Author Archives: Luv2Sew

Ways to Recycle Your Fabric Scraps

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Luv2Sew

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 … Continue reading →

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Fabric Flowers Make Marvelous Accessories

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Luv2Sew

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 … Continue reading →

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Try Two Pairs of Snips for Your Projects

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Luv2Sew

I use my Havel’s Sewing Snip-Eze for almost everything.  I use them as a seam ripper, a thread cutter and as a little tiny finger to pull the bobbin thread loop up once it’s been threaded on the machine.  So, … Continue reading →

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Sew, Mama, Sew’s “Best of the Decade” List

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Luv2Sew

The fantastic blog belonging to the online shop Sew, Mama, Sew features a thoughful and thought-provoking list of the best and most influential designers and more within the sewing industry.  She predicts future trends, as well.  Take a look. To … Continue reading →

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Sewing with Secondhand Treasures

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Luv2Sew

In this era of thrift and resourcefulness, both experienced and novice crafters are looking for ways to reduce both their craft budgets and environmental impacts. One surefire way to do both is to repurpose what already exists. Three current craft/sewing … Continue reading →

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