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108 Photos Matching "sewing"

25 Blog Posts Matching "sewing"

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klMiller Autumn Coat for my daughter

Posted on: 15 May 2011

Chic Everyday Coat by Heidi and Finn http://www.etsy.com/shop/heidiandfinn?ref=top_trail [etsy.com] I brought this pdf pattern for my daughter, it's my second purchase from this store. I'll upload photos later. I like these patterns, they are easy and fit together well. I'm a beginner sewer! I"m using a flannel as lining and a ...

Tags: sewing

kiteroa Sewing clothes for necessity as well as a hobby

Posted on: 13 Dec 2010

I am a very tall (6 ft 2") and rather slender lady and I have always had to make my own clothes if I wanted anything in my size, in particular skirts and always trousers but I ended up buying men's shirts for long arms as button holes eluded me ...

Tags: clothes sewing

SherryS Inspiration

Posted on: 08 Dec 2010

I'm so glad to have found a completely crafty website to connect with people who not only know what it's like to make something for themself or someone else, but also how difficult it is to find the time. I'm just getting started again myself, sewing for my little family ...

Tags: cross stitch sewing

OliveBlue Thanks Spotlight

Posted on: 04 Apr 2010

I would like to thank Spotlight for the recent 20% off sale. I now have more fabric to add to my blanket box to sew into great clothing one day!! Wool to try the Beret pattern, and knitting cotton to crochet a bolero for inbetween seasons.

Tags: clothing crochet sewing

TwoCheesePlease My first foray into sewing my own clothes

Posted on: 03 Mar 2010

I've been wanting to sew my own clothes for a long time now, but I'm... well, let's face it, I'm a clothes-sewing-chicken. I'm a HUGE fan of wearing skirts to work so when I saw Alli's [onepearlbutton.com] latest One Pearl Button sew-along [onepearlbutton.com] it seemed perfect. And now I'm signed up, geared ...

Tags: clothes fashion sew sewing skirt

maddy98 madz

Posted on: 21 Feb 2010

Wow this site is packed with info and it is only a click away

Tags: e.g craft sewing stuffed toys

justdunny HAPPY WHATEVER YEAR WE'RE UP TO!!

Posted on: 31 Dec 2009

Well, it's New Year's eve and I'm STILL in a flap! Our blues band (newly reformed) is playing in Stanthorpe tomorrow, New Years day and I'm still printing set lists etc. I did succeed in painting an addition to our old banner for the band as we have changed one ...

Tags: painting sewing

justdunny NOT ANOTHER CHRISTMAS!!!

Posted on: 23 Dec 2009

Almost Christmas eve and I haven't bought or made anything for my partner... *sigh* Too busy painting and sewing carry and library bags to raise money for a local rural volunteer fire brigade whose (don't laugh!) shed and equipment burned down about 18 months ago. I've never painted much, but ...

Tags: painting sewing

Spotlight How to - cross stitch

Posted on: 18 Aug 2009

Begin by making the bottom half of the stitches, up at A down at B, up at C, across the row. Then return along the row to make the top half. Stitches can be worked individually or in rows but all top stitches must face the same direction.

Tags: learn sewing stitching

Spotlight How to - back stitch

Posted on: 18 Aug 2009

Bring needle up through the fabric, one stitch ahead of the starting point. Go down through the fabric one stitch behind, then out again one stitch ahead. Continue in this way.

Tags: learn sewing stitching

Spotlight A brief history of... the apron

Posted on: 12 Aug 2009

Necessity is the mother of invention or so they say and so it is that the apron came about, saviour of women’s (and some men’s) clothing as they’ve cooked and cleaned their way through the decades. Some youngsters would be shocked to hear it but, in times gone by, we ...

Tags: apron history pinafore sewing

Spotlight Shop & sew at Thread Den

Posted on: 14 Jul 2009

Public sewing lounges. Long term readers of the 'get creative' magazine might remember the story of the Stitch Lounge in San Francisco, USA, that we reported on. Hailed as one of the first combined retail and sewing spaces, the business has now closed (though it retains an online presence) but ...

Tags: clothing designer learn sewing teach

Spotlight Bag Ladies - handmade bags

Posted on: 09 Jul 2009

The craze for handmade bags has been growing over the last 10 years but the calibre, variety and creative nature of bags in the marketplace now is nothing less than marvellous. Throughout the world people from various craft fields are applying their skills to this popular product, selling via shops ...

Tags: bags handbags sewing

Spotlight Tablecloth Help

Posted on: 08 Jul 2009

I am having trouble finding a round tablecloth in the size (186cm) and colour that I want. Is it too hard or could I make it myself? Sharni (NSW)

Tags: sewing tablecloth

Spotlight A brief history of... Fashion illustration

Posted on: 28 Jun 2009

Fashion at its best remains an art form and, before a garment can be made, its concept must be communicated to others - to those who do the sewing and construction. Hence, fashion illustration becomes an essential instrument in the designer’s tool box. And, even today, when the computer has ...

Tags: clothing designer illustration sewing

Spotlight How to - satin stitch

Posted on: 16 Jun 2009

Bring the needle up at A, then down at B and slide the needle through to C. Continue this process, ensuring the stitches are parallel and close together until the shape is filled.

Tags: learn sewing stitching

Spotlight How to - chain stitch

Posted on: 16 Jun 2009

Bring thread up at A. Insert needle back into fabric at same place B and bring needle point up at C. Before pulling needle through fabric take thread under point of needle as shown. Repeat to make a row of chain stitch.

Tags: learn sewing stitching

Spotlight How to - straight stitch

Posted on: 15 Jun 2009

Bring needle up at A and go down at B. The stitches should lie flat on the fabric and not be too long as they may catch. This stitch can be worked in any direction.

Tags: learn sewing stitching

Spotlight How to - stem stitch

Posted on: 15 Jun 2009

Work from left to right and keep the thread below the needle. Come up at A and go back down at B. Come out again at C which is halfway along the length of the previous stitch.

Tags: learn sewing stitching

Spotlight How to - running stitch

Posted on: 15 Jun 2009

Bring the needle over and under the fabric, making sure the upper stitches are of equal length. The under stitches also need to be of equal length but half the length of the upper ones.

Tags: learn sewing stitching

Spotlight How to - lazy daisy

Posted on: 15 Jun 2009

Bring the needle up at A. Slide the needle from B (as close as you can get it to A but not through the same hole) through to C. Ensure to take the tip of the needle over the loop formed. Go down at D. This creates a holding stitch.

Tags: learn sewing stitching

Spotlight How to - french knot

Posted on: 15 Jun 2009

Bring needle up at A, wind the thread around the needle once or twice. Go back down at B and secure at the back.

Tags: learn sewing stitching teach

Spotlight How to - cross stitch

Posted on: 15 Jun 2009

Tags: embroidery learn sewing stitching teach

Spotlight How to - blanket stitch

Posted on: 15 Jun 2009

Working stitch from left to right, bring needle from back to front at A. insert needle to back to front in a single motion at B and C. Before pulling needle through fabric, take thread under point of needle as shown (C then becomes A for the next stitch).

Tags: learn sewing stitching teach

Spotlight How to - back stitch

Posted on: 15 Jun 2009

Bring needle up through the fabric, one stitch ahead of the starting point. Go down through the fabric one stitch behind, then out again one stitch ahead. Continue in this way.

Tags: learn sewing stitching teach

73 Projects Matching "sewing"

31 Groups Matching "sewing"

Name & Description	Created	Members	Topics
Machine Embroidery enthusiasts who love to embroider using their computerized sewing machines. All welcome from learners to advanced sewers and those who ... Tags: computerized machine machine embroidery sewing	17 Nov 2009	88	10
Maureen Fenn I love to sew and like to learn new things and help others if I can and get help from ... Tags: sewing	25 Nov 2009	27	1
Handbag making Handbags are a girls best friend...And nothing is worst than seeing someone has the same bag as you... Hand make ... Tags: handbags machine sew sewing	25 Nov 2009	87	3
Stitch By Stitch If you're into sewing, then come on and join. We can chat and share ideas, pix and loads more. I ... Tags: mamas ottobre patterns sewing	28 Nov 2009	41	1
Cosplay For all lovers of cosplay (costume roleplay, typically of anime/game/pop culture related costumes), share your pics, vids, ideas, experiences, news ... Tags: cosplay costume craft sewing	28 Nov 2009	25	0
Aun'T - Art you can cart Hand-made hand-painted bags or any wearable Art! Tags: applique painting sewing	23 Dec 2009	5	1
Sewing for all! If you're into sewing, then come on and join. We can share ideas and pics, chat and loads more. I ... Tags: sewing	18 Jan 2010	51	0
Sewing hints, tips and help. I have been sewing for 30 yrs and would like to help others to get the basics in sewing. Hints ... Tags: clothing cottons dresses fabrics fittings lace large size pants patterns sewing	26 Jan 2010	117	11
Tasmania's VIPs Group for all Tasmanian spotlight vip's Tags: craft crochet knitting sewing stitchery tasmania	31 Mar 2010	2	1
new age pram and carseat blanket to stop kids kicking them off $20 car seat blanket and $40 for pram blanket Tags: sewing	14 Apr 2010	3	0
New to Sewing Wanting help with my sewing projects. Tags: baby clothing sewing sewing machine	29 Jul 2010	155	7
Sewing Baby Stuff Wanting help with my sewing projects. Tags: baby clothes sewing sewing machine	29 Jul 2010	60	0
Sewing Newbie Help Plz Wanting help with my sewing projects. Tags: baby clothes sewing sewing machine	29 Jul 2010	21	1
~ New to Sewing ~ Please help with how to sew certain ways Tags: baby clothes sewing sewing machine	29 Jul 2010	4	0
Help Me Sew Please help with how to sew certain ways Tags: baby clothes sewing sewing machine	29 Jul 2010	4	0
Breast pillows Hi.I want to start a group who would help me to sew then donate breast pillows for the ladies who ... Tags: and breast hat/scarves knitting pillows sewing	31 Dec 2010	4	0
Stuffed If you can stuff it we can make it! Tags: crocheting and anything else you can stuff knitting sewing	25 Jan 2011	1	1
LaFemmebyFionaB this is my place where i discuss bags - ideas, patterns, tips and tricks - all are welcome to join Tags: fashion accessories fashion trends hanbags purses sewing	02 Feb 2011	2	0
Funky creativity and fun I would like to make some friends and find some new funky ideas. PLease join and chat to me! give ... Tags: all craft e.g of scrapbooking.... sewing types	05 Mar 2011	6	0
All things Mini To discuss, exchange ideas and share anything to do with miniatures, including doll houses, making and dressing doll house scale ... Tags: dollhouses mini crocheting mini knitting mini upholstery. sewing	17 Jul 2011	2	1
Teen sewers I am a teenager and my passion is sewing i want others to share ideas ,inspiration to me and others. ... Tags: sewing	20 Aug 2011	2	1
Emma's awesome group this group can be for anyone who has a intererst in doing fashion business!!!!!!!!!! Tags: glitter sewing	12 Sep 2011	2	5
Making Pillows Making pillows, just so you can sleep on them that night , and know that you made it yourself :) Tags: machine. pillows. sewing	23 Oct 2011	3	0
Mrs50 Everything Baby Tags: crochet everything baby hints ideas knitting pattterns quilting sewing suggestions what size what to buy	29 Dec 2011	1	0
Everything Baby Everything Baby Tags: crochet everything baby hints ideas knitting sewing what & how when	29 Dec 2011	2	1
Baby Everything Baby Tags: crochet everything baby hints ideas knitting sewing what & how when	29 Dec 2011	1	0
Sew with style U wanna sew stylish stuff and don't have the know how or u wanna share your know how just join! Tags: sewing stuff stylish	02 Jan 2012	2	0
sewing a group of peple ages 5-7 who are interrested in sewing. Tags: 5-7 interest sewing	07 Jan 2012	1	0
Dolls House miniature soft furnishing make your own tiney curtains and bedding sets with matching cushins and blinds Tags: sewing	07 Feb 2012	1	0
dolls house soft furnishings for miniature lovers who like to make tiny things, from bedding, curtains, blinds and cushions Tags: sewing	07 Feb 2012	1	0
miniature curtains and bedding for all miniature lovers who own a dolls house make curtains, bedding and matching cushions and blinds Tags: sewing	07 Feb 2012	1	0

8 Group Topics Matching "sewing"

I am a sewing newbee too

TWeaves

Topic started by TWeaves on Sept. 12, 2011

I get advice from my nanas and they are a big help. my advice would be to start off making lavdender bags or pillows or pin cushions they are easy. Um try hard and seem the out sides and you should have it done to a high standerd or USE your imaganation it is good to come up with your own ideas go onto google and search up sewing and go through the websites it will be easy. Good luck TWeaves

begginer

btaha

Topic started by btaha on Sept. 8, 2011

hi i just joined in and is starting to learn how to sew need some tips on how to make new things any help ladies

Great Gift Idea

Pauline

Topic started by Pauline on Feb. 22, 2010

What fun I've had the past few days making baby shoes! These are very similar to an expensive brand thats available commercially for babies & toddlers made in leather.
All you need is some leather pieces or furnishing leather/ultra suede & about 30 minutes. I managed to make 4 pair in quick succession & had to stop before I made any more-the yet to be born baby will be grown out of them bore she gets a chance to wear them all!LOL
I found a free pattern on a site called tacky living & shrunk it on the printer.
A small machine embroidery on the vamp worked well on a pink ultra suede pair.
Lots more about them on my oz-tralien blog & I'll post some pics to my photo album here as well.

Young Sewers

sewingprincess101

Topic started by sewingprincess101 on June 28, 2011

I have down a year and a half of sewing at school
I want to sew something what would be a simple project i could do, is there anone that would know of a easy project i can do

Patterns

JennyKerr

Topic started by JennyKerr on Jan. 29, 2010

How do you chose the right size pattern for you.
For tops. you go by your bust measurement. It is easer to take the sides in than to try and add bust to a top. You do not go by your clothing size.
And for pants you use your hip measurement.Once again it is easier to taper up to the waist than add size and shape to the pants.
Next , you check the easement of the pattern. If you don't want it as full as the pattern suggest the go down a size.
One thing to watch is the shoulders on a top. For some reason they think the bigger the bust, the wider the shoulders.

Help with Simplicity Dress 2305

LovaLaStyle

Topic started by LovaLaStyle on Feb. 25, 2011

I'm a beginner and still in school and i need help with Simplicity Dress 2305 Dress B, i'don't understand the steps, they look like some complicated language other than english, even though it's english, i just don't speak sewing language.

Do you need help

JennyKerr

Topic started by JennyKerr on May 17, 2010

If you have a question or need help with something in the way of sewing, post me a note and I will try and help you or steer you in the right direction.

Back to school

justdunny

Topic started by justdunny on Dec. 23, 2009

Why not make a library bag with your child's favourite thing in all the world on it?
The bag takes approx 15 minutes to make. The decorating could be a great way to spend a holiday afternoon with the kids!