Pants Fitting Problem Exposed

Sewing Projects - Fitting Pants

Hi Sewing Friends:

I know you are all busy as bees getting the last minute things done for the Christmas holiday. Did you get your holiday sewing projects finished?

When you catch you breath, you might want to check out a pants fitting problem post on my sister blog, Sewing Project Tips. It just might help you understand what I am talking about in fitting pants.

The Common Sense Fitting Method truly is a different approach to fitting pants and skirts. I hope you can see why I felt it was necessary to come up with another way to determine what we needed to get a good fit . . .and that it just makes sense!

Click on the following link to see my post on a pants fitting problem exposed.

http://sewingprojecttips.com/2006/12/23/pants-fitting-problem-exposed/

Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

To Your Fitting and Sewing Success,

Marian

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A Little Girl With Big Ideas And A Christmas Gift Of Love

Hi Sewing Friends:

Everyone is in high gear trying to accomplish everything this busy time of year. We have a neighborhood block Christmas Party today. So, I must be off to make an appetizer.

I wanted to share what happened here earlier today. It is a true Christmas story. Hope you enjoy it. If you have true Christmas stories to tell, please share them with us.

Continue reading the story here:

http://sewingprojecttips.com/2006/12/16/a-little-girl-with-big-ideas-and-a-christmas-gift-of-love/#more-42

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What Is The Difference Between Piping And Cording And How Do I Sew It?

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Hi Sewing Friends:

What is the difference between piping and cording and how do I sew it? That question was recently submitted to me. So, here is the answer along with some sewing tips that might help you enjoy more sewing success.

To continue reading the answer to this sewing question on Sewing Project Tips, click the following link:

http://sewingprojecttips.com/2006/12/13/what-is-the-difference-between-piping-and-cording-and-how-do-i-sew-it/

To Your Sewing Success,

Marian


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Tips On Sewing Tips And Sewing Sites

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Hi Sewing Friends:

If you want sewing tips, you can find plenty of them on the web. I'm amazed at how much information is available to us.

Sometimes, like anything else, it isn't the best information, but you have to decide what is the best for you. What works for one doesn't work for all.

I suggest that you gather those tips that you want to keep into a separate sewing tip file or print them out and put them into a binder in your sewing room. Then, they will be handy when you need them.

The sewing tips and techniques that I post on my websites are ones that I use and recommend. I hope you try them and find them useful. I give a lot of free sewing information in addition to the sewing ebooks that I offer.

Someone asked if I was going to write a complete sewing book. No, I don't intend to rewrite a lot of general sewing information that is already available for you. Life is too short for that. I want to give you what I believe will help you achieve greater sewing success.

Most of you are familiar with the major sewing sites like the Home Sewing Association, American Sewing Guild, etc. There are several sites that are educational and some that are personal blogs where someone is documenting their sewing projects. Then, there are forums where sewing folks gather to chat and ask questions about sewing. A lot of sewing sites are sewing machine dealers or sewing store owners. Many of these sewing sites offer sewing projects and tips, also. You can even take a sewing course online if you want. The choice is yours.

Along with all of this, unfortunately, you'll find some sewing sites that are put up by an internet marketer who has a bunch of links where he/she is trying to make a buck. They really don't know anything about sewing. They just want you to click on their links so they can get paid. I wouldn't have a problem with that if they were actually offering you something of value in addition to the links. Every business has advertising to help pay for its existence, but when it is all ads, I feel that is wrong.

If you have a sewing site that you recommend, let us know so we can all check it out.

To Your Sewing Success,

Marian


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Sewing Technique - Sew Sleeve Caps Without Puckers

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Sewing Friends:

I know some of you hate to set in sleeves because you get puckers and the garment screams, "Homemade!" It isn't always your fault.

Unfortunately, sewing patterns are not consistent even within the same company. Some sewing patterns just have too much ease in the sleeve caps. You really should check each one. A good guideline is about 1 to 1-1/2 inches of ease in a sleeve cap. Eliminate the excess, use a good easing technique and you will be more successful setting smooth sleeves.

If you want to sew smooth sleeve caps without puckers plus learn more about how to ease fabric, check out the sewing technique at this site:

http://sewingprojecttips.com/2006/12/06/sewing-techniques-sew-smooth-sleeve-caps-easing-sleeves-the-easy-way/

To Your Sewing Success,
Marian

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Please share your favorite sewing tips with us. We can all learn something from each other.

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Sewing Technique - Discover An Easy Way To Gather Fabric Or Sew Ruffles

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Sewing Friends:

Sewing gathers into a flat piece of fabric, especially if it is a long piece like a gathered skirt or a ruffle can sometimes be a challenge. Find out how you can make it easier with just a few minor changes in the way you sew the gathers.

To learn some great techniques on how to gather fabric or make pretty ruffles the easy way, check out this article on Sewing Project Tips.

To Your Sewing Success,

Marian

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