How to sew seams in knit fabric
What’s the best way to sew seams in knit fabric to keep the seams from popping? Ideally, the best seam for knits is made with a serger–either a four-thread or… Read more »
Author Archives: SCAJanice
Pretty Little Mini Quilts – Quilting Projects Under 36″ Square
If you’re new to quilting, or you simply like to finish projects in a limited time frame, Lark Books’ Pretty Little Mini Quilts is sure to please. It’s filled with… Read more »
High-Style Sewing – use household items to create artistic handbags
“Upcycling” is a popular word these days, and this book takes this movement seriously! Refashioned Bags, by Faith & Justina Blakeney, offers some unusual beginnings for handbags and totes. What… Read more »
Adding support to the bottom of a fabric tote bag
I’m making a big fabric tote and wondered what’s the best way to add support to the bottom to keep it from collapsing? There are various schools of thought about… Read more »
Sewing Gifts
‘Tis the season for thinking about stitching up a few holiday gifts for friends. If you’ve always made the same thing for all your friends, perhaps only in different colors,… Read more »