Five Sewing Blogs We Love

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SewChic features great products like this Fat Quarter Purse.

Members of the Sew_Hip community post great projects like this tote bag.

Behind The Seams explains how to alter patterns, as well as reviewing them in this post.

The Sewing Divas have great advanced projects like this blouse.

Six-And-A-Half Stitches features intricate designs, as well as detailed descriptions of different patterns and markets, like this one.

SewChic features great products like this "Fat Quarter" Purse.

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There are thousands of great sewing blogs out there. Here are five blogs we love right now (in no particular order), and why we love them.

SewChic
In 2005, Jessica and Ruth started their sewing blog, where they share their projects, works in progress and favorite patterns. These wonderful ladies go through dozens of patterns, how-to’s and designs each month, and always have great pictures. (If you’re interested, check out Jessica’s Etsy page here)

Sew_Hip Livejournal Community
Sew_Hip is an open online community full of the newest, most stylish designs. Anyone can post what they’ve made, give tutorials, ask questions about absolutely anything. Posters share their projects, review patterns and talk about their newest ideas. Sew_Hip is also a great way to find online resources. Just post a question and everyone will give you a place to go!

Behind the Seams
In 2006, Gigi started chronicling her sewing adventures on her blog. This blog is another great source of inspiration and ideas, as well as a great guide to patterns. Gigi reviews, tests and modifies her patterns, and documents it with pictures so we know exactly how she does it. She also links to a ton of great online fabric stores (though I’m not allowed to buy any more fabric any time soon.)

The Sewing Divas
The Sewing Divas are two adventurous sewers who tackle projects from classic dresses to couture blouses. They’re not afraid to try anything when it comes to sewing. Their blog covers everything from appliqué to menswear, and they explain every little detail with great pictures.

Six and a Half Stitches
Alison Brookbanks, author of Six And A Half Stitches, put together this blog about her sewing work. Alison does a lot of piecework and patchwork when she creates both small and large projects. This blog takes you through all of the steps to a great project, from fabric to hem, explaining how everything works. Alison has a very artistic eye and her work is amazing.

These are only a few of the sewing blogs out there. Tell us about your favorites!

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Renee10 writes: why is the top fabric always stretching out longer than the bottom when I sew - I end up with the top longer than the bottom piece.. Posted: 12:47 pm on January 28th

ETAD writes: I'm new to this site, but I was wondering if anyone has attended one of the Education of the Textile Arts shows. I attended the one in California in October. It was so inspiring. There is one coming up in Dallas on February 12-13. They are offering some great classes on sewing, weaving, knitting and embellishments. Check out the website www.etadallas.com Posted: 2:55 pm on January 12th

shmoozy writes: Hi Joyful375. When you are sewing a hem you will do best to have a friend help you mark the bottom of the pants. Otherwise you will have to use a mirror and bend down and stand up straight a lot. If the pant material is washable you can use a piece of soap to mark the bottom of the outside of the pants. Use a piece of dry, hard, soap that is small and has an edge. Soap will wash out of the material easily. You can even wipe the material with a damp cloth and get the soap off. Pick the threads of the old hem out with a seam ripper if you need the material that is folded into the old hem to make at least a one half inch hem. The hem should be big enough to lay flat but never more than 3/4 inch. When you add the amount you want your hem width to be then double that. So, if you want a 1/2 " hem you will mark and cut 1" from the edge so you will have enough space to roll the hem under. It is important that you press the hem after it is rolled and before you sew it. Pressing is done with your iron in a up and down motion not back and forth. Back and forth can stretch the edge. This will cause puckers when you are hemming. Do you know how to do a hem stitch? This is what you need to do. If it is heavy material and you are going to sew over the rolled hem at an inseam or out seam you will need to pound the seam firmly with a hammer before you sew it to flatten it so your needle will go over the seam with out breaking the needle or having the machine bunch the area, wadding a lot of thread. Posted: 3:31 am on December 11th

shmoozy writes: wannasew2: I had to copy those URL's and I will give them a try tomorrow. Thank You Posted: 3:14 am on December 11th

shmoozy writes: jo4: Maybe you could pick up a robe pattern that would be easier and in Simplicity I have seen a costume for shephards and there was a coat that would work for this project too. Posted: 3:13 am on December 11th

shmoozy writes: It is nice to meet like minded people. I love sewing but recently had to do to many other tasks. Now I am ready to sew a storm for Christmas. I have a large amount of fabric to choose from sitting in my garage. I thought I would begin with making one of my 5 daughters a hanging makeup/ toiletries bag to take with her when she travels. I want to place large snaps on the flap style pockets that are made out of clear vinyl. Has anyone ever worked with snaps on vinyl? It is a sturdy grade of vinyl. Posted: 3:08 am on December 11th

gaband writes: Here is another good one. http://kassi-oh.blogspot.com/

It has a pretty good tutorial on making frame purses. It also links to other great sewing sites. Posted: 12:23 pm on November 13th

Joyful375 writes: Hello out there, I am a really a beginner sewer. I want to hem a pair of dress pants that I have, and the current hem, can not be seen on the outside right now. Does anyone have any tips you could share to advise me as to how to create the same hem look. ~Thanks,

Joyful375
Posted: 11:11 am on November 2nd

joy223 writes: I have just joined, and would like to know if anyone knows of a pattern for a wing back chair. Iknow this will be a challenge, but I'm anxious to try it.

Thanks Posted: 10:36 am on October 28th

jo4 writes: I have just joined and would like to know if anyone can help me find a pattern that would help me make a coat for the play "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat'. I am an experiences sewer but do not want to draft a pattern from scratch. I have spent hours just looking on the web but have found nothing yet.
Any ideas? Suggestions welcome.
Thanks, jo Posted: 10:18 pm on October 23rd

CarolfromJnO writes: this is a delightful bag, can't wait to try this! Thanks. Posted: 2:27 pm on August 3rd

wannasew2 writes: I have over 40 favorites posted on my sewing blog. Here's a few:

http://fayessewingadventure.blogspot.com/

http://www.ericabunker.com (This is a blog. She has her own domain as well).

Jini @ http://learning-to-sew.blogspot.com/

Amy # http://parkcitygirl.blogspot.com

Trudy @ http://sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.com

Emily @ http://sewingsister.blogspot.com/
**(She is Trudy's eight year old daughter)**

Many of my favorites are advanced sewers. They inspire me. I also enjoy reading blogs that cater to the novice--because that's where I am right now. Take care and please visit these blogs! Posted: 9:36 pm on June 29th

mbr writes: Thanks for linking to The Sewing Divas! Actually we are 3 now that I have rejoined the group and we hope to have more soon with guest bloggers posting their own special stories. It's exciting!
~Mary Beth Posted: 6:00 am on June 8th

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