As my many years of sewing has gone on, I have developed many "Favorites".I have tried and tested many, believe me, and these are what I recommend.
Please blog me with your Favorite Things and I can add them to this blog too.
Here they are:
My Favorite Sewing Websites-
www.besewstylish.com
www.sewing.org
www.everythingsewing.net
www.amybutlerdesigns.com
www.taunton.com/threads
www.sewnews.com
www.homesew.com
www.voguefabricstore.com
www.threadart.com- for embroidery things-great prices for thread!
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My Favorite Sewing Books-
'The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing' by Singer
Actually the entire line of Singer Books are Great! (you know I'm not crazy about Singer
sewing machines, though)
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My Favorite Iron:
Reliable-Velocity-my newset iron-LOVE IT!!
It allows you to iron with low heat and still have FULL steam.
Better than Rowneta
my Fave used to be: Rowenta DX8800 Professional model
online-www.shoprowenta.com for $99.00
also available at Lowe's
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My Favorite Interfacings-
For Woven Fabrics-Pellon Shape Flex
good deal online at www.shoppellon.com- keyword- shape flex
10 yard bolt for $26.99 ($2.69 per yard)
Also available at Hancock's for $3.99 per yard (when they have it, that is)
For Knit Fabrics-Pellon Easy Knit Fusible Tricot-
online at www.shoppellon.com-keyword-easy knit
10 yard bolt for-$24.99
great for underlining, interfacing all knits
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My Favorite Notions-
"Collins" Washaway Wonder Tape-double-sided tape
fantastic for applying zippers and trims
available at Hancock's and Hobby Lobby
"Ultra-Pro" Seam Ripper
the Best!
available at Sew Much Fun off of Veteran's Highway-$10.99
online- www.havelssewing.com/c18950.html-$9.99
"Allary" Chalk Cartridge Set -marking pen
available at Hancock's
"Clover" Chaco-Liner Marker-
also for marking and available at Hancock's and Sew Much Fun
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MY Favorite "Misc" Things in my Sewing Basket
Freezer Paper - to use as a stabilizer (the shiny side irons on and sticks to stabilize)
also use to copy patterns
Parchment Paper- use as a press cloth and to protect the ironing board when using fusibles
Scotch Tape- to repair rips in my patterns and to hold buttons in place while I sew them on
"Bandaid-Spots"-those little round bandaids- to stop bleeding from a pin prick
and to use as a quick 'thimble'
Chop Sticks- great to use to push out those corners
A Pair of Jewelry Pliars- to pull out stubborn pins and needles
and to hold your machine needle in place when you change it
A Nail File- to keep from snagging you fabric with a rough nail
- Sue Simoncini
- Columbus, GA, United States
- Hi, my name is Sue Simoncini. I am the Sewing Instructor for Columbus State University Continuing Education. I teach over 20 adult classes ranging from beginning to advanced techniques. I also teach many children's classes. I am also the Alterations Specialist at Daphne's Bridal and Designs here in Columbus. For over 25 years I utilized my formal background in Fashion Design to own and run a Bridal business in Florida, where I designed and made custom bridal gowns and costumes. I am also responsible for the design and sewing of over 250 costumes for the Columbus Ballet Nutcracker Performances. About ten years ago I rededicated my life to the art of teaching sewing. Feel free to contact my through this blog or through my email-sewingwithsue@yahoo.com. You can Register for any of my classes by going to: http://continuinged.columbusstate.edu/programs.php
