Are you looking for ideas on what to sew? How about 52 ideas? I took part in the 52 weeks of sewing challenges on Facebook this year and not only did I sew something each and every week but I kept my submissions on topic! Here's an overview for you.
Thank you all for joining me in this month long celebration of YOU and our community of 50K + Sewspire Subscribers! This week I am sharing 50 fun sewing challenges to inspire your inner creative genius.
Do you ever find yourself in need of a bit of inspiration to kick-start a new sewing project? I came up with the Creative Sewing Challenge as a way of doing just that. I use a single pr…
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Thanks to the 52 Week Sewing Challenge on Facebook I was able to constantly keep creating this year. This was a perfect reason to create a recap post of 2018. I've included links for all fabric and patterns I used (that weren't forgotten in my stash).
It's January! Which means it's time for the annual Riley Blake Quilt Block Challenge! This is the 4th official series and today I'm sharing the block I designed for this year's challenge. I'll also share some of my quilts from previous challenges, and, if you're new, to this challenge, scroll down for the full scoop...Read More
Since I declared my sewing challenge for the year, yesterday, instead of getting things done for work or chores around the house I of course researched for the upcoming sewing projects. ALL DAY LON…
Do you go through periods where you just stop sewing? You love sewing and have a million projects you want to make, but just can't bring yourself to sew anything. You look at your fabric stash
Make hemlines the center of attention with a scalloped hem - a delightful couture finish that's not as hard as you may think!
Learn how to make your own unpaper towels, even if you have limited sewing abilities. It's the green alternative to paper towels.
Is someone you care about someone struggling through a difficult time? Handmade gifts are a great way to cheer someone up and show you care. I've put together a list of 15 easy craft and sewing ideas that are perfect for giving love and support. From soft blankets to beautiful art, you'll find something special to make. Keep reading for gift ideas that come straight from the heart. All of these patterns and tutorials are free.
Are you considering joining and sewing up a garment for Sew Twists and Ties, but feel like you need a bit of extra support or guidance? If so, this post is for you! I've rounded up a ton of fabulous resources for sewing twist, knot and tie garments. There are several sewalongs for patterns fitting the theme, as well as a wealth of tutorials, pattern hacks and drafting instructions if you want to modify an existing pattern to meet the Sew Twists and Ties challenge! I'm sure I haven't captured every resource out there, but there is so much here to help you along on your twist, knot and tie sewing adventures. Enjoy! Sewalongs Scroll through these sewalongs for tips and tricks about sewing these fabulous patterns! Cashmerette has a sewalong for her Cedar Dolman top, which works great as activewear or as a casual everyday top! Megan Nielsen has a sewalong for the Jarrah, including a specific post on sewing up the tie hem version. Jennifer Laurence Handmade has a full sewalong for her cute, summery Hunter Tank. Brittany J. Jones has a fabulous Sew With Me video tutorial to help you through the tricky bits of McCall's 7429 twist dress, and one for the Simplicity 8601 tie blouse, too! Measure Twice, Cut Once hosted a sewalong for the Named Beverly Twisted Bikini. Tuesday Stitches has a super in-depth sewalong for the Nautilus Swimsuit. Rad Patterns hosted a sewalong for their Knot Your Average Shirt and Dress, complete with video tutorials. It's not a full sewalong, but Striped Swallow Designs has a video tutorial to walk you through the tricky part of the Harbor Knot pattern. Pattern Hacks and Tutorials Thinking about hacking an existing pattern from your stash to feature a tie detail or designing your own twist or tie garment? Try one of these pattern hacks or tutorials: Melly Sews has several helpful pattern hack tutorials for twists and ties, including sewing a knot shirt and a tie back sundress! Athina Kakou has a great tutorial on adding a tie front to her Sheona pattern, but it would also work for most t-shirt patterns. Hey June has a tie sleeve hack tutorial that could work with any sleeved pattern. Hey June also has a great tie front hack for any t-shirt pattern! There is a great tutorial for a knotted twist front kimono on Bernina's blog. Kim Dave has a fabulous series of videos on drafting your own twist front dress pattern and then sewing it up. Seamwork has a couple of hacks for its twist and tie patterns, the Lane dress and Sky jumpsuit, including a cool twisted waist version of the Lane, pictured above. It's Always Autumn has a free pattern for a slouchy tie front sweater as well as a twist knot tee for your sewing pleasure. So Sew Easy has a free pattern and a video sewalong for a twist front dress.
If your craft room needs so organizational help then these 30 day craft room cleaning challenge prompts are perfect for your spring cleaning!
A number of years ago, in order to encourage our members to sew, and create for our annual fashion show, we began having sewing challenges for our Haute Couture members. It's always fun to see what everyone creates. This year's show is shaping up to be fun and exciting. If by chance you are in Chicago the first part of May, we would love to have you attend. The show will be on Sunday May 7, 2017. More info on the location and show in another post. Our next challenge is entitled, "Not Your Grandmother's Lace." Participants are welcomed to make anything they wish from lace, but it doesn't need to a traditional version of lace. Our fashion show chair is encouraging everyone to think bold. Since we all love to sew, create, and be inspired, I thought I would do a lace post not only for our members, but for anyone who happens to pop by the blog :) I lost the link to this jacket, so if anyone knows the designer, please let me know. I love the idea of appliqued lace and velvet over tweed. From Turkish designer Yildirim Mayruk, the unexpected interior lace accent on this coat makes for a spectacular presentation. Not so much out of the box, but just a touch of lace along the bottom of this skirt really makes the look a complete ensemble. From Bebe, manipulating lace to form a pattern makes a simple silhouette eye catching. I believe the designer of this jacket is Armani. A twist on a princess line seam with the inset lace makes this jacket so special. I was unable to find a credit for this lace skirt. The see through length of this skirt makes it drop dead sexy and yet the wearer is completely covered. From Pamella Roland, an entire jumpsuit of lace. This could be paired with a denim or linen jacket and worn in a more casual fashion. Love the lacy shoulder and how it was pulled together with the extension of the sleeve. Another Pamella Roland design. Macrame sleeves make this jumpsuit really pop. Although not traditional lace, the weaving on this Thakoon design invites the eye to focus. From Monique Lhuillier, this simple lace dress really pops with this fabulous jacket. What a spectacular combination from Dior, suede, lace and fur! Give a trench coat an unexpected twist with a lace skirt. For something very unexpected, a sweatshirt made of lace. Love the lace extensions on the coat too! I was unable to find the designer of this skirt, but I love the twist on a granny square! I don't think that many of us would be so bold as to wear this piece without something underneath!!! From Lanvin, this crocheted and interlaced top is truly unexpected. From Jean Louis Sabaji. Lace leaves created in various sizes give the illusion of leaves falling in fall. Another take on the same idea from Giambattista Valli. If you would like to give the leaf idea a try, HERE'S an easy way to create leaves with 3-dimensional design fabric paint. And finally, lace and feathers from Chanel. Talk about an unexpected top with a pair of jeans! I'm looking forward to seeing what our members create. The challenge won't take place until March. So for those of you in Haute Couture, fire up those machines and get creating! Hopefully I've inspired all of you to think a little differently about lace as well. Have a wonderful day! Rhonda
I took a little break from my other sewing projects to make a pair of stockings for myself for this months Historical Sew Monthly challenge:...
Sew fleece mittens with a fingerless style. These DIY mittens makea perfect DIY gift for men, women or kids. Keep your hands warm while using your phone.
Professionelles Nähen mühelos gemacht! EIGENSCHAFTEN Müheloses Säumen:Verwandeln Sie herausfordernde Näharbeiten mit unserem einstellbaren Näh-Rollsaumfuß in mühelose Unterfangen. Erzielen Sie mühelos perfekte professionelle Nähergebnisse. Vielseitige Kompatibilität:Kompatibel mit den meisten gängigen Industrienähmaschinen, einschließlich Juki, Singer, Brother, Consew, Gemsy, Mitsubishi, Rex, Sunstar, Tacsew, Yamata und mehr. Ideal zum Umschlagen von Säumen auf verschiedenen Stoffen wie Kleidung, Bettlaken, Hemden, Vorhängen und mehr. Einstellbare Kräuselbreite:Passen Sie die Kräuselbreite einfach an, indem Sie die Schraube lösen und den Fuß nach links oder rechts bewegen. Diese Funktion ermöglicht präzise Anpassungen und deckt unterschiedliche Nähanforderungen und Stoffdicken ab. Zwei verfügbare Größen:Wählen Sie zwischen zwei Stilen mit einstellbaren Breiten: eine von 12 mm bis 20 mm und die andere von 15 mm bis 25 mm. Diese Flexibilität ermöglicht es Ihnen, eine Vielzahl von Säumanforderungen zu erfüllen. Praktisches Design:Der Fuß kann bequem an verschiedene Nähprojekte angepasst werden, ohne zwischen unterschiedlich großen Saumfußgrößen wechseln zu müssen. Dies spart Zeit und Mühe und optimiert Ihren Nähablauf. SPEZIFIKATIONEN Material: Edelstahl Einstellbare Größe: 15 mm-25 mm / 12 mm-20 mm LIEFERUMFANG 1 × Einstellbarer Näh-Rollsaumfuß HINWEIS Bitte erlauben Sie geringfügige Abweichungen in den Abmessungen aufgrund manueller Messungen. Aufgrund unterschiedlicher Monitor- und Lichteffekte kann die tatsächliche Farbe des Artikels geringfügig von der auf den Bildern gezeigten Farbe abweichen.
My well known love of fast progress made me decide to start the “Sew 17th century challenge” with one of the faster pieces – the skirt. Close-up of the skirt. Staying true to my p…
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Sewing in Your Homeschool is all about how to mentor your student in sewing by providing the tools, space, and resources to grow.
LACE, TRIM AND RIBBON ORGANIZATION WARNING IF YOUR STASH FITS IN EITHER OF THESE,READ NO FURTHER…We will only CORRUPT YOU! For some of us, our lace, trim and ribbon collection is a jumbled p…
