Blooming Bluebird
Treasure from the past Last summer my husband and I undertook the task of clearing his mother’s apartment as she was moving into assisted living. It was an arduous task to choose what to keep and of what to dispose. … Continued
The Happy Baby Set
Beauty is in the Details It is easy to love simple and basic techniques used in Zakka sewing to make a fun and unique item in a short amount of time. Every project can be customized depending on the creator. … Continued
Springtime brings tulips with creative sewing!
Bring tulips to life with remnants of fabric, fibre fill, a quilt batting and a few simple stitches. Make as many as you like. Display in a basket, vase or even a repurposed canning jar. Read more in our Spring … Continued
In the Loop – CreativFestival Catwalk 2013
The challenge is issued to contestants one week prior to the event, during which only conceptual and design work can be prepared. The challenge is officially announced at the CreativFestival on the Friday at 11:00 on the Fashion Runway. Work … Continued
le grand chic ITALIA School of Fashion
Maria Calautti, Founder of the European Pattern Making Course at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario, learned to sew in grade 7, like so many of us, in home economics. The road to founding the European Pattern Making course has been … Continued
Moto Me Jacket Sewing Challenge!
CHECK IT OUT!!!! This is such a cool jacket, and given the liberty to add your own design elements is even better! Read on for how you can make your own Moto Me Jacket and enter the challenge today! Moto … Continued
The Baby Journal Cover
Necessity is the mother of invention. We have all experienced it and often we’re put to the test of creating to fulfill a need. That’s exactly how WoolPennyRugs.com came to be. Kerry Karram and her friends, signed up for a … Continued
Winter Cape
Who wouldn’t love to be cozy on the most beautiful snowy day of the year? Enjoy every moment of machine embroidery felting to create your own all seasonal cape. When you select your fabric of choice, explore the various roving … Continued
Never Trust a Skinny Cook Reversible Apron
Read more in our Spring 2013 issue. Trisha Della Vella Harebrained Happenings 416.282.9949 www.harebrainedhappenings.com
Ruffles in Fashion
Understanding and using a sewing machine ruffler attachment Ruffles in fashion, home dec and on little girls’ dresses! Lengths and lengths and lengths of organza, cottons, satins, and silks gathered up to create romantic and feminine looks. Ruffles have been … Continued