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Sew for Smiles with Craftsy Cares & ConKerr Cancer

Posted by on Jun 2, 2013 in Events, Sewing | 4 comments

Craftsy Cares ConKerr CancerSewists now is your time to shine! Support Craftsy Cares in partnering with ConKerr Cancer, a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of chronically-ill children as they undergo treatment. Sew beautiful pillowcases to bring joy to children in hospitals across the world. Read more

Sewing Sleeves with Ease

Posted by on Jun 1, 2013 in Sewing | 8 comments

Sewing SleevesIf you’ve never sewn sleeves before (and even if you have), they can be intimidating. A poorly sewn sleeve can throw off an otherwise great garment. But sewing sleeves doesn’t have to be a headache. With a little patience and some practice, you can sew perfect sleeves. Learn about the two methods for sewing sleeves: flat versus set-in. Plus, get the tips you need to sew sleeves perfectly every time. Read more

Free Pattern Friday: Free Patterns for You!

Posted by on May 31, 2013 in Crochet, Embroidery, Jewelry Making, Knitting, Paper Crafts, Quilting, Sewing | 10 comments

Free PatternsLet's celebrate the end of another amazing week with a new roundup of beautiful free patterns! Check out the beautiful selection this week including: a gorgeous large shawl, to cheerful coasters, a recipe box, and more. Just download the ones you like and have a great weekend! Read more

How to Make a Mandarin Collar Tutorial

Posted by on May 30, 2013 in Sewing | 1 comment

Mandarin CollarMandarin collars are band or stand-up collars. They make frequent appearances on traditional Asian garments, but they are a great design element and can be adapted for many different styles of clothing. Collars can really change the look of a garment, and it’s easy to learn how to make a Mandarin collar, so don’t be afraid to swap out a traditional shirt collar for a Mandarin collar to add some variation. Read more

How to Sew Piping Into a Pillow

Posted by on May 28, 2013 in Sewing | 10 comments

How to Sew Piping Into a PillowNothing finishes off a pillow like piping. It can take a homemade pillow to a professional level. Enjoy a step-by-step tutorial here! Read more

Entering the Kingdom of Machine Embroidery Appliqué

Posted by on May 27, 2013 in Embroidery, Quilting, Sewing | 0 comments

Machine Embroidery AppliquéThere are so many different types of machine embroidery appliqué (MEA) that I’m not sure I can list them all. Many designs use a tackdown stitch over the appliqué fabric and the shape is trimmed around those stitches, or a template is used to cut the appliqué shape. You have probably seen instructions for both of these methods. I have some tips and tricks that I hope will not only be helpful but make machine embroidery appliqué a lot more fun! Read more