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Babylock· Learn to Sew

Turning corners with your serger

Does anyone else have trouble turning corners with their serger?  It's not often needed in woven fabrics because you would need to clip the corners anyway, but knits, yes we need a way to serge into a corner!   A few months ago, I was at a class of an expert sergist (ha....I think that is a new word) and she taught us this little trick to keep serging around corners in one continuous line.  I immediately went home and practiced and practiced, and although I am not an expert like she was---I have ... View the Post

Techniques· Tutorials

Using Vintage Patterns for Tweens

I am excited to show you this week (and next) some great fall pieces for my tween.This post was originally part of Sew cool for the Tween Scene talking about some of sewist's favorite patterns for tweens.  Here is what I said about sewing for older girls.... I know that the series is all about a favorite Tween Sewing Pattern---but I just can't pick one--so I am going to talk about how I approach sewing for my tween ;)  One of the first things you need to know about me is my love for ... View the Post

Boys

Orange, flannel and polka dots….

Today we are taking part in Riley Blake Designs Flannel tour...and it is absolutely perfect timing.  The youngest was in desperate need of some new lounge-wear because his old ones were half-way up the calves (more like capris!) and only 3/4 sleeves.  But he would still insist on putting them on every night.  I even tried to hide the last too-small pair at the top of his closet and he still found them. But how could I blame him.....I love soft flannel lounging wear too...especially because the ... View the Post

Sew for You

Quilted Box Pouch Tutorial

I shared this tutorial for a Quilted Box Pouch over at The Ribbon Retreat a couple of weeks back and now I am bringing it home;)  They are one of my favorite things to make at the moment.....I love me a zipper pouch and these are super fast and EASYY!!!  (My favorite ;) ... View the Post

Accessories

Fat Quarter Doll Quilt Tutorial

At our house I have a girlie who just had a birthday and received her dear friend Kit, one of the American Girl dolls.  And well, Kit has been played with and played with...and so we are busy at our house making some accessories for her.  So, this last week, my girlie and I made Miss Kit a quilted blanket out of two fat quarters. ... View the Post