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Calculating Fabric for Upholstery

This is a super handy illustration and chart on how much fabric needed to reupholster. Thank you Honey and Fitz !

How to Take Care of Your Embroidery Machine

A properly maintained embroidery machine will increase production and efficiency while helping your machine last longer. Here are some easy tips.

Upholstery Fabrics / La Costa Upholstery

Before making a final selection of fabric on your project consult with your Upholsterer. Many decisions on fabric are merely chosen based o...

15 Sewing Tips and Tricks that Make Sewing Easier

15 Sewing Tips and Tricks that Make Sewing "SEW" Much Easier!

10 Modern Sewing Patterns that Flatter Women

As much as I love a good shift dress, sometimes its nice to sew a more modern sewing pattern with a fit that flatters. A sewing pattern that will make you feel like a million bucks. So I looked around and found some that I think would do exactly that. Sewing patterns that flatter WOMEN. …

JoAnn Fabrics Is Giving Away Free Supplies So People Can Make Masks!

Sewing Sale-Our Loss Is Your Gain! AceSewVac

Brother introduces their newest, most-advanced sewing machine: the XV8500D Dream MachineIt has a camera-like technology that lets you see a real-time view of the needle area for precise needle placement. The Innov-Eye 2 camera technology allows you to become your own fashion designer. Convert your own hand written designs, line art, and scanned images into embroidery designs without the need for software or a computer…

Easy, breezy linen pieces to shop now

This unfussy fabric has gotten a modern upgrade thanks to new silhouettes.

10 sewing machine tips everyone should know when they start out!

New to sewing and looking for tips to get better results from your machine? We've drawn up a list of sewing machine tips especially for you!

4 FAQ About Sewing Machines

Sewing machines can open up a world of crafty possibilities, from handmade clothing to charming decorative projects. Understanding how your machine works and what it ...

My beloved local yarn shop owners wrote a book!

Every community/city needs a fabulous yarn shop--for me, a knitoholic, it's a necessity of life. I'm completely thrilled with Patr...

In Fabric Wants You to Worship at the Altar of Horrific Retail Therapy

Peter Strickland’s In Fabric is a movie that understands the almost spiritual connection a person can have with a piece of clothing that they’ve stumbled upon while wandering through the racks of a glamorous department store. We’ve all had those moments where it feels as if a garment’s calling out to you as if it’s always been a part of your wardrobe—and all it wants to do is be back in your possession where it belongs.

To Sew or Not To Sew: Either Way, You Can Help

You Can Help Supply Face Masks(and other PPE) tofor donated masks, materials, and PPEDonations accepted Tuesday - Friday from 9 am - 5 pmin the Parish OfficeDuring the coronavirus (COVID-19) health emergency, personal protective equipment (PPE) is in critical supply. Face masks, a needed type of PPE, help protect our team from droplets that may be expelled by a cough or sneeze as they interact with people seeking care.You can help, with or without sewing skillsWhether…

Leveraging a 3D printer “defect” to create a new quasi-textile

MIT Media Lab graduate student Jack Forman developed DefeXtiles, a tulle-like textile made from polymer filament, by controlling a common 3D printing defect.

How to Choose Fabric like a Pro

Fabric selections have a huge impact on a space, so when selecting fabrics for your home, there are many important questions and tips to keep in mind...