One Easy Pattern—Six Terrific Looks, part two

January 26th, 2012, In Sewing General, Sewing With Nancy, by Nancy Zieman

Amy Barickman, a recent Sewing With Nancy guest, posed a challenge. Use one easy-to-sew pattern with the goal of seeing how many fashionable designs we could create. I love a challenge—so the stage was set for a sewing duo. You’ll be introduced to the remaining three creative jackets in this posting. (Review last week’s post if you … Continue Reading

Recycled Denim—Ideal Fabric for a Tablet Keeper

January 24th, 2012, In Quick Sewing Projects, by Nancy Zieman

By Beckie Hansen, Clover Demonstrator, Guest Blogger I love finding new tools and projects that will inspire beginners and the next generation of sewers. The Trace ‘n Create E-Tablet & Paper Tablet Keeper Template helps you accomplish just that. The templates come with step-by-step directions that are easy to follow. The projects involve straight-line cutting and sewing. … Continue Reading

Sew A Speedy Serger Quilt

January 21st, 2012, In Quick Quilting Projects, by Nancy Zieman

Have you ever used your serger to create a patchwork design? Sharon Rotz, quilt designer and author, created a terrific, easy-to-serge quilt design. It’s a patchwork quilt pattern that’s speedy and decorative at the same time. This quilt is featured in Sharon’s book, Serge & Merge Quilts. The instructions are well written—Sharon tells you exactly what to … Continue Reading

One Easy Pattern—Six Terrific Looks, part one

January 19th, 2012, In Sewing General, Sewing With Nancy, by Nancy Zieman

If you’re interested in sewing, chances are that the creative process fascinates you. Yet, sometimes it’s helpful to have inspiration on adding details to make a style your own! Amy Barickman, of Indygo Junction, has mastered the art of personalizing patterns. She joined me on Sewing With Nancy for a 2-part series, One Easy Pattern—Six … Continue Reading

10 Tips for Sewing with Fake Fur

January 17th, 2012, In 10-20-30 Minutes to Sew® Nancy Zieman for McCall's, sewing blog, Sewing General, by Nancy Zieman

I really can’t remember the last time I sewed with fake fur. So when my niece asked if I’d make her a fake fur cape to wear on her wedding day, I knew it was time to brush up on that particular sewing technique. You see, the wedding date was January 14th and the location—Wisconsin. … Continue Reading

How an Idea Becomes a Sewing Notion

January 14th, 2012, In Quick Sewing Projects, by Nancy Zieman

A grade schooler once asked me, Is your last name “Notions?” Even my husband was once addressed as Mr. Notions—hmm, that didn’t go over very well! Notion is the term used by most North Americans to describe the general category of sewing and quilting tools and supplies. In 1979 when I started Nancy’s Notions, a direct mail company, the alliteration … Continue Reading

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