tag: notions
How to Use Pins the Right Way
29 commentsSometimes it's the simple things that need to be given a little thought.
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Great Gift Ideas for Sewers
The holidays are upon us! If you are looking for a gift for the sewer in your life (even if it’s yourself), one of these items might fit the bill!
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Gifts for Sewers - A Gift Guide to the Holidays
10 commentsFind out what our editors are craving this holiday season.
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Cupcake Party Dress & Coat
Talk about I love to sew! I am a Grandma of 8 beautiful grandkids. and Thank you for giving me this oppunity to make my 2yr old grand daughter this party dress. Dress- is a 2T Cupcake pattern lined...
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When downsizing, consider a new home for your stash
15 commentsHere are some ideas for your excess stash when downsizing is in your future.
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Teach Yourself to Sew 2: How to Apply Elastic
13 commentsLearn several ways to apply elastic in this excerpt from our beginner sewing video series.
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In honor of our Soldiers
I was asked to make an Army costume for one of my grandsons for Halloween, if I could. I didn't have a specific pattern for the costume, I just used a basic shirt and pant pattern that I had...
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Another costume for another Grandson!
My second grandson wanted to be "Superman" for Halloween, I looked for patterns for the costume and could not find any, so I took a vintage pattern that I had of the old pajama's that snapped at the...
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BooBerry Cereal Ghost Costume
Boo Berry is super easy to make! Just paper mache a helmet, cut the eyes, nose and mouth out. Glue while fleece cut to drape to the knees (I airbrushed it very lightly with blue) and glue circle...
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Coupons On The Go
1 commentJo-Ann’s store app—which now works for Android phones, as well as iPhone—lets you save and organize coupons.
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Specialty feet can do amazing things!
5 commentsWe asked our authors which specialty sewing machine foot they value the most
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Quick Cuts for Applique and Quilting
5 commentsThe AccuQuilt GO! Fabric Cutter looks like a handy way to cut multiples of fabric shapes fast.
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What Makes a Sewing Space Great?
39 commentsWhat would you like to learn about the sewing workspaces of authors, experts, and your fellow readers?
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A New Improved Seam Roll
54 commentsI love pressing over a seam roll. Here's how to make a new and improved version!
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This IS Your Grandmother's Sewing Machine
12 commentsIn the exhibit "Tools of the Trade," the University of Alberta has assembled a fascinating collection of notions and more.
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Online Shopping and Resource Guide
43 commentsCheck out this newly updated list of great online fabric and craft supply resources.
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The International Textile Expo Hits Las Vegas
21 commentsTake a sneak peek into this non-public fabric event.
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What are Your Favorite Embroidery Software Features?
4 commentsNew embroidery software creates precision cuts as well as stitched designs.
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A Few of Your Favorite Notions
Members of the Threads community posted pictures and details about these adorable sewing notions
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