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Plus size pattern stop
For the DIY-lovers here, I just wanted to point out these plus-friendly patterns from Lion Brand Yarns: I know it’s well past winter, but since knitting can take awhile, you could have ‘em ready by September – and it gives you something to do while sitting on the beach or on your porch! ... »
Mending Clothes Short Series: Video Links
Image by SwanDiamondRose via Flickr Here’s a few video links to take you where you need to go on your many projects. Mend a Tear in Clothing – about.com Mending Ways to Save Clothes and Cash – expresstar.com Clothing Repair with Patches – aol television Related articles by Zemanta Modern Seamster (notmartha.org) DIY: Fit for Real People (fatchic.net) Share on Facebook »
Mending Clothes Short Series: Mending a Ripped Seam
This does require basic use of a sewing machine; I’m aware that these aren’t common and they’re getting harder to find used. If you believe it’s worth the investment, your local fabric store will probably have a company to refer you to that deals in used and new sewing machines – expect to drop... »
Mending Clothes Short Series: Sewing a Button
Don’t mind the hipsters at the beginning. They go away fast enough. Share on Facebook »
Clothing Repair, etc.
Image by Getty Images via Daylife It’s still my intention to become more familiar with making my own clothing, etc. so I can write about clothing from an increasingly well-informed position. In the meantime, because I’m self-employed and because everyone’s talking about doing some budget-stretching lately, I’m going to run a short (three to five... »
Sewing Interlude: new patterns at Burda
One of the many great things about Burda Style is that they make sure they offer a broad variety of patterns available in plus sizes, and those styles are generally fashion forward and kind of nifty. If you’re crafty enough to sew – or know a seamstress who you’d love to hire – this is... »
DIY: Fit for Real People
If you’re one of the sewing-types out there who reads this blog looking for inspiration for your own stuff (and I KNOW you’re out there!) then this book will be a welcome guide. It helps if you already know how to sew, and know the basics of constructing a pattern, which way the grain... »
Another Plus Size Pattern Source
I think I’ve made it pretty clear that I’m not sewing-competent, despite the best efforts of those who raised me. But, since it requires the same mechanical skill as maintaining a car and because I was quite capable of doing equal property value whether the machine was a Pontiac or a Singer, it was... »