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Material Cut With Wrong Sides Together

National Sewing Circle Editors — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 20:05:03 +0000

I’m just starting sewing again after 40 years and when I laid out the pattern for my shirt and cut it out, I realized I had the material folded with wrong sides together as opposed to right sides. How much of a difference will this make and what do I have to do differently, if anything, when putting the shirt together to sew? Submitted via email If you cut all of your pieces with the wrong sides...

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What’s a New Sewing Trick You’ve Learned?

National Sewing Circle Editors — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 02:02:46 +0000

Our sewing community is so skilled! We asked on our Facebook Page if any of you had a new sewing trick you’d like to share, and we got so many great responses. Learn more about your fellow sewers and what tricks they have picked up along the way. Make sure to try out a few of them and let us know how it goes!

The Difference Between Interfacing and Stabilizer

Jessica Giardino — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 13:06:45 +0000

Looking to give a project a specific shape? Want to make sure that collar stays crisp? You’re in the market for interfacing or stabilizer. These layers rest behind the fabric and are a handy tool for every sewer to master. Achieving professional sewing results can be as easy as choosing the proper interfacing or stabilizer. These two different materials will add shape and secure stitches.

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Tips for Fitting Plus-Size Patterns

Lana Tyler — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 19:00:34 +0000

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…

How to Make Pie Pincushions

Ashley Hough — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:20:12 +0000

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 holiday season! -Small amounts of felt (colors vary depending on the pie you are making) -Coordinating...

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5 Ways to Upcycle T-Shirts

National Sewing Circle Editors — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:39:23 +0000

T-shirts are one of those things that you just seem to accumulate more and more of over the years. But you don’t have to get rid of them! Why not try to upcycle them instead into something new? After all, old t-shirts are basically free fabric, right? Check out our 5 ideas to transform and upcycle t-shirts below. Here’s a new fresh accessory to try out. These hats made from old t-shirts are...

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Member Feature: Creating a Non-Traditional Wedding Dress

National Sewing Circle Editors — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 18:28:41 +0000

Here at the National Sewing Circle, we always love to see what our members are working on. With such a wide variety of sewers in our community, it’s exciting to see all the fun projects being made! Marcia Gold sent us these photos of a non-traditional wedding dress she created for a friend, and you can read her about her design process and experience sewing the dress below! I volunteered to create...

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How To Choose A Fabric Marking Tool

Ashley Hough — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:06:56 +0000

Fabric marking tools come in handy whether you are sewing a garment, home décor project or are making a quilt. There are many different kinds on the market today, but here are some things to consider when selecting one. First, it is important to know if you are going to need temporary or permanent marks on you fabric before you choose a marking tool. In most cases, if you need a temporary mark you...

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What Sewing Project Are You Most Proud Of?

National Sewing Circle Editors — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:51:16 +0000

We love seeing different projects from our sewing community! We asked our members on Facebook what sewing project you were most proud of so that we could showcase some of the great projects we’ve been seeing. Check out the photos and stories that were shared with us! “The Cinderella live action ball gown has been the most difficult project so far which I am really proud of.” -Nus I.

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5 Clever Ideas for Storing Your Sewing Supplies

Ashley Hough — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 18:49:49 +0000

When it comes to sewing, most of us like to have a sewing studio that’s organized in a such way that our supplies are easy to find. Not only does this make sewing more enjoyable, but it can make for more time sewing and less time spent looking for tools. That’s why we are always on the hunt for sewing storage ideas that make our lives easier. These five ideas will teach you how to organize your...

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