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Some Spring Sewing!

Author: Rebecca #411 | Category: Inspiration, Sewing | Posted: April 9, 2012 at 9:54 am

In a few weeks I'll once again be heading to Chester County Family Academy to sew with the students and the lovely ladies from Conkerr Cancer. My daughter Hayley wanted to tag along, but since she can't, she decided to make a pillowcase to donate instead. We used the "taco method" for this one, and she did a great job, don't you think? If you're not familiar with Conkerr Cancer, check...

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Angela #9

My Anthropologie Wannabe "Mr. Rogers" Skirt

Author: Angela #9 | Category: Crafts, My Life, Tools, Techniques, Projects, Inspiration, Sewing, video tutorials | Posted: April 6, 2012 at 6:40 pm

You know how I only minimally sew (and maximally glue)? Well, I branched out a little and came up with a pretty cute skirt. Check out my latest "Guilty Crafter" video to see how I turned an old "man sweater" and 2 ties into a skirt that I swear I would have bought from Anthropologie (on clearance but that's the only way I buy there)......

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Rebecca #411

Finally!

Author: Rebecca #411 | Category: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration, Sewing | Posted: March 17, 2012 at 9:29 am

Don't you love that feeling of accomplishment that you get when you finish a major project? I sure do! As you can see from the picture, the couch re-do that I took on is finally complete! I think it looks pretty good for an amateur reupholstery job. I know that a lot of you are thinking that you could never do this, but it really is easier than you may think.&nb...

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Rebecca #411

Sew Up Some Spring!

Author: Rebecca #411 | Category: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration, Sewing | Posted: March 15, 2012 at 5:53 am

It's National Craft Month, so my fellow Leads and I are all getting to share a project on the Fiskars website this month! Mine is a pretty spring table runner in my favorite color - purple! And don't be intimidated, it looks more complicated than it really is. It's all straight line sewing, and it's very easy to assemble. The complete instructions are here: Spring Tab...

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Rebecca #411

Fiskateer of The Day: Miss Acme, Fiskateer #411 B

Author: Rebecca #411 | Category: Projects, Inspiration, Sewing | Posted: March 11, 2012 at 10:29 am

With all of the announcements on the blog last week, I thought it best to not do the regular Fiskateer of The Week. I was worried that whoever it was would sort of get lost in all of the hubbub, and we really want to make sure our Featured Fiskateer has her time in the spotlight! For those of you that have been around for a while, you may remember when fellow Lead Angela made a dress form o...

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Angela #9

Building Sewing Confidence: Simple Aprons

Author: Angela #9 | Category: Crafts, My Life, Tools, Techniques, Projects, Inspiration, Sewing | Posted: March 2, 2012 at 2:40 pm

Earlier this week, I shared a bit about the sewing class my 8 year-old and I are taking. We missed some of the pajama making class because we were out of town last week so I'll get back to that soon. In the meantime, I thought I'd share some of the progress we're making on a simple apron. And by all this "we," I mostly mean my little girl but I am truly learning to recognize that I should have mor...

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Angela #9

Building Sewing Confidence (Easy Throw Pillows)

Author: Angela #9 | Category: Tools, Techniques, Projects, Inspiration, Sewing | Posted: February 27, 2012 at 10:28 am

A few weeks ago, I signed up my 8 year-old for basic sewing classes. The classes are being held downtown so I figured I could drop her off and spend some time browsing through some of my favorite little stores. Once in class, however, it became immediately apparent that I could (and should) stay to help Tabitha since she was the youngest, least experienced sewer in the group. What took me a l...

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Cheryl #2

An Altered Fisk-a-Pillow

Author: Cheryl #2 | Category: My Life, Tools, Techniques, Projects, Inspiration, Sewing | Posted: February 21, 2012 at 8:00 am

Benjamin Franklin said . . . "Fatigue is the best pillow." I think he was talking about working hard and I must agree. After a hard's day work there's nothing like laying your head down with a feeling that you have accomplished much.

But this fisk-a-pillow took no hard work to make/alter. It was a breeze and I thought I'd share the how to.

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Angela #9

Valentine's Card Holder

Author: Angela #9 | Category: Crafts, My Life, Tools, Techniques, Projects, Inspiration, Sewing | Posted: February 5, 2012 at 7:28 pm

If you've become addicted to Pinterest like I have, maybe you're doing what I'm doing- pinning like crazy but maybe not taking the time to act on the inspiration you're finding. I thought I'd take the afternoon to choose 1 thing I've pinned and create my own version. So, viola, I give you my Valentine's Card Holder/Chair decoration. Originally I found the pin here: http://blonde-designs.squarespac...

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Rebecca #411

Couch Update!

Author: Rebecca #411 | Category: Inspiration, Sewing | Posted: January 17, 2012 at 1:05 pm

Well, my Fiskars 10" Tailor Shears and I were hard at work last night and this morning, and now the body of the couch is completely done! If you ever wanted to try reupholstering, don't be intimidated. It's really much easier than you think! Now, all I have left to do is sew six cushion covers. My hubby will be very happy to have his second bed sofa back! ...

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