitches, Sewing Pattern, Embellishment, Sewing
How to Add a Lining to a Skirt

I can't say enough about the new Jil Cappuccio video, "Sewing Skirts Your Way," that is now available for purchase. You may know Jil's work from her past contributions to Stitch magazine. She creates adorable designs and the skirts that...

Published Sep 24, 2012 6:00 AM by AmberStitch

Filed under: Sewing Techniques, Sewing Fabric, Sewing Stitches, Easy Sewing Patterns, Sewing Clothes, Sewing
Use Underlining to Make Your Garment Look Instantly Expensive

Of all the tricks I've learned about couture garment sewing, underlining is probably my favorite. It takes even the cheapest fashion fabric from so-so to fabulous in a matter of minutes. And your garments will wear better and last longer with the...

Published Sep 10, 2012 5:46 AM by AmberStitch

Filed under: Sewing Techniques, Sewing Fabric, Sewing Stitches, Sewing
Creating Back-to-School Sewing Memories

When my daughters were much younger, these were my three favorite things to do before school started: G etting ready for school included some wonderful time at the sewing machine (and serger.) Left: My older daughter spent hours picking out those three...

Published Aug 6, 2012 6:00 AM by Rose@Stitch

Filed under: Sewing Techniques, Sewing Fabric, Sewing Pattern, Sewing
Tips for Sewing Buttons on Handknits

Often the last line of a knitting pattern reads: Sew on the buttons and enjoy! Embroidery floss and a darning needle work well for sewing on handknits. Take two tiny stitches on the front of the garment. Stitch up through the button and over the spacer...

Published Jul 9, 2012 6:20 AM by Rose@Stitch

Filed under: Sewing Supplies, Sewing Techniques, Sewing Fabric, Sewing Stitches, Embellishment, Sewing
The Best Kept Secret on Your Sewing Machine

Have you ever had silk charmeuse and chiffon slither away from you, oblivious of the feed dog traction, or struggled to sew a bulky denim or wool seam? I know a sewing machine technique tip that will change your life. Find your presser foot tension knob...

Published Jul 4, 2012 6:01 AM by AmberStitch

Filed under: Sewing Techniques, Sewing Fabric, Sewing Stitches, Sewing Pattern, Sewing
What to Do with a Gorgeous Piece of Fabric

Sometimes a fabric is just too beautiful to cut up. I had that experience with a beautiful piece of silk fabric that I purchased recently. It was a gorgeous ethnic print that I just could not imagine into a garment, no mattter how hard I tried. In the...

Published Feb 22, 2012 6:43 AM by AmberStitch

Filed under: Sewing Fabric, Sewing
Sewing Fabric Guide—Free eBook

Sewing Fabric and Tricky Materials: Free Guide to Sewing Silk Fabric and Knit Fabric It's easy sewing fabrics with unique characteristics. All it takes are a few helpful hints and tailored sewing techniques, plus some stitching practice with the right...

Published Oct 13, 2011 11:59 PM by tricia waddell

Filed under: Sewing Supplies, Sewing Techniques, Sewing Fabric, Sewing for Beginners, Easy Sewing Patterns, Sewing Pattern, Sewing Notions, Sewing
Preview the Winter 2011 issue of Stitch!

Josée Carrier's Lily Pillow Covers are made with wool felt, appliqué, and embroidery. Add style to your holiday table with the Ornament Tree Place Mats by Jacquie Gering. The Appliquéd Messenger Bag by Carol Zentgraf features...

Published Sep 26, 2011 7:12 AM by tricia waddell

Filed under: Sewing Techniques, Sewing Fabric, Sewing Stitches, Embellishment, Sewing
Five Free Projects in the New Sewing for the Home eBook

Douppioni Silk Table Runner India Cotton Duvet Cover + Pillow Shams Denim Throw Chrysanthemum Pillow Cute-As-A-Button Pillow Give your Home a Makeover with 5 Free Home Décor Sewing Patterns Sometimes you want to give a room in your home a design...

Published Jun 17, 2011 5:51 AM by tricia waddell

Filed under: Sewing Techniques, Sewing Fabric, Sewing for Beginners, Sewing for the home, Sewing Pattern, Embellishment, Free Sewing Pattern, Sewing Pillows, Table Runner Patterns, Sewing
Sew Appliques on Knits in a Snap!

Appliqué Your Way I'm a big fan of dressing up a plain item of clothing with simple embellishments. It's a great way to refashion something that you already own or dress up an inexpensive plain item like a t-shirt or simple dress and make...

Published Jun 15, 2011 7:54 PM by tricia waddell

Filed under: Sewing Supplies, Sewing Techniques, Sewing Fabric, Sewing Stitches, Hand Sewing, Embellishment, Sewing
Free Sewing Accessories eBook!

Style a Garment Project with the Right Accessory As soon as I finish sewing a new garment, the first thing I ask is "what do I have to go with it"? The perfect scarf or bag can complete an outfit, and we all know the frustration of looking for...

Published Apr 22, 2011 4:51 AM by tricia waddell

Filed under: Sewing Techniques, Sewing Fabric, Sewing Stitches, Sewing Accessories, Hand Sewing, Sewing Pattern, Embellishment, How to Use a Sewing Machine, Free Sewing Pattern, Sewing Bags, Sewing
Coming Attractions

One of my favorite parts of the movie-going experience is watching the previews of upcoming movies. It's fun to get a sneak peek of the great (or awful) movies that will be coming to a theater near you in the upcoming months. Then you wait in anticipation...

Published Feb 14, 2011 11:30 AM by tricia waddell

Filed under: Sewing Fabric, Sewing Stitches, Hand Sewing, Sewing Pattern, Embellishment, Sewing
Stretch Your Sewing Knowledge

I've recently amassed a large selection of jersey knit fabrics in a fabulous array of colors. I've become obsessed with the current popularity of draped designs, and the liquid drape of silk and bamboo jersey is irresistible. While the pattern...

Published Jan 24, 2011 4:24 PM by tricia waddell

Filed under: Sewing Supplies, Sewing Techniques, Sewing Fabric, Sewing Stitches, Sewing for Beginners, How to Use a Sewing Machine, Sewing

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