01/15/02 - Valentines Day Flag
Spread the mood of the holiday into your yard and bring a smile to people who pass by your home, as well as those who came and go through your home, by decorating your yard with a Valentines Day Flag.
01/13/02 - Valentines Projects
A great assortment of projects! Kids crafts, sewing projects and more!
12/11/01 - Make Your Own Label
I am as guilty as the next person, for purchasing a machine with all kinds of capabilities that I never use. Here's a simple project to make your own labels to truly personalize any gift.
11/23/01 - Save Time, Needles And Your Sewing Machine!
Save time and possible machine problems by learning to avoid straight pins. Read the why and how here.
11/09/01 - Back Seat Vehicle Organizer
Use these free directions to create your own organizer to keep back seat clutter under control. Full photos and step by step directions can be found here.
10/26/01 - Guide Picks - Top 10 Sewing Books
People who sew, drool at the best products but rarely will splurge on something to increase their knowledge or keep handy information right at their finger tips. Learn which sewing books would make a very appreciated gift and perfect addition to any sewing library here!
10/19/01 - Windshield Visor CD Holder
Almost everyone has a dilemma when trying to come up with a gift to make for the guys. Find full directions for making a CD holder here.
10/13/01 - NYC Fashion District
I've lived most of my life in upstate New York but had never explored the Fashion District. Share the sites and vote to let me know if you want to see more.
09/17/01 - Make Your Own American Flag!
The events of September 11, 2001 have many Americans feeling like their hands are tied and feeling the need to do something. Use your disbelief in a constructive and patriotic way, by making your own American flag. Consider sharing your American pride by giving a flag, made with love, to the loved ones on your Christmas list.
09/07/01 - Halloween 2001
Halloween is ruled by creativity. Visit over 100 pages to gather inspiration and directions for a multitude of costumes, decorations and more!.
08/30/01 - Grading And Under Stitching Facings
Facing are part of almost every garment. One of the many factors that will scream "homemade" is a facing that keeps trying to peek around to where it doesn't belongs. Here you'll find information on how to grade a seam and under stitch to create a smooth finished edge that will stay the way it belongs.
08/17/01 - How Old Could It Be?
Have you ever been in such a creative mode, that you didn't notice what you were opening? That's exactly what happened while I made last weeks apron. Find what I discovered when I cleaned up.
08/10/01 - Dish Liquid Bottle Apron
Are you looking for a quick project to spiff up a kitchen or a small house warming gift? Here's one that can be made to match any decor! Use scraps from your kitchen curtains or small appliance covers to tie everything together. The free pattern piece includes the hem line for the newer short dish liquid bottles.
07/31/01 - Fabric Checkbook Cover
Here's a project that can be made from scraps or use any novelty print for a perfect gift. Find free, step by step, photo enhanced directions to make your own fabric checkbook cover here.
07/19/01 - Paint Brush Holder For Carrying To Class
Have you ever wished you had a way to tote small tools, such as paint brushes to a class without them falling all over the place? On this page I am sharing the solution that worked for me, with full, picture enhanced directions to make your own.
07/12/01 - Flanged Pillows
Have you ever had just enough fabric for a pillow front? Using these directions, you can make any size flanged pillow cover. Use the expensive designer fabric for the front and an economical, complimentary choice for the back.
06/30/01 - Easing Verses Gathering
Knowing the deference in sewing terms and the proper techniques can make all the difference in a finished garment. Learn more about easing, tucks and gathers here.
06/06/01 -Scrunchies
These are a simple project that almost any one can make. A great project to start the kids sewing! Save your scraps from any project and use them to make scrunchies. By following these directions you can mass produce them with no hand sewing!
06/01/01 -Silk Flowers, Ruffles & Zipper Pillow
Here's a pillow that will add bright colors in a subdued, elegant way! Full, free directions for a zipper back are included.
05/18/01 -Sew A BBQ Apron
Summer barbecues, Father's Day, birthday gifts, what ever your reason an apron is always useful! Free, full directions here.
05/16/01 -Sew A Chef's Hat
Full, free directions to sew a chef's hat this week.. and next week you can make a BBQ apron to match. The perfect combination for anyone maning the grill or a great Father's day gift!
05/01/01 - A Day Exploring Bernina!
A day spent exploring everything Bernina has to offer. There was so much that I had to share!
04/27/01 - From Baby Blanket To Toddler Poncho!
Paula Cummings shares a great way to turn an unused baby blanket into a poncho!
04/27/01 - Great Tips Submitted By Gloria!!
Here are a couple of hints that Gloria has stumbled upon by trial and error.
04/20/01 - Happy Spring Yard Flag!
A flag is always a bright point in any yard. Follow the free directions and templates to create the flag you want for your welcome message.
04/05/01 - Help A Collage Student Survey
Amanda Rosoman is a student at University of Wales Institute Cardiff researching the use of the domestic sewing machine in the twentieth century. Your input will help her!
03/29/01 - Embellished Pillow Front
A great way to use applique or machine embroidery, with corded pintucks to frame the details on any pillow front.
03/27/01 - Make Corded Pintucks
Simple directions to make corded pintucks. Learn how here.
03/15/01 - Fuzzy Dice
A fun gift to make for the car fanatic in your life. Combine the gift with a steering wheel cover for a fun package!
03/14/01 - Fur Steering Wheel Cover
Have you ever gotten in the car on a cold winter morning and felt like your hands were going to freeze to the steering wheel? Have you ever wished to have that fun and crazy nostalgic feel in your car? Start here, by making a fur steering wheel cover.
03/01/01 - Book Cover With Handles By Lee
Bibles, handbooks, you name it.. any book will be preserved and easier to handle with this cover!
02/23/01 - Sewing Machine Accessory Organizer
This tote works out great hanging in the sewing room or folded compactly for traveling to class.
02/22/01 - Sewing Lesson 4 - Seams And Seam Finishes
Follow the steps to make sure you have accurate seams and great seam finishes.
02/15/01 - February's Snail Mail Box
The Internet is a wealth of sewing information, but some things are only available in hard copy. Here you'll find what the newest additions to my sewing library were for the past month!
02/12/01 - Satin Stitch, Applique And Decorative Stitches
Do you know all the possibilities for a satin stitch? Do you know how to get perfect edges on an applique? What decorative stitches can you use? Find out here!
02/07/01 - Sewing 101 - Resources For Learning To Sew
Any new endeavor can seem overwhelming! Here's the place to start learning everything you need to know to sew up a storm!
01/29/01 - Valentine's Treat Bag Or Purse
A special shaped bag for holding sweet treats or a special purse. Hang one on the door for your sweet heart, filled with chocolate, of coarse.
01/28/01 - Valentine's Fabric Heart Pillow
Free pattern and full directions to make a novel Valentines pillow and show them you care.
01/26/01 - Corded pillow Sewing Lesson
The new sewing lesson has full step by step instructions for making a corded pillow.
01/18/01 - Kitchen Small Appliance Covers
Save a small fortune and make your own appliance covers, to keep things tidy and dust free. Free patterns and directions for making a toaster, mixer and/or blender cover.
01/12/01 - Singer's New "Izek" Machine
Will the new machine change Singer's image? Find out more here!
01/11/01 - Fabric Tissue Box Covers!
Free directions for any size tissue box. A great "Get Well" gift and a useful home accent item.
01/04/01 - Press, Pressing. Pressed!
No matter how you look at it, proper pressing is a key ingredient to a great finished garment! Find out more here! Do you know when the first ironing board was invented?
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