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!
I want to learn to do hand quilting. I dream of a wonderful Mariner's Compass!
Posted by: Sharon Buford | February 15, 2012 at 04:44 AM
Would love to try a purse or jacket. So many choices from great patterns!
Posted by: Cathy H. | February 15, 2012 at 05:05 AM
I have just mastered the technique of lining a dress and would like to learn to design my own "fit for me" patterns.
Posted by: Lettetia Elsasser | February 15, 2012 at 05:07 AM
I want to learn how to master French seams!!
Posted by: Michele T | February 15, 2012 at 05:16 AM
Funny you should ask that....today is my day to do my first buttonhole! Kinda behind the times I'm sure, but it is what is it.
Posted by: Laura L. | February 15, 2012 at 05:18 AM
I have never minded zippers, but buttons are a challenge to me. This book is really a great reference.
Posted by: susan g | February 15, 2012 at 05:40 AM
Oh just to put a good zipper in.
Posted by: mary Mac | February 15, 2012 at 06:05 AM
Finally learned how to use my embroidery unit on my Brother! I love it!
Posted by: KarenK | February 15, 2012 at 06:16 AM
I want to learn to make shirred bodices on kids' clothes.
Posted by: Jan P. | February 15, 2012 at 07:13 AM
I want to make my own underwear! I am good at putting elastic in a casing, but need to work on applying elastic edging like you find on underwear - wish me luck! Smiles - Linda
Posted by: Linda DeJesus | February 15, 2012 at 07:50 AM