• Freestanding Lace Earrings Webcast

    Freestandling Lace Earrings with Designs by Babymoon

    Freestanding Lace Earrings Webcast with Sheila Ryan, of Designs by Babymoon Learn how to create freestanding lace earrings that combine in various ways to create loads of different looks. Sheila Ryan, of Designs by Babymoon, will show you how! REGISTER> JOIN US JANUARY 9, 2024 at 2PM ET FOR THIS FREE EVENT! These earrings are made entirely of thread, and are attached to various types of earrings hardware, depending on your wearing preference. Go big and add thread tassels, gems and beads. Or keep it understated with a stud application. Featuring Sulky Fabri-Solvy Stabilizer and beautiful Poly Deco Threads, the earrings also make great gifts. Just for registering, you’ll receive a FREE earrings design, courtesy of Designs by…

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  • Sewing Knits for summer

    Sewing Knits vs Woven Fabrics

    Sewing Knits vs Sewing Wovens Sewing knits is slightly more challenging than sewing woven fabrics. For one, knits have varying degrees of stretch. We need to tame the stretch to avoid wavy, and sometimes inaccurate, seams. As long as we aren’t stretching the fabric during sewing, knits can easily be tamed. The great thing is that you can use either a standard sewing machine or a serger when sewing knits. The latter allows for a nicer finish and helps tame the stretch factor, too. But a standard sewing machine also creates nice results. Typically, patterns designed for knit fabrics are not suitable for wovens and vice versa. However, there are…

  • Fifth Avenue Fanny Pack Pattern Review

    Fifth Avenue Fanny Pack Pattern Review

    Fifth Avenue Fanny Pack by Sallie Tomato Pattern Review & Strap Variations The Fifth Avenue Fanny Pack by Sallie Tomato is really more of a “belt bag” than a fanny pack, as it is worn across the shoulder rather than over the “fanny.” However, it’s versatile with an adjustable, wide strap that allows you to wear it either way. Using Sulky Poly Deco Thread is recommended on the pattern, and we couldn’t agree with that choice more! The Fifth Avenue Fanny Pack is currently a free pattern (with video!) on the Sallie Tomato site. It can be made from almost any type of fabric, which means it is stash raiding…

  • waxed canvas daypack

    Explore More Daypack with Waxed Canvas & Machine Embroidery

    Explore More Daypack Create a waxed canvas daypack with a zippered front pocket that’s water-resistant and durable. This bag is great for a day on the boat, at the beach or taking a hike. Waxed canvas has a few challenges to overcome when sewing, but nothing that isn’t fixed with the right thread, needles and notions. Plus, it’s easily embellished with machine embroidery, adding fun personalization and a pop of color to the project. DAYPACK SUPPLIES Sulky Explore More Daypack Pattern 60”-wide waxed canvas (outer fabric; amount according to pattern guidesheet) 54”-wide laminated cotton or oilcloth (lining; amount according to pattern guidesheet) 44”-wide sew-in fleece interlining (amount according to pattern…

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