When getting all of your sewing notions together to embark on the world of sewing, it’s great to start with a basic sewing kit. The items that I will be sharing are for the most basic kit, that will help you start sewing. You can always add to this list, bringing in tools that will help you save time. But to get you started we will go over the absolute basic items and then I will be sharing some of my favorite guilty pleasure tools.
Teaching people a craft is tough work, trying to come up with the right words to describe what to do in a situation, is sometimes the toughest thing to do. Since opening Sew Dayton, I have been teaching classes to the community to get them into sewing. Basic classes, how to install a zipper, a dog walking coat and more! It’s fun, don’t get me wrong.
Not wanting to learn to sew but want that perfect gift for someone? How about a custom order present? gift card or heck maybe you will find something that we have in stock already made?
The best gift you can give someone is to learn a new skill or become self reliant. It warms my heart every time I am able to do that for someone.
We have been having a blast at Sew Dayton over the last 3 months and we are wishing everyone Happy Holidays! and a Terrific New Year!!
This video tells our story, and gives you an idea of who we are.. we are already at 40% (as of today) and hope to be successful with funding. Please share if you enjoyed our story and if you know of anyone that would like to help.
This same tutorial can be applied for graduations, birthdays, baby showers, and much more.
This is an engagement prop my photographer friend asked me to make after she saw the garland for my wedding.
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This afternoon I sat down at the sewing machine and cranked out an exciting new clutch to add to my Etsy shop!
Hope you have a fun and productive day; I know mine will be filled with projects! Baby gifts to make for my best friend and will be putting some stuff together for another posting later.
This time last year, I was crafting items using the good old fashion freezer paper stencils, cutting out everything with an X-acto knife… bending over a table and hoping I didn’t cut wrong.
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Recently I got the itch to start sewing, granted I never really learned how except for the few week course in 9th …
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