Tangled Thread - Tips, Trick and Tutorials in Sewing & Stitching

March 18th, 2008

day two of the De-Stash challenge

So how are you all doing?  Got the fabric shakes yet :-)
I’ve found some great ideas for “stash busting” projects out there:

Got some spare ribbon?  How about making a ribbon bracelet.
Use covered button forms, fabric & embellishments to create earrings.
Does your watch band look a little shabby?  Try fabric!
Check out this charming little bird brooch.

Now […]

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January 2nd, 2008

finishing my UFOs

I’m trying to get my sewing table cleared off (I’m a world-champion stacker!) as well as finishing up some of my UFOs (un-finished objects)
I’m actually doing pretty well!  I’ve got my DH’s new bathrobe done (it needed a belt):

And I got the buttonholes & buttons sewn onto my Dad’s corduroy shirt:

I probably should have ironed […]

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January 2nd, 2008

New Year’s traditions

My mom & I have being fabric shopping together since I was old enough to appreciate the wonders of the bargain wall :-)   We always have to hit the big 50% off sale at my favorite local fabric store.  I think I was quite restrained this time:

I stocked up on notions and got enough […]

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August 10th, 2007

rubber stamps and embroidery?

Did you know that the rubber stamp & scrapbooking aisles at your local craft store can hold all sorts of treasures for embroidery & fiber people?
I’m making a memory box and wanted to have a ribbon wrapped around it.  I’ve got some luscious chocolate-brown dupioni silk that’s the perfect color.  But, it’s a little plain […]

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August 2nd, 2007

question of the day

I’ve got my muslins all neatly cut out & interfaced.  They’re sitting on my ironing board, just waiting for me to get cracking on the sewing :-)  When I have time…
I’ve found that I usually like to iron my fabric, cut out the pattern and interface one day.   I then start sewing on the […]

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July 6th, 2007

cool contest from Etsy & Instructables

I love Etsy - it’s a great place to discover new artists, find great clothing, accessories - even stuff for your house!  Did you know that I have my own etsy shop?  It’s here :-)
Etsy & their sister site, Instructables, are coming together to host a great contest, “Sew Helpful“.
They are asking people to make […]

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June 28th, 2007

different methods of pattern transfers

I’m enjoying an afternoon in my studio and wanted to work on my backlog of projects :-)  I’m trying to complete an overdue gift for my sister-in-law & thought I’d share it with you all.
I’m making a table runner out of a cotton-linen blend fabric.  I’m going to applique a celtic interlace on to the […]

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