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How to remove the elastic from a pant leg

Posted on January 14, 2019May 1, 2023 by Naomi

I don't know about your boys, but my eight year old is not fond of the new elastic ankle look on pants. He says they feel weird. But it is getting increasingly harder to find pants that have a normal hem and fit him well. It doesn't take much work to turn one on these pants into the old style again, as long as the cuff is...Read More

How to alter bell sleeves

Posted on December 30, 2018May 1, 2023 by Naomi

Altering bell sleeves can be different based on the material and whether the bell sleeves are cut on a bias. For Christmas I received this cute sweater dress but it had bell sleeves that I didn't care for so much so I decided to alter it myself ( which is quite an accomplishment because often I put my own alterations in a pile and never get to...Read More

Christmas gifts for the seamstress

Posted on December 3, 2018April 14, 2023 by Naomi

Like any hobby or business some of the tools and equipment can be costly. Christmas is a perfect time to gift your loved one some of the more expensive items that they might want to better their sewing skills and business. These are some of my favoirte items that I have found to be a necessity over the 11 years I have been in business. Christmas Gifts...Read More

The Top 10 Stocking Stuffers for the Seamstress – Save Time and Guarantee Smiles!

Posted on November 15, 2018April 14, 2023 by Naomi

There are some items that a seamtress can never have too many of - tape measures, seam rippers, and pins. (NOTE: All items on the page are available for purchase on amazon, simply click the image and you will be redirected.) A new retractable tape measure will always come in handy. This one has some great reviews on amazon. Approximate cost: $5 2. Sewers make seams but...Read More