How many times do you pull fabric out of your stash and ask yourself, “Has this been prewashed?” Me, ever single time. Whenever I buy fabric, I have good intentions of prewashing it all and getting all ready to sew. And sometimes I do. But…
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How I organized my interfacing – for less than $5!
Do you hoard your left over bits of interfacing? See my easy method to organize your interfacing scraps so you can easily find what you need! I’m pretty stingy when it comes to interfacing. Not that I avoid using it, but that I don’t like…
The curbside Singer Fashion Mate 257 lives!
Often an old “broken” sewing machine only needs a simple repair or a good cleaning. I once got the cutest vintage Kenmore machine for free from a rummage sale because it was missing a belt. $10 and a quick trip to Target got it all…
How I conquered the cords in my sewing studio
Between my sewing machines, serger, and iron, there are a LOT of power cords in my sewing room. Oh, and let’s not forget the embroidery machine, the speakers for my iPhone, and my Silhouette machine. They all need to be plugged in to work. The…
I wasn’t looking for a new sewing machine
Some projects are the result of brainstorming and hours of planning. And others just present themselves, happy opportunities just waiting to be seized upon. That’s what happened the other morning on the way to church. We’d made it about a block from our house when…
Quick way to clean up your threads and tiny scraps
It’s been a few week sins my last post. Man, life got busy all of a sudden! But I’m here today to show you my new favorite way to clean up the stray threads and bits left on my sewing table after a project. After…
My 3 tier scissors system
…or, nobody better touch my fabric scissors! I read a post at So Sew Easy all about cutting paper with your fabric scissors. As in, don’t do it. (Her post also explains why it is that cutting paper will dull your scissors, which I found…
My new sewing studio revealed
A while back I mentioned that there was a total studio overhaul underway at my house. My craft/sewing space was no longer functioning. This is what my studio looked like: AAAAAACK! My eyes!!! The mess!!! It took me 6 weeks – and a lot of…
A total studio overhaul underway
Every now and then – okay, everyday for the past three years – you walk past your studio and think your space is