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!
Well, I have recently sewn clear vinyl and put in zippers for the first time! :)
Posted by: Paula | February 14, 2012 at 11:09 AM
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!
Posted by: Heather R. | February 14, 2012 at 12:35 PM
I've finally mastered the stab stitch for stitching my hat pieces together. Not as neat as I like, but practice makes perfect. :p
Posted by: Ching | February 14, 2012 at 12:39 PM
I just recently learned to use a treadle machine. It's really cool.
Posted by: Jeanne White | February 14, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Next on my list: French seams. they are not only beautiful, but make the seam so much stronger.
Posted by: Micael | February 14, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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!
Posted by: Glenda | February 14, 2012 at 12:49 PM
It sounds like a small thing, but I've been working on invisible zippers, and I OWN them now! :)
Posted by: Sondra Richter | February 14, 2012 at 02:26 PM
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.
Posted by: Sharon Sandahl | February 14, 2012 at 04:23 PM
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!
Posted by: Robyn Elliott | February 14, 2012 at 07:26 PM
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.
Posted by: Ellen Lai | February 14, 2012 at 08:16 PM