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Piles o’ Mending

by @ Saturday, November 28th, 2009. Filed under Sewing, Talk about the fashion

Yes, I am still sewing.  And yes, I owe you a ton of pictures.

For the last few months I have been working on several mending/minor alteration projects for friends.   And by several I mean several trash bags full (friends and family bulk rate special). Many people don’t like mending projects (and they will charge you by the piece) but I really don’t mind them.  I find that I learn a lot about construction flaws when I do repair work.  I also like finding creative ways to save garments.  Patching holes, replacing closures, etc…

In between these projects I did manage to squeeze in some sundresses, a costume, and a jacket.

Bias Tape

by @ Sunday, April 15th, 2007. Filed under From the desk of Spinsta, Resources, Sewing

I make a lot of bias tape. Here are a few helpful tools if you are interested in making a whole lot of bias tape yourself.

  1. Bias Tape Maker
  2. Rotery cutter and ruler
  3. These awesome instructions on how to make one really long strip of bias tape.

Flat-felled Seams

by @ Sunday, April 8th, 2007. Filed under Classes, Level IV, Resources, Sewing

I still haven’t found a good set of instructions on how to use a felling foot.  I did find some good instructions on how to make flat-felled seams.

Click here for the instructions

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