Check Out Our New Site
Ashley | February 3, 2012 |
We are excited to announce that we have launched a new website! Make sure that you head on over to the new site to check out all of your new features on your own. Our new site includes…
- A way to sign up for sewing classes online. To ensure that joining our classes is as easy as possible you can sign up for a class that you want to take on the internet. You will be able to browse through the classes and make your reservation without ever even having to leave your home.
- Our online calendar and schedules will also be available online. You will be able to look through our calendar and schedules so that you can be sure that you find activities that you are interested in that fit into your schedule.
- An easy way to register for our newsletter will ensure that you are going to be able to keep up to date with everything that is going on in stores. With the newsletter you will know everything that is happening in your local store.
- Easy access to our blog will also help you stay up to date with new and innovative sewing ideas and tips.
Visit our new website today so you can take advantage of all of these wonderful new features. Look around and be sure to let us know if you have any questions about using the site.
Making Handmade Reusable Gift Wrap
Ashley | December 5th, 2011 |
Looking for a way to spice up the holidays with a little sewing? If so, then try making your own gift wrap this holiday season. It’s a great project, and it’s easy and fun!
Making your own gift wrap says to the recipient of the gift that you care about them, and that you put the time and effort into the covering that they are removing, not to mention the gist itself. This is such a great way to warp gifts because of the ease and variability of the action.
Indeed, if you are feeling crafty, you can of course fabricate your own wrapping from scratch. But, if you’re not feeling like doing everything, there are a lot of shortcuts that you can take in order to get the same effect.
The point of wrapping your gifts this ways is to create something that is fun and cute and memorable, not to mention enjoyable for you. Reusable gift wrap can also be a gift in itself, if the person who is getting the gift wants to hang onto it.
While those of you who are feeling extra crafty can make your covers for presents based on the exact specifications of the gift, here’s a handy starting point for the rest of us. Taking a reusable shopping bag or tote and decorating it is one of the best ways to create your own gift wrap, and it’s easy to do.
All you have to do is sew designs into it and make it feel festive, and embellish from there! From this simple starting point, you can keep working until you have a project that is truly unique and beautiful.
Dave’s Bernina Tip of the Week!
Ashley | December 2nd, 2011 |
Tip of the week: Sorry I missed a few weeks it has been busy but fun at the store. The Christmas sewing is coming along but it is hard to get some of it done without everyone seeing it. So I mix another project in with it. The PJ pieces are sitting there with a quilt project that I am working on. That way when one of the kids or husband comes in they see a mix of fabric and think that it is just one of my regular projects. The best way to hide something is in plane sight sometimes.
Happy Sewing,
Kristine Palmer
Creating a Sewing Kit with the Necessities
Ashley | November 18th, 2011 |
When you are going to start sewing you have to make sure that you know how you are going to create your own sewing kit. Make sure that you get your sewing kit together so you can be sure you have everything you need while you are getting ready to sew. In your sewing kit you should be sure that you have…
Sewing scissors
A thimble
A variety of thread
A variety of buttons
A variety of needles
Pins and a pin cushion
Patches
A tape measurer
Fasteners (Snaps, hooks and eyes)
When you start shopping for a sewing kit do not be afraid to talk to a sales assistant in the store. You want to make sure that you take the time that you need to understand how you will get the quality equipment for the right price.
Be sure that you organize your kit as well. You want to be able to find everything that you need when you need it. As you are organizing your kit you may also want to make sure that you have somewhere safe to store the kit. Put the kit into the same closet or cupboard so that you always know where it is. This way, you can be sure that you are able to grab your kit and start working on your sewing project whenever you need it.
Dave’s Bernina Tip of the Week!
Ashley | November 11th, 2011 |
Do you have a lot of UFO’s (UnFinished Projects)? It can seam so overwhelming when you look at them all altogether. Well I have found that when I make a list of them all, then I try to finish a few that only have a small amount left to do, like hem the skirt, put buttons on, or bind a quilt. That way I have that feeling of accomplishment, and I am excited to tackle one of my bigger projects. The nice thing about this is, I can go out and get more fabric without feeling bad about buying more!
Keep the creativity flowing!
Kristine Palmer
Fix Up Your Old Clothes Instead of Spending Money on New Ones!
Ashley | November 10th, 2011 |
If you are starting to notice wear and tear on your clothing, but you do not have enough in the bank to go on a shopping spree, it is time to pull out your Bernina Sewing Machine! There are many things that you can do to spruce up some of your favorite old items, without spending a fortune.
To begin, pull out some of the items that need a little mending. Some of your shirts may be in need of new collars, or even cuffs, as these are usually the first to get tattered and worn-looking. Find a little bit of fabric that matches or compliments the pieces you need to replace. Make sure to:
Choose a fabric that is the same weight and texture as the original
Carefully remove the original cuffs or collar—you may want to take some pictures of the original so you have something to go by
Use the removed piece as a pattern for your new replacement design
Follow the original grain line with your machine, so that the cuffs and collar will lay properly
Once you have the proper pattern, the rest is some simple sewing. Once your creation is complete, simply attach it exactly where the original was. You can experiment with different colors to see which contrast you like the most, just to spice things up a little.
Gone are the days of throwing out shirts at the first sign of a tattered look. Use your Bernina machine to give your wardrobe a makeover, today!
