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Teach the One 2 Sew

Teach the One 2 Sew: Evy from A Bit of Stitch

Today we are happy to introduce you to a remarkable friend.  Her name is Evy.  We met her just over a year ago and were fascinated by her.  Not only does she know the ins and outs of every baby lock sewing machine ever made (which she does), and is a marvelous instructor (which she is) but she is also warm, genuine, and incredibly interesting.  She is one of those people that would be lovely to either spend a quiet lunch with or an afternoon sewing.  (And one of those days we hope to do ... View the Post

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10 Simple Pillowcase Tutorials

Pillowcases are one of the easiest things to sew and one that kids love to learn how to make! This summer we did some sewing lessons at our house and we made new pillowcases for everyone's beds plus a few more that we could give to the Million Pillowcase Challenge for a great cause. ... View the Post

sewing· Teach the One 2 Sew· Thoughts

Teach the One: It Takes A Village (and Patience)

This month as we have been talking about "Teaching the One" to sew I started thinking about my own sewing journey. My Grandma tried to instill in me a love for quilting as I was growing up with her numerous quilts spread across her mothers quilt frames...that I enjoyed using for forts...and not learning moments. My Home Ec teacher tried to teach me proper techniques but...eventually had to kick me out of the class when I was far more interested in goofing off than in sewing. My Mom ... View the Post

sewing· Teach the One 2 Sew· Techniques

Teach The One: Great Projects for Practicing Straight Lines…Curtains!!!

This week we are going to be talking about some easy home decor projects and today we are talking curtains! Curtains are great for those who are just beginning to sew  Not only can they be made fairly quickly but the pay off for sewing curtains is AWESOME!  Curtains can change the appearance of any room!  Plus curtain making is terrific practice for learning to sew straight lines.  So today we are sharing two of our favorite curtain making tutorials along with a video with tips on how to sew ... View the Post

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Simple Saturday Sewing Projects

I've been saving this project to talk about until today....it's actually one that I've had for several weeks but wanted to share it during our 'Teach the One" series. Its from our friend Becky over at The Crafting Chicks....she is one of the fantastic designers that teamed up with Hazel and Ruby to create a line of "crafternoon" projects that are for sale at Jo-Ann Fabrics. These kits are designed to be sewn up in an afternoon and include everything you need to finish the project ... View the Post