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

September 9th, 2008

how-to of the day: making a fringed scarf

 I’ve had this piece of fabric for…  well - let’s just say it’s time to use it :-)

 I bought it as a “mixed fiber” bolt end - it’s only about 14 inches wide and 44 inches long.  It feels like a rayon or acetate blend and I love the flowers and burnout detailing.
It’s one of […]

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September 3rd, 2008

it’s that time of year again…

There’s hint of a chill most mornings, the tomatoes are ripening and there’s a hint of reds and gold in the trees…  I think autumn has arrived in my neck of the woods.
For some reason, September hits and I get the urge to clean.  I don’t know if it’s the knowlege that I’ll be cooped […]

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August 26th, 2008

tip of the day - problems mending blue jeans or pants on your small sewing machine?

I recently got an email from a reader, asking for help because she couldn’t mend blue jeans on her small sewing machine.
There are a few things that can make your life easier, especially if you have a small sewing machine, or a machine with a small harp or large base.

First of all, try rolling up […]

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August 22nd, 2008

soft doll houses to carry

I have very fond memories of a doll house that my mom made for me as a child.  It was made from fabric & batting, but would stand up by itself - and had a handle so that I could toddle around with it.
I was tickled pink to see that Whip Up (one of my […]

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August 15th, 2008

more teensy sewn bird patterns

I mentioned last week that I wanted to try sewing some little blue hens - and gave you a link for a charming little bird pattern.
It appears that other sewers have birds on the mind - check out this gorgeous sewn bird mobile from Spool Sewing!
They’ve even posted a free pattern for the birds too […]

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August 8th, 2008

more vintage patterns from the Vintage Pattern Lending Library

I just found the Vintage Pattern Lending Library, and boy am I excited!  They have patterns available for sale, dating back to the 1860s!
Looking for a fishtail ball gown from 1929?  They’ve got it…
How about a pattern to create embroidered Egyptian-style beaded trim?  Yes, they have that too…
Let’s see - can we find a ladies […]

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August 1st, 2008

fabric fun from Hankering for Yarn

 My talented mom, Noreen writes b5media’s yarn blog, Hankering for Yarn - but did you know that it’s more than yarn?
Noreen has written some posts that will work great for fabric folks as well as yarn fans:

How to make a yo-yo circle.
 Snip catchers - saves you a lot of time cleaning up!
Creative clutter control in […]

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