Sewing Articles

1). How To Clean Your Cross Stitch Pictures By : John Wigham
After you spend many hours creating a beautiful cross stitch picture, the last thing you want to do is damage it during cleaning. Many experts suggest you always clean your projects when you finish to remove the oils left behind when you touched the cloth. These oils can attract a suprisingly large amount of dirt over time...
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2). Lessons I've Learned from Sewing Teddy Bears By : Michelle J. Yau
Normally all of creativity is dedicated to running my jewelry business, Trinity London. However, in recent months, I've decided to try my hand at sewing, specifically making teddy bears. Since I only attempted any type of sewing within the past few months, I have learned many things in the process that I thought I would share. Lesson 1a: If you think your cat or dog sheds too much, making a stuffed animal is not for you.
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3). Three Keys To Fabric Selection By : Janet Montie
There is so much variety available in fabric shops, on-line, and in mail-order catalogs that it's almost difficult to choose. Often, I end up buying fabric whether I need it right now or not. After all, a quilter must always have fabric on hand. The "magic" comes when you find a fabric that you fall in love with. Finding a suitable fabric usually isn't difficult for a project you're working on.
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4). Cloth, Leather, and Fiber Material Mending By : Jim Stapert
Chemical mending products can be very instrumental in saving cloth, leather and fiber articles. Some can be very quickly applied and some are very easy to use. It is best to look at cloth mending chemicals that remain soft in all temperatures, chemicals that can be washed and ironed, and chemicals that are resistant to heat and cold. The mending chemical you choose should be colorless so the chemical does not impart its color onto the fabric being mended.
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5). American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part V By : John Wigham
For more than a year British ships had blockaded Boston and British troops had occupied the hungry city. British armies were coming down the Hudson and a British war fleet with troopships was nearing New York harbor. Who could stop the invader...
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6). Measuring For Children's Patterns By : Paisley Pincushion
At one point or another in your sewing career, you have likely put together a cute little outfit for your son or daughter, only to have it a little tight in the chest, or the arms are just a tad short. A lot of that can be avoided if you know how to take the right measurements prior to making the garments. You don’t want to needlessly spend your time and effort on something that isn’t done right.
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7). Sewing Machines: Making A Comeback? By : Kathryn Whittaker
While we don’t have to rely on sewing machines to satisfy our basic clothing needs, more and more people today turn to sewing to create unique, luxurious, one-of-a-kind pieces. Every family has that hand embroidered grandmother’s table cloth or a hand-made quilt, and these pieces are as cherished as the most sophisticated haute couture creations. And.
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8). Make money with embroidery By : Doug
People are all ages are looking to make extra money. Whether you are planning to supplement your current income or looking to replace an income totally, consider using a hobby like embroidery to make some fast cash. Embroidered items are always popular with all types of shoppers, and you can easily begin an embroidery company with a low overhead for those short of start up funds.
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9). Sewing Machines Save Money in the Home By : Joseph Then
The sewing machine is a part of a lot of people’s life any more. Yet some of us do not think that it is a good investment. But once you sit down and think about just what you could do with on of the sewing machines now days you would realize that there is a large variety of things that can be done with it.
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10). How to get started with embroidery By : Doug
Embroidery is an age old art form using a needle and thread to create elaborate designs on a piece of cloth. Whether you choose to break out a needle and embroidery floss to work on a design by hand or use the latest technology to create a design using an embroidery machine, the result is guaranteed to be spectacular. If you are interested in learning to embroider either as a hobby or as a business, consider looking into taking a class at your local craft store or community center.
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11). Sew Your Stressors Away By : Charles Kassotis
Learn to sew as a stress buster to reduce tensions and release your creativity in easy, inexpensive ways.
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12). How Needlework Was Used to Re-Write History By : Tom McMorrow
You do not have to be a needlepoint enthusiast like me to appreciate the magnificent Bayeux Tapestry, which chronicles the events leading up to the conquest of England by Duke William of Normandy in the year 1066. Technically speaking it is not a tapestry at all – but an embroidery, stitched with wool on a linen background by a team of needle workers.
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13). How to Celebrate Weddings and Anniversaries in Cross-Stitch By : John Wigham
A wedding or anniversary is a time to celebrate and be joyful, but it can also be time to get creative and personal with your cross-stitch craft, so why not give something that comes from your heart so they can always have that special reminder...
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14). 10 Good Reasons to Take Up Cross Stitch By : John Wigham
There are a numerous reasons for taking up the beguiling, blue-collar craft of cross stitch, ten of which are shown below. So continue reading then pay a visit to your local craft shop and start your cross stitching career...
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15). Most Popular Embroidery Patterns By :
Embroidery is a popular hobby enjoyed by men and women all over the world. This historic needlecraft has changed a great deal over its lifetime and has been given a high tech boost through the popular embroidery machines that can whip up a lovely design with a push of a button. When it comes to the most popular embroidery patterns, however, it does not matter if you intend to grab a needle and colorful floss or download a pattern on your whiz bang embroidery machine.
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16). Cross Stitch and Men - Crossing the Gender Barrier By : John Wigham
Surprisingly, many men love to pull out those needles and threads to cross-stitch projects that they enjoy. It possibly starts out as a means of simply relieving stress. Since Cross Stitch is not considered "manly", it causes many people to wonder about the men who love to cross-stitch and leads to a number of interesting questions...
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17). Sewing Machine Purchasing By : Jeremy MacNabb
Technology has made the sewing machine, once a high priced item, very affordable for most sewing applications. The only major decisions are choosing between a traditional or embroidery sewing machine and how powerful you require it to be. The more power provides a quicker job and longer lifespan of the machine. Only a handful of companies compose a very large percentage of the sewing machine market.
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18). How to choose an embroidery machines By : Doug
The latest technology today is sewing machines that double as embroidery machines. By using the computer integrated into the machine, you can quickly and easily add cards or downloads to embroider any pattern imaginable. Instead of spending hours on an embroidery pattern by doing the needlework by hand, create beautiful and durable machine embroidered pieces in mere seconds.
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19). Koala Sewing Machine Cabinets - A Must Have for Sewing Enthusiasts By : Byran Kempa
Koala cabinets for sewing machines are used by many people around the world who like the nice, yet functional design of these sewing machine cabinets.
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20). Why the Colors of Yarn and Threads Are Such A Calming Therapy By : John Wigham
The idea of basket weaving as a form of therapy, traditionally used for patients with mental illness is often laughed at. But in a way, there is wisdom in the use of crafts for having a calming effect...
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21). The Influence of Cross Stitch on Bookmark Designs By : John Wigham
In the early days of the fifteenth century, respect for all books was second only to respect for the Bible alone. Books were few in number and considered valuable due to the fact not many were printed at...
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22). 3 Reasons Mom Should Have A Hobby By : Carrie Lauth
Moms these days are so very busy, but we're more stressed than ever before and in need of lifestyle choices that help us be happier. Pursuing a hobby may be just the ticket. Here are a few reasons why a hobby is a great idea, even for a busy Mom. Having a hobby relieves stress and tension Spending time with a hobby replaces negative thoughts and replaces them with positive thoughts and feelings.
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23). Sewing Machine – From Fabric To Clothing In Seconds By : Richard Dornell
The sewing machine has been around for more than two hundred years now and is still as popular today. Most households have a sewing machine, whether it’s for ornamental use or for taking care of those sewing chores. The sewing machine was invented to help join fabric together using thread in order to make clothes. In order to create stitches, which are used to join pieces of fabric together, these machines take two threads and join them together within the machine and put them through the fabric.
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24). Plus Size Fashion Designers to Admire By : Maya Matthews
Do you ever wonder who designed the clothes you wear? Getting to know the inspirations behind your clothes will make you cherish them more. Here we take a closer look at 3 unique plus size fashion designers, and where they come from.
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25). American History Through The Eye Of A Needle ~ Part I By : John Wigham
Three hundred years ago the colonies in America were European. Gentlemen and their ladies brought to North America the absolute monarchies of the Continent, the feudal system of England, and the arts and cultures of the Old World. They also brought the lower classes to do the hard work...
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