Feb 23, 2010
If you’ve ever made a collage, then you’ve probably heard of that very popular decoupage product Mod Podge. The matte and gloss types are very popular with mixed-media artists. Here at Havel’s Sewing, we’ve even seen one of our very own make a very nice housewarming gift for friends using Gloss Mod Podge. But now, [...]
Feb 18, 2010
Do you love fabric but want to do more with it than make sewn goods? Maybe you want to dye it or embellish it with beads or tin or wood. Or maybe you love to place paper and fabric together in unusual ways. Well, then, Interweave publishes the magazine that will continually inspire you! Cloth Paper Scissors [...]
Feb 8, 2010
One fantastic tool of the trade is a flannel design wall. Your fabric clings to flannel so you can arrange quilt blocks or other projects to determine optimal fabric arrangements. Most quilt shops will have at least one in their classroom, but isn’t it nice to have one at home? Or in your studio space? [...]
Feb 3, 2010
Besides your usual stash of fabrics, I’m sure all you avid sewists have a stash of scraps leftover from various projects. But what do you do with those scraps? Leave them in a bin and forget about them? Well, here’s a few ways to rid yourself of those scraps – and free up some storage [...]
Feb 1, 2010
Sometimes, when you finish a project…say, a new bag or maybe a cute blouse…you notice that there’s something missing. Not a stitch or a pleat, but something decorative that makes the project POP. Here at Havel’s Sewing, we’ve found a simple solution to that elusive little problem: fabric or zipper flowers. Just whip up a [...]