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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

Replace the fabric of a directors chair

Posted on November 7, 2018January 19, 2024 by Naomi

Director's chairs are simple with only a little bit of fabric for the back of the seat and the seat itself. There are channels on the left and right sides that a plastic tube runs through to hold the fabric in place. This makes it very simple to replace the fabric of a director's chair. Below is an image of the chair after the original seat and...Read More

How to hem jeans like the store

Posted on October 30, 2018April 3, 2023 by Naomi

Over the years so many clients have come asking me if I can hem jeans like the store. I've had people suggest that I cut off the original hem and just sew it back on a few inches up, as if that would keep the store look. I've tried so hard not to laugh at that because obviously the clients are well intentioned but have no knowledge...Read More