Usually in the current season, I start thinking about the decorations or theme for the next. Last year, I found a lovely roll of blue wrapping paper with silver foil writing on it. I immediately knew this was going to be the colors for 2019!
And so, it all commenced about three weeks ago. I am accustomed to getting my tree up fairly early. The motivation is that my tree is fiber optic and about 18 years old, thus it requires advanced notice to when the bulb that illuminates it requires replacement. Strange thing, I purchased several spares 1-2 years after I purchased the tree. I am not sure if the bulb ever went out on it.
Always a fan of Ralph Lauren, believing he was a designer with an impeccable ability to create looks that were timeless, this look inspired me to create a signature BOC replica for our favorite, the Journey Girl Dolls.
Hey guys! I'm back to share another Sew What? with you. This is not really a sew idea, but more of a crafty idea. Many of us crafters/sewists love working with lettering techniques, so this might help you.
Did you ever want to reproduce a lettering style or procure one into your fonts folder, but you really have not the clue 'what font is this?' I know I did for a few years. But thanks to the information age, you may now struggle no more to finding that cool font!
If you can retain the image and get it uploaded to a site like WhatTheFont!, they will help you unlock the mystery and direct you to the varied options of fonts across the net, similar to the one you desire! Sometimes it's a deadringer, other times it is so close that only the original creator can tell the difference.
Some fonts are free, others you may have to subscribe to the site for a free download, and then there are the fonts you must outright purchase.
If you have not discovered the Cricut craft cutting machine, or really any DIY home craft cutting machine...you are missing out, totally and until then, I am issuing you a citation!!!
That's right! If you are not on the Cricut, I am giving you a ticket...an official notice that you are violating your own right to be more efficient with your crafting ideas!
I purchased mine around July 2018. If you recall it took me a few months to actually 'unbox' it for you. But once I did, I immediately put it into service. The trouble with me, is that I have functioned the 'hard' way or the 'old school' way before the fancy technology simplified everything for me, and life was good!
But if you want small scale reproduction, you want a digital craft cutting machine.
As a part of my 'bucket list' on actually using the machines in the workshop, Cricut will receive some much needed usage this holiday...stay tuned!
Sew What? will become a new series to the blog, in order to highlight things I wish I knew, thought I knew, or learned in the recent, or felt...wow, how cool is that? I found this topic interesting simply because I want to encourage young sewests to dive right in but never stop learning!
In other words, just remain teachable. YouTube was not around 40 years ago.
I absolutely love YouTube and blog tutorials. Google Search is my bestie. If there is something challenging me or I feel I need to 'see that again', I turn to my bestie. In the adventure, YouTube is not far from the home of the solution to my dilemma.
You will say...sewwhat? How did you not know that after 40 years? Trust me. I know you will say it, and that is why I want to share these "sew what's" to encourage others to use the learning at your fingertips. You never know what you might latch onto that is right in your sew box or a google search away!
Let's get this party started...right!
This has to be the most exciting share, the first of many. Needle Position.
Sew What?
Sewing now for over 40 years, I always stuck to the idea that if my multi-purpose sewing foot would not allow it, then it is impossible to achieve. Wrong! Needle position allows you to get into the closest position to the target without losing security of your fabric under the presser foot.
Imagine me now, a crafter of sort, who needs to get really close to the zipper teeth, but the zipper foot is 'hip to hip' to the teeth, and yet the needle is not close enough, still? Sew What? In comes the needle position lever. It's not just for making zig zags and satin stitches. It is the trusty maneuver to help get your needle closer to the teeth and wallah!
Yeah...you're likely thinking...sew what?
Imagine not using a zipper foot and you need to get a narrow hem and not lose the security of the fabric under the foot...here comes that needle position option to earn you that narrow hem!
