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Wearing, Sewing Neoprene–Yes? No? Maybe?
Neoprene is a synthetic rubber; it’s distinguishing feature is a foam core creating a rubbery, spongy hand. And is most familiar used in wetsuits where the foam core keeps body heat in and moisture out. Great features for wetsuits, not … Continue reading
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Tagged butted seam, double faced, flatlock, foam core, hhow to sew Neoprene, lapped seam, neoprene, Neoprene Properties, ponte, Vogue 8932
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Is it Neoprene or Scuba Knit? Should I Care???
Is it Called Neoprene or Scuba Knit? Neoprene or Scuba Knit, Scuba Knit or Neoprene. If you are shopping online for garments and/or fabric you better know what you are buying as it can make a huge difference in use … Continue reading
SHOWstudio, The Go-To Site for Everything Fashion
If you have any interest in fashion–a sewist, fashionista, consumer, aficianado–you will appreciate SHOWstudio, an “…award-winning fashion website, founded and directed by Nick Knight, that has consistently pushed the boundaries of communicating fashion online.” Collections This is your go-to … Continue reading
Cordless, 360° Freestyle Iron by Panasonic
Have you seen this? I was so intrigued when I saw it in a how-to photo on a blog. Two features I appreciate: It’s cordless, and features a double point soleplate for ironing in any direction. The … Continue reading
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Tagged cordless, double point soleplate, freestyle, iron, Panasonic.
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Cinderella Returns to the Big Screen
The news that Cinderella will make another appearance is exciting for all little Girls–and Big Girls like me. I’m a Musical Theater fanatic and Rogers & Hammerstein are at the top of my list of 20th century musical theater composers. … Continue reading
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Tagged Cinderella, costumes, Julie Andrews, Lily James, Rogers and Hammerstein, Sandy Powell
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Textile Blocks from India
Minnesota winters are not to be born anymore so my escape for many years has been Palm Springs, CA; it’s consistently warm with tremendous mountain views and a walkable, friendly community. No matter where you go, you are bound to meet either … Continue reading
Posted in OUT AND ABOUT
Tagged block printing, fabric printing, India, India Textile Artisans, textile blocks, Vintage Addiction.com
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Skirt Wardrobe
January 2016 Update These skirts have become a staple in my wardrobe; they get worn at least once a week, even if just at home. Hey, it’s just as easy to reach for a skirt & T as leggings, … Continue reading
Posted in FIBER FASHION FUN
Tagged crinkled, Elastic Waistband, exposed zipper, faux suede, Marcy Tilton, pea green, quilted skirt, skirt, skirts, V1268, V8637
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Working with Massive Amounts of Fabric
This was the 2014 Christmas present for my two Grandsons. This is Grayden, 4, and he immediately made this his Turkey Hunting Blind. Brother Oliver, 7, was too busy with ipad and Minecraft. Using Butterick 4251 and 8+ yards of … Continue reading
More on Hydrogen Peroxide
Clorox vs Peroxide Posted on January 27, 2013 by neucarol Clorox Hydrogen Peroxide December 19 2014 Update Here is a very thorough review of advantages of Peroxide. Post by Brian Wilkinson. … Continue reading
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The Eurosteam Pressurized Iron; Ergonomic Rotary Cutter
Eurosteam Pressurized Iron Ergonomic Rotary Cutter For the first time in many years, my sister and I attended the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo in Minneapolis. It was essentially a social event to catch up with old sewing friends. … Continue reading
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Tagged eurosteam, pressurized.ergonomic rotary cutter, zippers
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Children’s Christmas Fat Quarter Skirt Redux
Still time to stitch up some Christmas fashion for the little Girls on your list. They’ll love you for it. All it requires is a package of Christmas print fat quarters. It’s prepackaged so eliminates the fabric selection dilemma; how … Continue reading
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Tagged fat quarters, girls Christmas Skirt, tutorial
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Choosing Fabric Design Direction
Winter has come early–a whole lot early–so while not actually stuck, am not that interested in being outside. Plus, nothing to do in the yard, except spread salt! Luckily, did get the winter greens up on the last day before … Continue reading
Sew Accurate–Continuous Stitching
The Devil is in the details and, in this case, the details are continuous topstitching. Even an expert sewist can get bedeviled by details. I usually blog about advanced/expert sewing but this blog reviews some basics that were brought home … Continue reading
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Tagged accurate sewing, apron, continuous stitching, overstitch, Tamari apron, topstitching
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Cocoon Wrap/Shawl
I love large wraps/shawls but am usually frustrated when they invariably slip off the shoulder and go missing in terminals and malls. A shawl is so practical for traveling as it can have so many lives: garment for warmth, decoration … Continue reading
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Tagged cocoon, instruction, knit, number 174, Pleated Wrap, shawl, The Row, Threads, travel, wrap
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RTW Ideas for the Sewist
I went snoop shopping today…well, actually, I went shopping at the local department store’s season end sale to stock up on essentials and saw some great sewing ideas. Here’s what I found. T-shirts Stretch lace applied like ribbing on a … Continue reading
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Make a Baby Receiving/Swaddling Blanket
My ‘go-to’ baby gift is the receiving blanket and it is always one that I make. It satisfies three gift giving rules: Need–every baby needs more than one Use–it will get used Love–made with The blanket also has many lifetimes … Continue reading
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Tagged hem gauge, how-to, learn-to-sew, mitered corner, receiving blanket, ribbon tag, swaddle, swaddle wrap, tags
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Making Seed Tape
Remember seeing a Pinterest DIY on seed tape and having used the retail seed tape, know it is one of the myriad ‘greatest thing since sliced bread’! Unfortunately, seed tape is not available in a lot of seed varieties … Continue reading
Posted in GREAT IDEA
Tagged DIY, DIY SEED TAPE, Pinterest DIY, seed tape, toilet paper
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Issey Miyake Part I
Every Spring I sort through my clothes for donate and consign candidates. The Spring Cleaning coordinates well with Herberger’s Goodwill Sale (Herberger’s is a Midwest department store under the Bon-Ton umbrella) as every donation garners a 20% coupon for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Hergerger's, Individualist, Issey Miyake, Leiter's Designer Fabrics, Miyake Maniacs, V2056, Vogue
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Honey Bon-Bons in St Paul
An April weekend in St. Paul, MN, has been an annual event for the past 20 + years, ever since the American Craft Council moved a craft show to the River Centre in St. Paul. For the first time, a … Continue reading
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Tagged ACC, beekeeping on St Paul rooftops, Cathedral, honey bon-bons, River Centre, St Paul Hotel
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