October 2013

Build Your Own Monster Appliqué Shapes

October 17, 2013 Jenelle Montilone

It’s a monster mash! Today I’m really excited to share with you my Build Your Own Monster pattern exclusively for WeAllSew. There are thousands of ways to customize your own creepy (or cute!) appliqué to stitch onto a t-shirt or treat bag. … More

One-Hour Wonder – Upcycled Swing Coat

October 16, 2013 Amanda Whitlatch

I wanted something new to wear to an event, so I took a trip to our local thrift shop and found a beautiful fuchsia designer woven silk swing coat. But what to wear it with it? … More

Update an Old Basket Liner

October 15, 2013 Gayle Donahue

Everyone has a basket around that could use some refreshing – it’s easy to update the liner following our instructions. Don’t forget Halloween’s just around the corner and baskets make great candy dishes or Trick or Treat bags. … More

Deer Quilt Sew-Along with LUKE Haynes – Week Four

October 14, 2013 WeAllSew

Week Four of our Deer Quilt Sew-Along with LUKE Haynes – it’s nearly finished! … More

WeAllSew Celebrates Our Loyal Fans!

October 13, 2013 WeAllSew

We quickly reached our goal of 62,ooo, and as a way to say “Thank You!” to all who join us at Facebook to share your love of sewing and creating, we are hosting another special giveaway! … More

“Dress Up Your Duds” 4-H Competition: Shelby’s a Winner!

October 12, 2013 WeAllSew

Congratulations to Shelby on winning not one, but several Logan County and Colorado State Fair ribbons and awards with her first 4-H entry! … More

DIY Dolly Round-up

October 11, 2013 WeAllSew

A custom-made fabric doll is a great gift idea for your favorite kid and are great stash-busting projects; all you need to dress up a dolly is to dig into your scrap bin for a few bits of pretty fabrics and trims! … More

DIY Tea Cozy

October 10, 2013 Stacy Schlyer

Make your next tea time extra special with this contemporary version of a traditional cozy. If you start sewing early afternoon, you’ll have one ready in time for tea. … More

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Three Uses for an Open-Toe Presser Foot

October 9, 2013 Susan Beck

One of my favorite presser feet – one that I reach for over and over again – is Open Embroidery Foot #20/20C/20D. It works for most types of stitching and the open area in the front makes it easy to see where you are stitching, so you can place stitches exactly where you want them. … More

Steampunk Office

October 8, 2013 Gayle Donahue

Wikipedia describes Steampunk as a genre influenced by, and often adopted from, the style of the 19th-century scientific romances of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Mary Shelley. We added our own elements to give our Steampunk office vignette an industrial flare.
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Sewing Summit 2013 – A Reflection

October 7, 2013 Alice Voss-Kantor

We have been back from Sewing Summit for a week now and our team is still energized from this fun and sewing filled weekend still hearing the humming sound of our BERNINA sewing machines. It was Sylvain’s, Gayle’s and my first one (for Amy it was her second year) and we are home on Chicago base inspired and happy. … More

Deer Quilt Sew-Along with LUKE Haynes – Week Three

October 7, 2013 Luke

Week Three of our Deer Quilt Sew-Along with LUKE Haynes – get ready to quilt!
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Month: October 2013