Tips & Tricks Archives

Exploring Sewing Cabinets and Tables

February 11, 2013 WeAllSew

When Renae Allen decided she needed a new sewing cabinet, she went right to the source. Chris Calloway, owner and CEO of Fashion Cabinets of America, took her on a tour of their state-of-the-art facility in Orem, Utah. Renae also shares tips on selecting a cabinet for all types of budget and space constraints. … More

Car Repair with CutWork!

February 6, 2013 Mary Beck

My husband was working on our truck and needed some new gaskets. He had read on the Internet that some guys were cutting these parts out of cereal boxes and he wondered, “Could this be done on Mary’s sewing machine with the cutwork tool?”
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Do You Doodle?

February 5, 2013 Susan Beck

Do you doodle? The topic of the Just SEW It webinar on February 14, doodle stitching is an easy way to learn the basics of free-motion sewing. Join us as we doodle around with several projects you can make with this light, fresh, stitching detail. … More

Save Those Batting Scraps!

February 5, 2013 Kay Hickman

A great tip for keeping your sewing area clean by saving scraps of batting! … More

Fabric Postcard Valentines

January 24, 2013 WeAllSew

It’s easy to make your own fabric Valentines using bits and pieces of fabric and quilt blocks. A wonderful, personally-crafted card from a crafty person to someone who knows you love fabrics and quilting. They will love it, and you will have saved $4 to $5 on a purchased card. … More

How to Make a Jellyfish Cat Toy

January 17, 2013 WeAllSew

The only thing more fun than making this pet toy is watching your cat play with it! See how easy it is to create with a full-length, step-by-step video tutorial by Professor Pincushion. … More

Just SEW It is Going BOLD!

January 10, 2013 Susan Beck

The upcoming Just SEW It webinar on January 17 is all about stitching that stands out! Thick topstitching threads in the needle and heavy decorative threads in the bobbin can add just the right touch of drama to your latest project. … More

FREE Sewing Magazine – Through the Needle ONLINE Issue #15

January 8, 2013 Jo Leichte

Take a peek at the contents of the latest issue of our magazine, Through the Needle ONLINE, then click the link to download your FREE copy! … More

3 Ways to Sew a Button By Machine

January 7, 2013 Susan Beck

Sewing buttons on by machine is faster and more secure than hand sewing, and almost all sewing machines can do it! Here are three ways to stitch 2- or 4-hole flat buttons in place. … More

Organize Your Sewing Space for the New Year!

January 4, 2013 WeAllSew

The top resolutions for sewers this year is to clean and organize sewing supplies and spaces. We’re here to help you get your sewing nook in order with a whole list of tips and tutorials. … More

Jane Sassaman: Illinois Album Quilt

December 11, 2012 WeAllSew

Jane Sassaman’s Illinois Album quilt is finally finished! After so many years as a quilt artist she has to learned to listen to each quilt and follow its dictates… even if it means a lot more time than originally planned. … More

Embroidery Basics 2: “Hooping” Without a Hoop

December 3, 2012 Kay Hickman

What can you do when you want to embroider an item that won’t fit into an embroidery hoop? Some items are too small, such as collars and onesies, and others are too bulky, such as quilts and denim jackets. Kay Hickman shows how to secure these items in the hoop using paper-backed, pressure-sensitive stabilizers. … More

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