Whistle While You Work!

We all have our favorite music that we listen to while we sew.  We also have our favorite playlists during the holidays! So let's combine the two- Here are our top 5 holiday albums and songs! 

MICHAEL BUBLE
Album: Let It Snow!
Favorite Song: Let It Snow

BING CROSBY

Album: White Christmas

Favorite Song: Mele Kalikimaka :: Merry Christmas

MADELEINE PEYROUX
Album: Half The Perfect World
Favorite Song: Smile

POINT OF GRACE

Album: A Christmas Story

Favorite Song: Not That Far From Bethlehem

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA

Album: Christmas Eve and Other Stories

Favorite Song: Carol of the Bells

Now we want to hear YOUR favorite holiday song or album! You can never have enough holiday music :)

Pressing Issues!

What characteristics do you need for a good press cloth?!
-Transparent fabrics allow you to see where you will be pressing
-Plain weave fabrics will allow even moisture distribution
-Natural fiber fabrics create a more universal pressing cloth

What specific fabrics do you suggest?!
-Silk Organza (the best!)
-Cotton Organdy
-Cotton Batiste
-Going green? Recycle your dryer sheets! Those work as disposable pressing cloths!

Sewing Through the Ages

        Wow, sewing has changed!  Today when you sew a garment, you want it to look "store bought".  It needs to look like something you would pick off a rack and want to buy.  The construction methods are not what they taught in the 50's or 60's.  Today's tools are available for faster, easier assembly.  The methods are streamlined and not necessarily the steps that are indicated in a commercial pattern.  Sewing machines are easier to use.  They are so easy, you can concentrate on construction and not the function of the machine.  Today people sew for the satisfaction of creating with our hands- something beautiful!  We want to have something unique and not compromise in color or design details.  You can choose quality fabrics that will LAST.  This makes it all worth it!

COMPARISON CHART:

Put yourself into the chart.  Are you finding yourself mainly on the left hand side?!  Update your tools and methods- it will surprise you!  Not only will you sew more quickly, but you'll love the way your final product turns out!