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Tips for Fitting Plus-Size Patterns

By Lana Tyler & filed under Blog, Tips & Ideas.

Sewing can be a challenge even when using pre-drafted patterns and available resources. For garments intended for plus size sewing, however, more challenges may present themselves than the average sewer has ever encountered. Fortunately, there are some easy tips that can keep you sewing beautiful garments no matter the size. Related Video: Plus Size Sewing…

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6 Projects to Sew for the Kitchen

By Editor & filed under Blog, Projects.

When it comes to sewing projects, you can make something for just about any room in your house. Cushions and curtains for your living room. Bathmats and washcloths for the bathroom. Toys and blankets for your children’s room. But what about the kitchen? We’ve compiled a list of 6 of our favorite projects to sew for the kitchen to give you some inspiration. Sew for yourself or give them as gifts, as these projects are sure to be instant favorites!

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8 Easy Projects to Sew for Babies

By Editor & filed under Blog, Projects.

Whether you, a family member, or a friend are expecting a baby we’ve compiled a list of projects you’ll want to be making! Sewing your own baby clothes & accessories will hold infinitely more meaning than anything you buy in a store. Wow your baby shower guests with some of these adorable project ideas.

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NSC’s Top 10 of 2017

By Editor & filed under Blog.

With 2018 just around the corner, we’ve taken a look back our top tips, selected by YOU, from 2017. Read below to see the most popular articles and videos this year at National Sewing Circle! 1. 5 Clever Ideas for Storing Your Sewing Supplies When it comes to sewing, most of us like to have…

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How to Make Pie Pincushions

By Ashley Hough & filed under Blog, Projects.

The fall season signals the start of holiday baking—or in this case, projects that look like holiday baking! These fun little pincushion pies require just a few simple materials and look so good you could almost eat them! Whip up a batch today to use in your sewing room or give as a gift this…

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