As part of a series for The Daily Seam, we’re helping spread the word! Er… words. TRICKY SEWING WORDS! Have you also found yourself in the position of needing to say a sewing word and wondering whether you’ve nailed it– or maybe you sound completely ridiculous? You know how to spell it, and what it…
This Sewing Machine Costs HOW MUCH?!?!
I tend to share a lot of interesting sewing finds on our Facebook page, but this one needed a little more space. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was held this week in Las Vegas and as I read through the list of crazy stuff debuting there I stopped when I got to THIS. WHOA. The sewing…
Best of 2014! And an Apology
Happy New Year, friends! As I was putting together this list of our best of/most popular 2014 posts I realized… Oops. We had scheduled for Friday Fiver to begin again today and as it’s now after noon already and the designer and I haven’t chatted about the details yet… we’re going to have to reschedule…
How to Sew a Sheer Pocket Drawstring Gift Bag
Every year I get a little sicker of wrapping paper and paper gift bags. Last year I PINKY PROMISED myself that I’d finally start putting more fabric bags into the mix. (Well, technically I started with this for Santa gifts.) I decided I’d like to add a fun feature – a sheer front pocket to hold…
A Sewing Machine for Kids – Janome Sew Mini
Has your child asked to use your sewing machine? If so, you’re probably also familiar with the feeling of simultaneous heart-swelling pride (YAY! THEY LIKE SOMETHING I DO!) and the jab of a knitting needle straight through same said heart (OH DEAR LORD. NEEDLES). You’re torn. You want them to try it. And love it….