Indygo Junction Pattern Giveaway and how to mark a button location before stitching

First I want to say Happy Valentine's Day all of you beloved Craftside readers!

Yesterday I shared with you about the Vintage-Inspired, Modern Style Design Challenge and today I have a super special giveaway to share with you!

Indygo Junction has offered you Craftside readers the chance to win your choice of any Indygo Junction pattern!

Here is just a few. They have patterns for everything from cute dresses to fun accessories and ornaments!

Answer the question:

What sewing technique have you either recently mastered or is next on your list to try?

Leave your answer in today's comments by Midnight ET on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 and you will be in the running.

2 commenters will get to choose 1 each of the Indygo Junction patterns.

ANd for two more chances to win a free Indygo Junction pattern pop on over to this post at Recycled Crafts at Craft Gossip and leave a comment there!

And speaking of sewing techniques here is a great tutorial on how to mark the perfect placement of a button to a buttonhole from the book Singer® The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing - Revised and Updated Edition.

Click on this page from Singer® The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing - Revised and Updated Edition to enlarge and read how to mark the placement for a button so it lines up perfectly with a button hole.

Want more great sewing tips and techniques? Then grab yourself a copy of:

Singer® The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing - Revised and Updated Edition

This is the one reference every sewer needs. Its 352 pages and 1,200 photographs cover every aspect of fashion and décor sewing. Sewers from beginners to the skilled will turn to this book again and again!

 

Comments

[jennifer willis]

haven't really done any sewing in a while and I need inspiration! those patterns might just do the trick.

[jen]

I recently got comfortable with sewing knits - next I want to get comfy with sewing adult patterns and start a quilt top

[Judy H]

I recently replaced my mother's sewing machine (Singer) which she bought before I was born with a new Singer which has auto-buttonholes. I hated buttonholes in the past because they were a little complicated on the old machine. PS...the machine is over 50 years old and like most of us, can't keep it's tension.

[sherelyn nichol]

My recent "sewing technic" is actually to make custom buttons for an outfit I made for a doll. I wanted tiny toggle type buttons for a doll's ski jacket. I drew them on Shrinky Dinks ®. They came out just perfect!

[Jean Della Vecchia]

I am expecting the delivery of a serger today. Can't wait to start practicing.

[Jennie P.]

Next on my list of sewing techniques to try...Princess seams.

[Abbey]

I am still mastering the slip stitch - for whatever reason it never turns out quite right :(

[Bethany]

Working on the dart!

[Lori]

I finally used (and loved!) the blind-stitch foot on my Bernina to hem a pair of pants. Why did I wait so long? It worked like a dream!

[Sandra :)]

I recently learned how to use a twin needle to do decorative stitching on projects - I wish I'd tried it years ago because it's SO easy and looks SO pretty!

[Paula]

Well, I have recently sewn clear vinyl and put in zippers for the first time! :)

[Heather R.]

I recently mastered French seams, and my next job to tackle is "slippery" and sheer fabrics- I've got the tools, just a problem with the time! LOL Love Indygo Junction patterns- thanks for doing the giveaway!

[Ching]

I've finally mastered the stab stitch for stitching my hat pieces together. Not as neat as I like, but practice makes perfect. :p

[Jeanne White]

I just recently learned to use a treadle machine. It's really cool.

[Micael]

Next on my list: French seams. they are not only beautiful, but make the seam so much stronger.

[Glenda]

I got a new serger for Christmas! My next feat is to figure out what neat things I can do with decorative threads. Oh...and I also want to learn a rolled hem so I can make scarves!

[Sondra Richter]

It sounds like a small thing, but I've been working on invisible zippers, and I OWN them now! :)

[Sharon Sandahl]

I'm always wanting to learn something new. I need to learn more about color though. In quilting, or garment construction, I feel I am lacking in this area.

As to what I have 'mastered', nothing . . I make so many mistakes. I'm not even sure what the latest thing I've been working on. I've been making bags to sell, that is my latest concentrated learning curve.

[Robyn Elliott]

Corset making and bra making are on my mastery to do list.My main love is making bags..I seem to find them homes everywhere.I love vintage style,especially 30's and 40's.
My Christmas pressie was a new sewing machine..maybe I need to learn how to fully utilise that?It is a massive leap from my 1980's machine!

[Ellen Lai]

I just learn to use my machine to sew! Sewed a small bag and a set of stitcher's accessories. hope to sew more stuff, bags, and interesting items.

[Tammie S]

I have put in 3 zippers over the last 3 months. Still need to practice my technique!
thanks for the giveaway!

[Carla G]

Sewing a new shirt pattern for my son. It's a very different design that has panels and the sleeve/yolk is all one piece. It also has snaps, so I'll be attaching those for the first time. It's an advanced pattern and is challenging me. :)

[Amy J.]

I am still working on making my curved seams look decent. It is not something I do all that often and so it is a problem. I have mastered the 10" straight line now and Ican zig zag a piece of linen around the dges pretty good to keep it from unraveling. lol.

[Jennifer Guegain]

One thing I want to try soon is shirring with elastic in the bobbin thread. :) Love love these patterns!!

[Karen Norris]

Im learnig how to sew with knits. You have to have a ball point needle. I have had to redo so many projects because of not using one.