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Happy Saturday, Hello Friends. I don't know about you. My iron gets gummed up when I do a lot of pressing with interfacing. Even though, I am careful, I still get that black gum on the iron. Why should you keep your iron clean? The glue can singe your fabric if the iron is hot.… Continue reading Effective Techniques for Iron Cleaning: Pros and Cons
January 3, 2024 Happy Saturday - Hope you had a wonderful start of the year. Are you still working on your goals? I keep looking at my goals so I can stay on track. One of my goals is to sew clothes outside of my normal routine. I can quickly whip up a skirt. My… Continue reading Essential Steps for Sewing a New Pattern Effectively
Happy Saturday, Hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. It amazing how quickly Christmas comes and goes and now 2025 is right around the corner. At this time of year, I think about 2024 the successes and the failures. Then I make my new goals for 2025. Yes, I know there are many… Continue reading Setting Effective Goals for 2025
Happy Saturday, Hope you have a wonderful week. Christmas is closing in fast. I thought about everything that I want to get done and became overwhelmed. So instead of going down the path of stressed out. I took a few deep breaths and decided that more than anything I really wanted to enjoy the holidays.… Continue reading Simple Strategies to Embrace the Christmas Spirit
Happy Saturday- With Christmas coming, many of us are spending more time cooking. I've ruined many shirts with grease stains. So, making an apron for the cooks on your list is a great gift idea. Aprons are becoming popular again, and there are many fabric options. The fabric stores are packed with just about anything… Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Own Apron
Great Christmas gift that will not take a lot of time.
Happy Saturday, Do you need Christmas ideas for you or someone who loves to sew? It is getting close to Christmas and a dress form is a great gift idea for yourself. You are probably wondering; will I use it? Is it worth the cost? Or is going to be sitting in the corner, gathering… Continue reading Why You Should Invest in a Dress Form
Simple project to repurpose two jackets.
June 1, 2024 Happy Saturday, Hope you are having a great week. This past week, we traveled to PA and was able to see family and friends. We visited Lancaster watched Daniel at the Sight & Sound and visited about five fabric stores. My favorite fabric store was Fabric Mart. I had to practice some… Continue reading Avoid Common Mistakes When Making a Skirt
Valerie attended virtual classes on perfect blouse sewing by Katrina Walker and found them helpful. She repurposed fabric from a denim jacket to make pillows using designs from Embroidery Library. Valerie shared tips on pillow-making and expressed determination to reduce her fabric stash. She also welcomed suggestions for virtual sewing classes. Happy Sewing!
The Saturday Seamstress 