Update: October 20, 2020 I thought you might like some ideas for Christmas or birthday presents. You can put these on your list or buy them for others who sew. These ideas come in various price ranges from lowest to highest price: 1. How about some cute and practical flower head pins? These are great…
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Magnetic Pin Holders
It took me years to realize how great magnetic pin cushions are. I had used the old stuffed “tomato” pin cushion during my youthful sewing years. Remember these? I still use one for my needles as you can see. That way, I can see the eye of each needle at a glance and grab the one I…
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Rolled Hems
This is a close up of a rolled hem: You’ll find them on prom dresses, wedding dresses, casual dresses, skirts and men’s shirt tails. In fact, they are found on all sorts of garments made from all sorts of fabrics. You can make a rolled hem “by hand”. You simply press up 1/8″ along your hemline…
Read MoreGet Yourself a Mini Iron
My friend Sharon has a special knack for getting me the perfect gifts for my birthday and Christmas. She seems to know exactly what I need. Maybe it’s because she’s a seamstress too. Mostly, it’s because she is thoughtful and generous. One of these great gifts was this mini iron: They are perfect for those…
Read MoreRotary Cutters and Mats
I just love my rotary cutter. Do you have one? They are so sweet. They make your sewing life a breeze. Also your quilting life. They are like a pizza cutter, except that they cut fabric. They are easy to operate. This model is made by a company called Olfa. Dritz and Omnigrid also make…
Read MoreLet’s Alter Some Scarves
A dear friend of mine had a bone marrow transplant for cancer and is in remission. She lost all her hair from chemo and it’s growing back. In the meantime, she is wearing scarves over her wigs and wants the scarves altered. Here is the collection of scarves that I need to alter: Maybe you…
Read MoreSeam Gauge….Do you have one?
This is a seam gauge. Do you have one? If not, you really should buy one. They are essentially mini rulers. They are 6 or 6 1/2 inches long, depending on the manufacturer. For small measurements, they are so easy to maneuver…much easier than a 12″ ruler, yardstick or measuring tape. And, they have a little…
Read MoreFray Block…What is that?
Have you ever tried sewing on fabric that frays and ravels on you? There’s usually a big mess of tangled threads that get in your way. Many store bought garments pop out at the seams because the seam allowance was very narrow to begin with and the fabric started fraying. This may sound weird, but you might want to check the…
Read MoreSeam Rippers
Do you have a seam ripper? If you sew, you really need one. We all make mistakes and these help correct that human element in sewing. There are various types of seam rippers. For those of you who have never used one, slip the pointed edge under a stitch and gently lift the stitch and cut it.…
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The Sewing Garden 