The Savvy Sewer Salon - Digests

Re: Meet the Coordinators

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:24:11 GMT

Sew Alongs

Meet Mary Jo in her own words Colorful fabric scraps, saved from my own mother’s sewing projects, were the toys of my childhood. They were fuel that fired my love for creating and problem-solving with fabrics. I cannot remember a time when sewing was not part of my life ... more ... Statistics : 9 Replies || 776 Views Last post by Barb

Re: Genoa Trousers

Sat, 11 May 2013 19:17:54 GMT

Your Vision

Jenny, I went shopping yesterday looking for spring into summer pants. Same old story--if they fit the waist they were too tight in the hips and if they fit me in the hips they were too big in the waist. Plus every pair I tried on were cut so skimpy ... more ... Statistics : 4 Replies || 40 Views Last post by BrendaJo

Re: Sewing Machine

Sat, 11 May 2013 03:07:43 GMT

Ask a Savvy Sewer

Try Pattern Review, they have quite a bit of information about sewing machines and sergers from people that have the machines or have given them a good bit of study. more ... Statistics : 4 Replies || 481 Views Last post by Pattiloves2sew

Re: Summer linen

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:59:15 GMT

Your Vision

Beautiful dress! I love the buttons down the skirt - a pretty touch for a classic dress. more ... Statistics : 8 Replies || 77 Views Last post by Jenny

Re: Double sided fabrics

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:25:42 GMT

Your Vision

Brenda- There are tons of patterns that will expose the wrong side of the fabric; Cutting Line Designs, Lois Ericson and Vogue Adri. I have made several Vogue Adri which worked out nicely. Discontinued ones are readily available on many sites. Ebay is a great resource. Go for the super ... more ... Statistics : 4 Replies || 81 Views Last post by Ruth

Re: Wool blend jumper

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:28:02 GMT

Your Vision

Yes Jenny, figuring out where to use embroidery has been a challenge for me since I tend to make tailored clothes. I find myself placing things near hemlines rather than on the upper left chest like a corsage. Perhaps smaller embroideries would look nice on cuffs. Since I also tend ... more ... Statistics : 3 Replies || 129 Views Last post by Ruth

Re: Jenny

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 13:34:26 GMT

Your Vision

Thanks, Ladies! I'm really loving this for the coziness factor and the fact that it's unlike anything else in my closet. Ruth, the neckline has a separate facing since it is shaped to hug the neck more than a straight collar ... more ... Statistics : 5 Replies || 88 Views Last post by Jenny

Re: Wrap dress in Kasbah

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:51:57 GMT

Your Vision

This particular pattern was specifically designed for knits. It has a zipper incorporated into the side seam so you will have enough width to pass it over your shoulders when trying to get it over your head. The only thing I would add to their directions is to stabilize the ... more ... Statistics : 7 Replies || 192 Views Last post by Ruth

Re: First time purchase, post, and a new shirt!

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 20:15:16 GMT

Your Vision

That is a very nice top and it looks good on you. I have a pattern for a shirt style top with a peplum--I made it up in a Liberty of London fabric that I purchased last year at SB. It turned out very well and after looking at your ... more ... Statistics : 4 Replies || 135 Views Last post by BrendaJo

Re: Last call for Remnants!

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:48:53 GMT

Your Vision

How many times have you had just 1/2 yard of fabric left from a project and felt like it might only be long enough for a vest ? I used to save those remnants for wool quilts or color blocked garments. One half yard (18 inches) isn't long enough to ... more ... Statistics : 5 Replies || 114 Views Last post by Ruth

Re: Fall 2012

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:40:08 GMT

Your Vision

Those big buttons and bound buttonholes appeal to me me, but maybe not so much on the pant leg. I love a big, bold button. I like the big bound buttonholes for asthetic and ease-of-sewing reasons. It looks like it wouldn't be so fiddly getting the buttonholes to lay flat ... more ... Statistics : 5 Replies || 146 Views Last post by Jenny

Guest Post

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:29:12 GMT

Your Vision

One of our international customers sent along the following to inspire fall/winter sewing. Thanks Lorraine! Fall: A Great Time to Be Honing Your Skills With the arrival of fall, and winter not too far away, it's a great time to be honing your sewing skills. You can never be too ... more ... Statistics : 1 Post || 53 Views Post by Barb

Interfacing Leather

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:26:35 GMT

The Inside Story

Some of our customers have asked about interfacing leather especially when using it as trim. Real leather does stretch so a stabilizer is necessary when making a leather welt or collar for instance. We experimented with several types of interfacings and offer the following tips. When pressing on leather, be ... more ... Statistics : 1 Post || 55 Views Post by Barb

Cleaningand Storing Leather

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:24:43 GMT

Handle With Care

In general, leather needs to be cleaned by a trained professional. However, spot cleaning is possible with a damp cloth or a baby wipe. If your leather is part of a wool garment such as a coat, check with a reputable cleaner as to their best advice. Brushing the wool ... more ... Statistics : 1 Post || 69 Views Post by Barb

Re: How to put an image in a post

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:12:31 GMT

Information Desk

Thank you! Yeah, I don't know what my problem was. The only way I could figure to make it 80x80 pixels was with flickr, and then when I downloaded it back to my computer, it was huge again, so decreasing the quality only brought it down to about 15. more ... Statistics : 7 Replies || 1274 Views Last post by Jenny