http://sewing.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-05-14T07:51:51Z Tue, 14 May 2013 07:51:51 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/17/ready-for-the-beach.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/sewing/1/0/S/T/2/beachtowelpocket1.jpg" alt="Beach towel or beach blanket pocket" width="200" height="192" align="left" />I'm sure some people are already visiting the beach but we haven't opened our swimming pool yet. We've been teased with a&#160; couple of warm days but we also had a hard freeze so we are waiting for a while to hit the beach or open the swimming pool.&#160; I love a day at the beach... relaxing and chilling out is my idea of a perfect day.&#160; Securing things like your keys and the loose change for the concession stand is always an issue but this new sewing project to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sewing.about.com/od/healthbeautyitems/ss/Sew-A-Secure-Pocket-On-Your-Beach-Towel-Or-Blanket.htm">sew a securely closing beach towel or beach blanket pocket</a> solves that issue. Keeping things out of sight is half the battle.&#160; I'm not sure I would trust walking off and leaving electronics but if you would with them stashed in the out of sight beach towel pocket, be sure to keep plastic bags at hand to keep the electronics dry!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/17/ready-for-the-beach.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/17/ready-for-the-beach.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 03:03:18 +0000 2013-05-17T03:03:18Z http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/14/sewing-seams.htm <p>Have you ever stopped to think about exactly what makes a seam and how a seam comes together. Seams are a basic element of almost all sewing projects and we can improve our sewing skills by analyzing the elements that make up our sewing project... especially if you are teaching others to sew.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/14/sewing-seams.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/14/sewing-seams.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 07:51:51 +0000 2013-05-14T07:51:51Z http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/13/my-weekend-2.htm <p>I did something this weekend that I hadn't done in years... The weather was predicted to be rainy so there was no sense in planning gardening activities.&#160; So I chose to spend the weekend in my sewing room! &#160; I actually picked out a couple patterns and spent the weekend sewing clothes for myself. Since loosing weight, I need clothes so it seemed like a perfect way to spend my rainy days...and it felt GREAT!&#160; I used up most of an old bolt of Wal-Mart dollar a yard fabric. I have finished&#160; one wearable semi-dressy blouse and I have a dress that is almost finished ... but now that I read the end of the direction, I do not like the way the zipper is the last thing to be done and raw edges are at the neckline... I should have read through all of the directions first so I could have changed the construction method.&#160; Now that I am familiar with the "new" patterns, I can play with a couple of fitting issues.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/13/my-weekend-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/13/my-weekend-2.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 07:28:10 +0000 2013-05-13T07:28:10Z http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/12/end-of-the-school-year-gifts.htm <p>The school year is ending for most schools. I like to remember the work of club leaders, teachers and all the people who made the year a good one for my child.&#160; I don't break the bank, I sew! There are plenty of ways to turn something small into something personalized with fabric and decorations so that even the smallest gift is a personalized experience.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/12/end-of-the-school-year-gifts.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/12/end-of-the-school-year-gifts.htm Sun, 12 May 2013 08:31:00 +0000 2013-05-12T08:31:00Z http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/09/free-sewing-pattern-to-sew-a-shoe-or-craft-bag.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/sewing/1/5/D/Q/2/shoebagfinished.jpg" alt="Sew a Shoe or Craft Bag with this free sewing pattern." width="200" height="171" align="left" />Summer fun and travel are around the corner.&#160; Packing your shoes and sneakers while not having them exposed to your clean packed clothing can use up a lot of shopping bags if you aren't ready for the task.&#160; This new shoe or craft bag is up to the task and solves your shoe issues... and more.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/09/free-sewing-pattern-to-sew-a-shoe-or-craft-bag.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/09/free-sewing-pattern-to-sew-a-shoe-or-craft-bag.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 07:01:44 +0000 2013-05-09T07:01:44Z http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/09/sew-your-own-economical-homemade-smelly-shoe-solution.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/sewing/1/G/B/Q/2/odorelliminator.jpg" alt="Homemade shoe odor eliminator" align="left" />I don't know anyone who doesn't fight foot odors in the summer... some people year round.&#160; Buying "solutions" can drain the bank account if you wear an assortment of shoes. My solution can solve the issue and take care of every pair of shoes in the house.... the shoe closet... anywhere odor is an issue... for pennies compared to buying the commercial foot odor solution.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/09/sew-your-own-economical-homemade-smelly-shoe-solution.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/09/sew-your-own-economical-homemade-smelly-shoe-solution.htm Thu, 09 May 2013 06:54:15 +0000 2013-05-09T06:54:15Z http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/07/sun-protection.htm <p>I admit that I allowed myself to get a good old fashioned sunburn this weekend when I was planting all my flowers and vegetables.&#160; When you are working in the yard , time gets away from you and you inevitably forget to reapply the sunscreen.&#160; There are other ways to make your self less prone to the damage the sunshine can cause.&#160; Hats are one way to protect your face, ears and neck. A lightweight wide brim hat protects you while not being overly hot.&#160; The free pattern offered in <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.wildginger.com/downloads/demodownloads.htm">Wild Things software</a> is my favorite pattern for a gardening hat.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/07/sun-protection.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/07/sun-protection.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 06:45:10 +0000 2013-05-07T06:45:10Z http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/06/sew-your-may-flowers.htm <p>I spent the weekend planting and enjoying the beautiful flowers that are making there way into a colorful splendor, which got me thinking that there are all kinds of fabric flowers to keep those may flowers going all year round.&#160; It's time to decorate those tee shirts and tank tops with great flowers... and a whole lot more!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/06/sew-your-may-flowers.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/06/sew-your-may-flowers.htm Mon, 06 May 2013 09:03:02 +0000 2013-05-06T09:03:02Z http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/03/need-to-alter-your-summer-clothes.htm <p>As many of you know, I had been dieting and exercising to lose weight. I am proud to report a total of 62 pounds no longer being carried around.&#160; I am determined to stay on goal and work toward a totally healthy lifestyle! &#160; The hospital stay was part of it and I know some of that weight will return as I return to normal but I also know 62 pounds makes a huge difference in clothing sizes.&#160; Most of my clothing is down right comical.&#160; I know most of my clothing will be donated to help someone else through the weight lose process but there are a few things I will be altering... and many favorite patterns that I will be altering to work on a new summer wardrobe.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/03/need-to-alter-your-summer-clothes.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/03/need-to-alter-your-summer-clothes.htm Fri, 03 May 2013 04:24:23 +0000 2013-05-03T04:24:23Z http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/02/bbq-time-2.htm <p><img src="http://0.tqn.com/d/sewing/1/5/t/L/finishedapron2.gif" alt="bbq apron and chef hat" align="left" />I will be honest that I have not watched the entire country's weather but I know in the northeast we will be barbequing.&#160; Barbequing screams summer... and the almost eighty degree temperatures in May doesn't have anyone complaining.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/02/bbq-time-2.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://sewing.about.com/b/2013/05/02/bbq-time-2.htm Thu, 02 May 2013 08:00:12 +0000 2013-05-02T08:00:12Z