Top Ten Sewing Articles

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1. Scrappy Fabric Ideas from A to Z
2. Sewing for Summer Sleepovers
3. Sewing as Art
4. Quick Summer Sewing Ideas
5. Forever Essential Sewing Basket
6. Sew Kid’s Playtime Activities
7. Memory Pillows and Keepsakes
8. Sewing with Clear Vinyl
9. Sewing Soft Toys
10. Easy Projects to Sew Using Bandanas
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1. Scrappy Fabric Ideas from A to Z
Finding ways to use fabric leftovers from sewing projects brings as much joy as finally finishing the larger project from which scraps are inevitably born. Think of using leftover fabrics when beginning a new sewing project as a nod to zero waste and thoughtful sustainability towards our planet.
2. Sewing for Summer Sleepovers
Childhood sleepovers create lasting memories of summer time fun, like a camping experience but only indoors or maybe in a backyard tent and of course under the watchful eyes of patient adult supervisors. Sewers can add to the fun event.
3. Sewing as Art
Together the sewer’s stitch and the weaver’s cloth results in more than the sum of its parts; culture is passed on, traditions preserved, the sewer’s skills remains intact. Textiles and their manipulation by sewing tell the story of the ages and reveal the very real and beautiful fabric of our lives
4. Quick Summer Sewing Ideas
The heat of summer certainly slows down the pace of many things, including our sewing efforts. Special occasions and more pop up on our calendars on a regular basis despite the scorching heat. Finding a time-saver sewing project may be just the right inspiration needed for a creative sewing session.
5. Forever Essential Sewing Basket
Spot a fabric-lined sewing basket filled with sewing notions and it evokes a call to our inner sewing muse. Whether new or an endearingly inherited one with a jumble of well worn needles, fading threads, mixed buttons and perhaps a makeshift pin cushion is a sewer's delight to own and cherish.
6. Sew Kid’s Playtime Activities
Indoor-friendly games help to temporarily relieve the anxiety and pent-up energy for some children who find themselves suddenly in a non-routine sort of day, whether from uncooperative weather or other unforeseen events. Engaging them, at least for a little while, may be helpful in a fun activity.
7. Memory Pillows and Keepsakes
Memory pillows to sew in honor of a loved one or to preserve memories from an enjoyable vacation, graduation, holiday times or family and friends gathering, can become charming keepsakes to hold and cherish. They are easy to sew, and can be especially comforting reminders of times past.
8. Sewing with Clear Vinyl
Soft flexible vinyl is durable, easy to clean, comes in colors other than clear and can be fun for outside-the box scrappy sewing. Vinyl is used to make peek-a-boo windows in organizing pouches, colorful luggage tags, poolside splash proof pouches or suitcase travel protectors. All are easy to sew.
9. Sewing Soft Toys
No child can resist a huggable soft toy, especially one sewn with care just for that individual youngster. Whether bears, or bunnies, charmingly dressed mice, traditional rag dolls or enchanted characters from storybooks of old, children are delighted to have a clutchable treasure all their own.
10. Easy Projects to Sew Using Bandanas
The humble bandana is an iconic summer fabric favorite. Like its Americana counterpart - blue jeans, it has withstood the test of time. Bandanas are thrift-store, dollar-store, discount-darlings readily available, inexpensive and able to add instant whimsical appeal to clothing and home décor.
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