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Comicpalooza Here We Come!
Comicpalooza 2024 Cosplay sewists flock to Comicpalooza, and we are HERE for it! This year, Sulky will be at Comicpalooza and will share all the fun with YOU. Ellen March, Sulky Director of Content, will share her expertise in sewing difficult costume fabrics, using Sulky products to make the process easier, faster and MORE FUN. Read on to experience her fun freebie for all guests of Comicpalooza and try your hand at making a decorative patch that showcases your favorite superhero, villain or comic book character. About Comicpalooza 2024 Comicpalooza takes place during Memorial day weekend, May 24-26, 2024, at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Avid collectors,…
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Quilted Mandalorian Paper Piecing Project
Quilted Mandalorian by Pitcher’s Boutique Create a quilted Mandalorian and add him to a pillow, table runner or larger quilt project. With the help of Sulky Paper Solvy, you won’t have to pick out tiny pieces of paper within the seams, as the stabilizer paper is entirely water-soluble. After piecing, quilt the Mandalorian with Sulky Glowy or Poly Sparkle Thread to add a bit of glitz and fun special effects to the piece. Let’s get started, and May the Sewing Force by with You. ABOUT THE MANDALORIAN PATTERN This FREE Mandalorian Foundation Paper Piecing Pattern is designed by Pitcher’s Boutique, and they also carry “Baby Yoda,” a.k.a. Grogu, FPP patterns…
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May Day Basket Tradition + Baskets to Sew for Others
May Day Basket – a Fun Tradition to Share I recently discovered that the May Day Basket tradition isn’t as widely known or practiced as I thought. After moving to a new neighborhood (many years ago), I left May Day Baskets on my neighbor’s porches. They had no idea why or what was happening! Growing up, I made May Day Baskets with my sister, using construction paper, stickers to conceal used birthday bags, and a lot of ingenuity. We carefully crafted our “baskets” and handed them out to friends, neighbors and even strangers. I recall sometimes even including picked dandelions with the gift! Recently, during an episode of Sew What?,…
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Sandhill Sling Videocast + Special Kits from Sulky
Sandhill Sling Videocast – A Live Event from Sulky! JOIN US LIVE on MAY 14, 2024 at 2pm ET and learn tips for making and how to embellish the Sandhill Sling by Noodlehead Patterns! REGISTER & SAVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! Sulky, in partnership with the American Sewing Guild (ASG), brings you this fun, interactive experience LIVE! You can also access the full event on-demand once the livestream ends; the content never expires. You don’t have to be a member of ASG to participate! SANDHILL SLING EVENT DETAILS Together with sewists from across the country, we’ll create a compact, hands-free sling-style bag using faux waxed canvas for a vintage, weathered appearance. Decorative webbing and coordinating thread…
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Chateau Coat Live Tutorial for Serger or Sewing Machine
Chateau Coat Live Tutorial Create your own Chateau Coat, designed by The Sewing Workshop, on April 23, 2024 at 12pm ET. Ellen March will be LIVE to guide you through the pattern and answer questions, right on the Sulky Facebook Page! And on THIS DAY ONLY, April 23, 2024, you’ll get 40% OFF THE CHATEAU COAT KIT! THIS IS AN AMAZING DEAL! ABOUT THE CHATEAU COAT The Chateau Coat is a loose-fitting garment that is made of a no-fray fabric, so there is no need to add a lining or finish the seams, unless you want to! This garment is great for spring, when the temps fluctuate from cold to…
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Graduation Gift Projects to Sew with T-Shirts & More
Graduation Gift Projects These graduation gifts to sew also make great Father’s Day gift-giving options. Begin with the Hemingway Pouch by Stitch Supply Co and modify it to include special touches for the recipient. This pouch is so easy to sew, giving you extra time for embellishing and trying out new creative fabrics. Read on to learn how to modify this pattern and make it using vinyl or a favorite T-shirt. GRADUATION GIFT DETAILS When a special someone graduates from middle school, high school or college, it’s nice to give a handmade gift that commemorates the occasion. As sewists, it’s extra nice to personalize the graduation gift with a special…
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American Flag Placemat Project with Foundation Piecing
American Flag Placemat Create this American Flag Placemat to celebrate Memorial Day, Independence Day and more! Create as many as needed to add to your patriotic décor. This foundation piecing technique makes easy work of narrow strip piecing so you can create multiple placemats for a pretty red, white and blue tablescape. FLAG PLACEMAT SUPPLIES Various red, white & blue print fabrics (piecing & binding) Patriotic-themed backing fabric (14” x 20”) Low-loft batting (12” x 18”) Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread Organ® size 70/10 Universal Needles Sulky KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Grab the Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread Patriotic Sampler, which has six spools of reds, whites and blues,…
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Serger Sunglasses Case – Free Pattern
Serger Sunglasses Case This Serger Sunglasses Case was modified from a pattern by Sue O’Very of Sookie Sews, courtesy of weallsew.com. The sunglasses case includes a layer of batting for interlining and is lined with Sulky Felty to keep your shades scratch-free. Quilting is also added as a decorative, yet optional, accent. A convenient hanging loop is included, so you can attach the case around a tote handle or interior backpack strap to easily find your sunglasses when needed. SERGER SUNGLASSES CASE SUPPLIES (3) snap spools of Sulky 50 wt. Cotton Thread (Butterfly Gold; right needle & loopers) (1) snap spool of Sulky Poly Deco Thread (Yellow; left needle &…
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Embroidered Lounge Pants Sewing Session with Sulky
Embroidered Lounge Pants Create & embroider a comfy, yet stylish, pair of lounge pants perfect for everyday wear, workout wear & sleepwear, too! This on-demand Session activates April 17, 2024. Reserve your spot today! In this extensive Session, you’ll learn how to create performance-weight embroidered lounge pants and retain the fabric stretch for a pucker-free fit. Side panel pockets are added as well as a comfortable gusset, making these your go-to pants for everyday wear. Throw them in your suitcase for a great travel-wear option! RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! Pittsburgh Walking Pants Pattern by Amanda’s Bundles PDF & Sulky Celestial Zen Embroidery Designs (in 3 sizes) are included with Session purchase…
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Mom and Me Mug Rug to Sew
Mom and Me Mug Rug Use foundation piecing techniques to create an adorable Mom and Me Mug Rug featuring a fussy-cut fabric print. This project makes a great gift for Mother’s Day, a birthday or any holiday. The Mug Rug is big enough to hold a large mug and a treat, too! MOM & ME MUG RUG SUPPLIES 50 wt. Cotton Thread Organ® size 70/10 Universal Needle Sulky KK 2000™ Temporary Spray Adhesive Various 1¼”-wide coordinating fabric strips Fabric with desirable motif, large enough to fit inside a 2¼” square Premade or self-made bias binding 9” x 10” rectangle of low-loft batting 9” x 10” rectangle of insulated batting, such…
