Picking out your fabric – Fabric may not seem like it makes a difference, but it can make a big difference in your finished project. With a little help and experience you can learn to select the right fabric for the right job. Back to the pattern for just a moment. Each pattern envelope has…
Part 2 in this series: The pattern. Of course the pattern is one of the most important parts of your project. When you are new to sewing you probably don’t know what to look for when selecting a pattern. Pattern companies try to make it easy for beginners these days. Look for the words ‘easy’,…
Part 1 in this series is: Getting to Know Your Sewing Machine. It may surprise you that simply getting familiar with your sewing machine can make a difference in the appearance your finished project. I have been sewing since I was 12 (or thereabouts) and I can use almost any machine. A few years ago I got…
You never know how things might turn out when you do them for the first time, but my first Adult Workshop was great! We had good food, made new friends and learned a lot. I am not sure who learned the most, though, me or the students (I think it was me).