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23 Aug

Sewing Back-to-School: Patchwork Basics

May 8, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
beginner, how to, patchwork, sewing, sewing back-to-school
2 comments

This post is part of the Sewing Back-to-School series, 30 days of helpful sewing articles by guest bloggers. Feel free to check out the original Sewing Back-to-School post for schedule and previous posts! Meg has a great blog, and just recently wrapped up her Finish It Up Challenge in an effort to get everyone to finish up their WIP's (works...

22 Aug

Sewing 101, Tutorials, Uncategorized

Sewing Back-to-School: Prewashing Fabric

May 8, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
beginner, colette patterns, fabric, how to, prewashing fabric, sarai mitnick, sewing back-to-school, sewing machine, tips, tutorial
4 comments

This post is part of the Sewing Back-to-School series, 30 days of helpful sewing articles by guest bloggers. Feel free to check out the original Sewing Back-to-School post for schedule and previous posts! Sarai from Colette Patterns is such an inspirational pattern designer! I am currently working my way through all of the patterns through my Colette Diaries series. Sarai has...

17 Aug

Uncategorized

Sewing Back-to-School: Stitches & Tension

February 8, 2016
Posted by Sara Lawson
beginner, fabric, how to, sewing back-to-school, sewing machine, stitches, tension, tips, tutorial
39 comments

This post is part of the Sewing Back-to-School series, 30 days of helpful sewing articles by guest bloggers. Feel free to check out the original Sewing Back-to-School post for schedule and previous posts! Ali is a terrific seamstress, and her blog recently got a beautiful renovation, so you should definitely check it out! And she also just released a quilt pattern...

13 May

Uncategorized

10 Ways to Economize Your Sewing

March 24, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
economize, fabric, free, frugal, how to, save money, thriftysewing supplies, tutorial
16 comments

Outside Oslo fabric by Jessica Jones1. Set a monthy budget and stick to it.This year, I've been restricted to $25 for my monthly sewing budget. This not only includes fabric, but sewing patterns, notions, and interfacing. I'm going to be honest, it isn't easy, especially if you have a small stash. But I think setting some sort of limit...

10 Apr

Uncategorized

Photography Week!

March 24, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
how to, jelly roll layer cake and charm quilts, lighting, photograph, photographing, sewing projects
6 comments

Pssst! This week I will be featuring several guest posts! The posts will be all about how to photograph your quilts and other sewing projects, indoors and out.I know I could use a little help with this...sometimes the pictures I post look yellow, blurry, and just plain not pleasing to (my) eye!So make sure you check back during the...