Custom Sewing and Alterations
I hate unraveling bobbins! My old bobbin storage boxes were definitely not meeting my needs. I was using two blue plastic boxes made by Dritz, and they were not working for me. Recently, when all notions were 50% off at Joanns, I bought four new bobbin boxes. I now have all bobbins for each of my three sewing machines stored in these bobbin boxes and labeled. The best thing about these new bobbin boxes is the spongy foam interior that holds each bobbin snugly in its place. This … [Read more...]
When is pocket-picking something to be encouraged? When you are ordering a custom-made handbag, that's when! The bags that I make and sell have plenty of pockets inside and out, making it possible to keep the contents of the purses organized and easy to find. One advantage to having a purse, tote, or diaper bag custom-made just for you, is the opportunity that you have to pick your own pocket size and placement. Recently a customer ordered a larger purse, and she had some very … [Read more...]
Sewing is one of my favorite ways to spend my time, but once in a while, I go through a real dry spell where I have absolutely NO motivation to sew. This is fine for a few days, but for someone who has a sewing business, this is not a good thing. Exactly how does one get in the mood to sew? I have a few tricks up my sleeve that have worked for me in the past. Today I tried my #1 method for getting back in the mood to sew. 1. Clean up and organize my studio For me, a … [Read more...]
I use my sewing studio nearly every day, so it is important to me to create a pleasant, well-organized room where I can be as productive as I need to be. Today I'm going to highlight a few of my favorite things in my studio. Some of these things are organizers while others are just things that make my space fun for me. First up is this tomato pincushion. If you've done any sewing at all, chances are you have seen these tomato pincushions in stores or in drawers. This … [Read more...]
This is my favorite mug!If you are a crafter, you know that there is never time enough to complete all the projects that beckon you to your craft room or area. Nothing eats up our precious sewing and crafting time like a lack of organization. I've got a few tips today to help you get your space in great working order. Here's a shot of my sewing area, and I will show you my organization techniques in detail. I have three tips today to help you get the most from your craft space, … [Read more...]
