Sewing Glossary–K is for knits, but don’t forget J
Jean jumper: This tool is a piece of plastic designed to help the sewing machine foot work over bulky seams such as those found in jeans. Kimono sleeves: Kimono sleeves are cut in one piece with the garment front and…
Home Decor: Shabby Chic is baaack!!
Several months ago I wrote a post on the design elements of Shabby Chic. This style has been popular for many years but had fallen out of favor a bit. Well, it’s back but in a less feminine and more…
Sewing Glossary–I is for interfacing
Inseam: This term is important when measuring for the length of pants or slacks. The inseam runs from the crotch to the hem. Interfacing: Interfacing is used to provide shape and body to cuffs, collars, facings, pockets, and sometimes to…
ABC’s of Decorating: “C” is for Candles
The letter “C” can apply to so many things when it comes to decorating not the least of which is color. But we talk about color so much that I thought we would discuss something a little different for the…
Sewing Glossary–H is for hem
Ham: No, this not something for the dinner table. A sewing ham is also called a tailor’s ham or dressmaker’s ham. A sewing ham is a tightly stuffed form used while pressing to support curved areas and allow them to…
Fabric: P. Kaufmann Fabric
With so many choices when it comes to fabrics I think it is nice to know a little bit about the companies that provide these fabrics. For over half a century, P. Kaufmann has provided the design industry with exquisite…
Pillows in the Making
I’ve had more time to sew lately and I wanted to share with you some photos of my projects in the beginning stages. I am using lovely Amy Butler fabrics along with some Amy Butler patterns that can be downloaded…
Sewing Glossary–G is for gusset
Gather: Gathering is both decorative and practical. Gathering is the bunching up of fabric so that a longer piece will fit an shorter piece. Skirts are gather on to the waistband. Some sleeves are gathered. Ruffles are formed by gathering….
Home Decor: The ABC’s of Decorating: B is for beauty
For the letter B we could discuss decorating benches, bookcases, built-ins,buying fabric, buying furniture..the list goes on and on. But I thought it might be nice to discuss the simple beauty of small, personal touches that make your home special….
Covering a Button–an illustrated tutorial
In July I had encouraged you to try covering your own buttons. At last I have a tutorial actually showing you how to cover buttons. First cut an appropriate size circle out of your fabric. Dritz now makes it easier…