How to Make A Handkerchief Memory

Did your mother have a collection of anything when you were young? My mother had a handkerchief collection. Now that may be odd for today’s times, but handkerchiefs were what women carried during my mother’s era. The handkerchiefs were so graceful and colorful and often dainty. She gave me one when I was little and […]

Simple Beginners Sewing Projects

If you are looking for easy beginning sewing projects… do I have some sites for you… I think simple beginners sewing projects should be able to be completed in one day or less. The project needs to be sewing creative…sewing unique fun projects that take a minimum of time with the maximum of effect. These unique sewing projects should give you things to make with a sewing machine that are easily put together. It should teach you how to read patterns for sewing. And how to make patterns yourself. Because once you know how to read patterns for sewing, making your own patterns naturally comes next. Sewing patterns, how to create patterns and instructions on completing the project are what you want to find in a sewing creative site.

Where Can You Find Vintage Patterns?

Often styles from 50’s 60’s 70’s 80’s and even 90’s are patterns you may want to find. Many styles repeat themselves over time but finding the original patterns is a real coo. Both children’s styles and women’s are worth finding. There are some great sun tops that you can not find anymore as well as dresses and jumpers for kids.

What Sewing Machine Is Good For All Types Of Material?

I have found that the Singer Heavy Duty 4452 with 110 stitch applications is a very good machine for all types of material. My thought is to pick the heaviest duty machine that will also accommodate lace fabric. This way you have the heavy duty for leather and jean and upholstery material but you also have a machine that can aid in your daintier sewing projects like lace and satin and chiffon. This machine also makes button holes and does not need a lot of accessories to sew just about any project you could think of.