Furoshiki: Make a Summer Bag for Every Outfit
Have you ever wished that you could change your handbag as easily as you change clothing? If so, this idea is for you. During my recent trip to Japan I...
Furoshiki: Make a Summer Bag for Every Outfit
Have you ever wished that you could change your handbag as easily as you change clothing? If so, this idea is for you. During my recent trip to Japan I...
Read MoreHow To: Needle Felted Cell Phone Charms
I have just returned from a trip to Japan to study silk cultivation, production and product development. It was an amazing opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding and appreciation for...
How To: Needle Felted Cell Phone Charms
I have just returned from a trip to Japan to study silk cultivation, production and product development. It was an amazing opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding and appreciation for...
Read MoreWorking With Silk Dupioni
It seems like silk dupioni is nearly everywhere these days. Which is a very good thing - not only is it beautiful, but it's also relatively easy to work with....
Working With Silk Dupioni
It seems like silk dupioni is nearly everywhere these days. Which is a very good thing - not only is it beautiful, but it's also relatively easy to work with....
Read MoreHow To: Prepare a Pattern For Fitting
Fitting a pattern prior to cutting and sewing a garment is one of the most important steps to ensuring a successful garment project. In training to be a Palmer/Pletsch Certified...
How To: Prepare a Pattern For Fitting
Fitting a pattern prior to cutting and sewing a garment is one of the most important steps to ensuring a successful garment project. In training to be a Palmer/Pletsch Certified...
Read MoreHow To: Make the Most of Your Sewing Machine
A sewing machine can be your best friend (right up there with diamonds), so here's some quick tips to ensure a long and loving relationship. Get to know each other....
How To: Make the Most of Your Sewing Machine
A sewing machine can be your best friend (right up there with diamonds), so here's some quick tips to ensure a long and loving relationship. Get to know each other....
Read MoreHow To: Create Custom Templates for Embroidery ...
Using a stitched outline template is my favorite positioning tool. To be fair, all of the various tools and techniques I've tried for placing embroidery, whether placement stickers, printed paper...
How To: Create Custom Templates for Embroidery ...
Using a stitched outline template is my favorite positioning tool. To be fair, all of the various tools and techniques I've tried for placing embroidery, whether placement stickers, printed paper...
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