Racks for storing spools of thread
Where can I find the wall mounted thread storage racks seen in the My Sewing and Craft Room photos? This question comes up quite often so we thought we’d share… Read more »
Author Archives: SCAJanice
National Sewing Month Reuse, Remake, Restyle Contest Winners
The entries we received for the Reuse, Remake, Restyle contest for National Sewing Month were just amazing. Reviewing the photos and reading the stories felt like watching our very own… Read more »
Shortening T sleeves, Smart selvages, Rolled hems
How do I shorten sleeves on a T-shirt? T-shirts are made from knit fabric and thus no edge finishing is required. Simply determine the desired sleeve length, allow at least… Read more »
Fabric Dyeing and Making Trousers
Two great books you’ll want to check out: If you love cool art techniques, but don’t really think of yourself as an artist, this book is for you. Creative Dyeing… Read more »
Zipper Shortening, Tapered Pants Legs and Skirt Hems
How do I shorten a zipper? Most zippers can be shortened in one of two ways. If it’s an open-top zipper (like a separating jacket zipper), simply extend the excess… Read more »