How To Make Pillows Fast!

Posted on May 26, 2011 by sewfordough

Because we have a wedding in 2 months, because my outdoor pillows and cushions are completely sunfaded, and because I had about twenty minutes on my hands, I decided it was time to recover them. Heads up: There won’t be any zippers, velcro, snaps, buttons, or anything! Are you game? Ok, let’s talk fabric. I [...]

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A Question For You

Posted on May 24, 2011 by sewfordough

Each morning my inbox is full of great questions. I love to help you figure out your sewing dilemmas. Today, however, I thought it would be fun for you  to answer a question from one of our readers! It isn’t about an alteration. It’s about technique and experience. And I figure there are probably many good answers [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day!!!

Posted on May 8, 2011 by sewfordough

A very Happy Mother’s Day to all of you out there who are mothers. As you already know, I am blessed to have two amazing daughters. I woke up this morning  just praising God for the gift of being a mom 25 and 23 years ago. And for all the time with them leading up [...]

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    Use a brand new needle at least every 8 hours of sewing.
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  • Stain Remover for Bridal Gowns

    Did you accidentally poke your finger with a pin or needle and get blood on your wedding gown?
    This solution sounds weird and maybe gross, but it works! Saturate the tip of a Q-tip with your saliva and gently blot it on your satin wedding gown. The blood comes right out. Of course, you'll want to try it on a hidden area of the gown first just to be sure.

  • Bridal Tips

    I was a wedding coordinator for years, so I enjoy passing on tips to brides and their families. One of the things that most brides don't think of is to pin about 5 safety pins inside the dress for emergencies. A good spot to pin them would be along the side seam, within the seam allowance, just above the hem edge. That way, if anything breaks (like your zipper), or someone steps on your dress and tears it, or whatever, you've got them nice and handy.

    On the wedding day, have each bridesmaid (and bride) bring their items in a box with their name on it. After they are finished getting ready in the designated dressing room, they can put all their items back in their own box. That way, whoever is designated to clean up the dressing room, can just pack the boxes in their car without trying to figure out whose stuff is whose.
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