Monthly Archives: August 2009

Thread Spool Storage Solutions

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Luv2Sew

Instead of sorting through the thread scattered all around our workspace, Havel’s Sewing wanted to get organized.  We’ve got spools in jars and spools in our sewing kit, but we needed a nice, tidy solution that keeps the thread neat and … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Social Sewing

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Luv2Sew

Although sewing can be a solitary endeavor (think of those times you’ve been hunched over your machine, hours into a project, ripping seams in silence) Havel’s Sewing would like to take a moment to shine a spotlight on all the … Continue reading →

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Beautiful, Bountiful Buttons!

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Luv2Sew

Closures are important components of any garment, but are often an afterthought when it comes to getting creative with your handmade wearables.  Whether you use the buttonhole function on your sewing machine or the Ultra Pro II Seam Ripper & … Continue reading →

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Favorite Fabric Silhouette Projects

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Luv2Sew

We have a fabric obsession here at Havel’s Sewing. Like others who are fabric obsessed, we often purchase a yard here or a yard there of fabric we like, but we have no idea at the time what we’re going … Continue reading →

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Thread Matters

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Luv2Sew

Avid sewists often have strong opinions regarding thread preferences and which weight/color/material to use per project. But for the less seasoned sewer, thread can become an afterthought. After all, once you’ve figured out what fabric to use and how to … Continue reading →

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