sewing Archives

T-Shirt Appliqué With AquaMesh Plus

November 15, 2012 Erika Mulvenna

I just learned this great trick for making some simple t-shirt applique shapes using OESD’s AquaMesh Plus paper-backed adhesive, water-soluble stabilizer! See how I added some shapes to perk up a plain t-shirt scarf, and get a quick how-to for making your own scarf from upcycled tees. … More

Pincushion Ring Tutorial by Trish Preston

November 13, 2012 WeAllSew

Trish Preston from Two Peas In A Pod has put together a tutorial for making handy-dandy ring pincushions in several sizes. They are so cute and clever you won’t want to stop at just making one! … More

Heart Coin Purse by Professor Pincushion for WeAllSew

November 12, 2012 WeAllSew

Loose change and thing- a-ma-bobs can now be rounded up in this sweet and practical coin purse. Shaped like a heart, it utilizes the technique of reverse applique to give it a unique embellishment with contrasting fabrics. This project is a perfect afternoon craft that makes a great gift.
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Meet Jessica Abbott, Me Sew Crazy and SewSet

November 10, 2012 WeAllSew

Hi there! I am Jessica Abbott the author behind Me Sew Crazy, and the creative director of SewSet, an online sewing pattern and tutorial search engine. Too often I hear people say, “…if only I could sew.” My answer to that is always the same, “You can! If only you will take time to learn.” … More

Sew to Serve: The Sleeping Bag Project

November 9, 2012 WeAllSew

The mission behind The Sleeping Bag Project is to recycle unwanted fabrics into warm sleeping bags for the homeless. Read about how you can help to sew to serve others through The Sleeping Bag Project. … More

Hung-Up on Hexagons!

November 2, 2012 WeAllSew

We’re head-over-heels for hexagons here at WeAllSew, and these are a few of our favorite “hexy” tutorials! … More

Help Bring “Sew Much Comfort” To Our Servicemembers

October 26, 2012 WeAllSew

Sew Much Comfort is dedicated to providing adaptive clothing to all wounded service members as a way to say “Thank you for your selfless service.” Read about how YOU can help! … More

Create a Harvest Table Setting

October 19, 2012 WeAllSew

Looking for some great ideas to bring a little fall harvest to the dinner table? Check out some of these great DIY table topper tutorials! … More

If Every Girl Had Just One Dress

October 13, 2012 WeAllSew

What if every girl had just one dress? This is the question that Dress a Girl Around The World poses, and the wish that they are trying to fulfill; that every little girl deserves to have at least one new outfit. Read about how you can help. … More

Tiny Piecing with Emily Lang

October 11, 2012 WeAllSew

Emily from the blog Mommy’s Nap Time shares some great tips for getting precise results when piecing teeny morsels of fabric together. … More

How to Make Phone/iPod/Computer Cord Keepers

October 9, 2012 WeAllSew

Kellie Rushing, one of our Resource Trainers, sent me photos of the cord keepers she made for her phone, computer, and iPad. She recycles toilet paper rolls and covers them with vinyl-coated cotton. This super-easy project would make a nice gift for just about anyone – just change the fabric colors and embroidered alphabet. … More

Through the Needle ONLINE Issue #14 – Get Your FREE Copy!

October 7, 2012 WeAllSew

The latest issue of BERNINA’s Through The Needle magazine is hot off the presses. Get your FREE copy right now! … More

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