Sew Forth Now

Episode 74 – Finishing the inside of a Garment

2012-01-08T19:05:00.000-08:00

Article on Seam Finishes
Sew She Can site

Interview with Amanda of Amanda's Adventures in Sewing

Patterns Mentioned in this podcast

New Look 6648

Vogue 8597

McCall’s 6163

McCall’s 6078

Butterick 5564

McCall’s 6200

Jalie 2919

Simplicity 2728

Weekender bag tips

Three of my girls with their Weekender Bags

McCall's 6200

Episode 73 - Custom Sewing

2011-12-05T04:11:00.000-08:00

An interview with Claire Kennedy, of Claire Kennedy Designs.

Some photos and information provided by Claire (click on the picture to view in a larger format)

Some liinks from the interview, provided by Claire

Kai scissors
Olfa Mat (watch for coupons)

bamboo stilleto

Clover rotary cutter

Direct download
Podcast length 1 hour 3 minutes

Episode 72 - Irons and Pressing

2011-10-30T18:12:00.000-07:00

Types of Irons
Gravity feed irons
Press While you Sew article

Videos
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
Sandra Betzina video

Press Cloth Guide

Sewing 101

Patterns mentioned in podcast
Vogue 1250
McCall's 5525
New Look 6628
McCall's 6282
Simplicity 2150
Simplicity 2154

Length 25 minutes

Hot Patterns Mens' Jean Pattern Winners

2011-10-01T12:30:00.000-07:00

I received the patterns this week and it is time to draw two winners. I used random.org twice to get the winner and took duplicate posts from commenters.

Number 8 is:

Number 5 is:

Congrats to the winners. email me with your addresses

Episode 71- Return to Sewing

2011-09-15T03:54:00.000-07:00

Maybe you have been away from garment sewing for awhile and are wanting to return to sewing garments, this episode has some great ideas for you.

First sewing information
National Sewing Month - September is National Sewing Month, check out the site for lots of information
My Singer Story - celebrating the 160th annivesary of Singer Sewing Company
Ruffle Fabric - check out for unique fabric
Ruffle Fabric skirt tutorial
U-Create National Sewing Month project a cute bag
Fabric.com's Fall Trend Report
Pattern Scissors Cloth bound buttonhole tutorial
Hot Patterns is 6
Hot Pattern new denim notions

Interview with Lynne from Wonderfully Made
Remember to go to her site to sign up for her giveaways.

Simplicity 2728

Podcast length 1 hour 15 minutes

Direct Download
Libsyn hosting site

don't forget to Like Sew Forth Now on FACEBOOK!

Patterns I made since last podcast
Butterick 5495
New Look 6030
Vogue 1250
Simplicity 2369
McCall's 6329
Simplicity 2728
Simplicity 2313
McCall's 5477

Episode 70 - Menswear

2011-08-10T13:16:00.000-07:00

Some news from web:
My Sewing Circle
Make this Look
Sew Weekly

Pattern site

Kwik Sew 2845 reviews

Jeremy Hot Patterns is the interview

Sew Forth Now is on Facebook

2011-08-01T20:26:00.000-07:00

Come join, please

Click here to go to page

Episode 69 - Skirts, Skirts, Skirts

2011-07-15T13:23:00.000-07:00

Click here to be directed to download podcast directly

Fluffy Fibers Podcast

Starboard Skirt

Simple Simon tutorials

Jalie

Jalie videos

Jalie blog

Kwik Sew resources

365 days of sewing

fabric.com download

Brassy apple maxi tutorial

anthro-inspired tshirt

Amanda's tutorial

Interview with Kay Whitt

Serendipity Studio

Sew Serendipity blog

The book cover

Skirt tutorial from book

My skirt from last podcast

Length of podcast 1 hour and 2 minutes

Marvy Pen

2011-07-10T20:24:00.000-07:00

I have had several emails about the pen Sharon mentioned in the last podcast.

It is called a Marvy Pen and I buy mine from Anne at Needle Nook
email her
or here is her blog with telephone numbers

Here is a picture and information for it
Marvy erasable fabric marker

Hope that helps

and thanks for following this blog - up to 200 people.

Now for your input, should I do something on Facebook for the podcast? Leave a comment with your thoughts and ideas.

Thanks,

Episode 68 - Get Published

2011-06-30T17:24:00.000-07:00

Cabi Inspiration
Garment Girls
fabric.com blog - wedding dress idea
fabric.com blog - wrapped tank
tutorials - crafters hour
Crafter Hours skirt tutorial

the interview - Sharon from Sharon Sews
From Sharon - magazine list

Sew News

Sew Beautiful

Threads

Stitch

Sign up for the Sew Daily emails to receive notice of call’s for submissions

click here for Stitch

Stampington & Company magazines

American Patchwork and Quilting

Quilting Arts

McCall's Quilting and Quick Quilts

Craft transforming traditional craft

MAKE

Episode 67- Sewing Schools

2011-05-25T03:56:00.000-07:00

Winners of the patterns with a bit of their comment (sizes are 4 to 12 and 12 to 20) tell me which size range you would like.

Judi – recently found podcast

Donna G – I ‘ve enjoyed every one

Megan – My favorite #33

Marcela – Congrats Lori

Winner of Sandra Betzina book:

Jan K – “ I love this podcast you always get me motivated to try new sewing projects”

Winners remember to email me with your mailing address
An interview with Robin from A Little Sewing about sewing schools.

Suedesays™ Rock Your Look Contest from Simplicity

Suedesays RockYour Look You Tube Videos
You Tube Basting technique video
You Tube Basting Technique Video 2
Style Arc Patterns

Sewing Schools:
Susan Khalje
Sandra Betzina
Palmer and Pletsch
Marcy Tilton
Claire Kennedy

To directly download this episode

click here

Episode 66 - Four Years in Review

2011-04-28T08:58:00.000-07:00

This episode is a look back at the four years of the Sew Forth Now Podcast. I talk about interviews, sewing, topics and little mishaps along the way. Also, what I am sewing and listen to the end to hear abou the prizes for the anniversary.

Thank you all for your support over the years and your future support.

Episode 65 - Inspired by Project Runway Contest Winner

2011-03-22T14:52:00.000-07:00

Sewing information from the internet:
PR Chicago Weekend
Threads You Tube Videos
Theads article on how to pick a Sewing Machine Dealer
Threads article on Press Cloths
Anthro inspired skirt - tutorial at Joann.com
Messenger bag
Baby blanket and cap

Contest winner page (you will find link to video on this page - in the picture with girl in fushcia dress)

Part of press release from Simplicity:
We wanted to reach out to let you know of some news that we are happy to announce - the winning pattern from our Inspired by Project Runway® Pattern Design Contest has just been issued in our Spring 2011 Catalog! Grand Prize Winner Meredith Kramer submitted the winning design - a dress with trumpet skirt and halter/strapless top variations.

Video of Meredith's trip to Simplicity in NYC

Here is Meredith's pattern:

Episode 64 - Garment District

2011-02-20T12:12:00.000-08:00

News from the Web:
Matching plaids
Pendrell Blouse
Facing a facing - Mary Ray article
Power Sewing Books
Power Sewing Map of fabric stores

What I am sewing:
Chanel - Cabi- inspired jacket

Hot Patterns Might Aphrodite top

Interview:
with Meg from
Lindsay T sews Again
and
Shop the Garment District

Episdoe 63- Resolutions

2011-01-28T21:02:00.000-08:00

Have you made New Year's Resolutions/goals for your sewing.

Here are some ideas:
Resolutions defined

1. Learn a new technique

2. Try a pattern from a magazine

3. Make a tailored garment

4. Tackle fitting issues

5. A new fabric for you

6. Welt pockets, bound buttonholes, notched collars, lining

7. Classes

8. Sewing group

9. Teaching others

10. Cleaning sewing room

11. New machine

12. Stitches on machine or serger

13. Pressing

News from Internet
Kenneth King on Martha Stewart
Patterns to buy from Stitch Magazine
Interweave (Stitch Magazine)
Couture Sewing Techniques book at Interweave
Pattern Poll at Diana Moden

top 10 garments of 2010
Riveria Jacket with links in post
Cabi site

Podcast length - 36 minutes

Episdoe 62 - Sewing as a Business

2010-12-03T19:08:00.000-08:00

First the winner of the book - 24 entries dated through the December 1st. I used random.org to get a number and the winner is #22 - congrats, Tasha.

I cannot figure out how to put the number generator onto the blog post, sorry.

Now to the links for this show:

From Sewing on the Edge posts - a flickr tutorial from Lisa
collar tutorial

Sew Mama Sew Holiday sewing list

Ruffled Christmas Trees
McCall's Downloads

McCall's Holiday giveaway

Fabric Mart on You Tube

Sigrid's Sewing tutorials

Vogue 8597

Interview information:

Sew Baby

Ann's Blog

Episode 61- Online Fabric Shopping

2010-11-07T13:56:00.000-08:00

an interview with Carolyn from Diary of a Sewing Fanatic
Blog for wardrobe ideas:
Cabi Canary

a few online fabric sites:
Fabric mart

Sawyer brooks

Fabric.com

Elliot berman

Emmaonesock

Gorgeous fabric

Please feel free to add your favorite online sites in the comments

Pictures of my latest knit tops:

Above is Ottobre

McCall's

Ottobre

Cardi-wrap 2603 (simplicity)

Episode 60 -White Shirt

2010-10-30T09:19:00.000-07:00

Today we are chatting with Barbara from Sewing on the Edge about The Never Too Many White Shirts Project.

More information here

leave a comment on her blog if you would like to participate
or email her

More information from show:
Double Bias extension

Lagerfeld information on Burda site

Lagerfeld jacket

Lagerfeld skirt

Sweater pattern

Sweater knit tutorial

Staying a neckline

Episode 59 - Decisions

2010-09-22T20:52:00.000-07:00

National sewing Month

Decisions on what to sew -
Let’s talk about deciding what to make.

1. Seasons

2. Inspiration

3. Fabric

4. Pattern

5. Needs

How do you prioritize?

Pressing video

Stripe insertion blouse

Notched Collar How-to

Sew Stylish Jacket Challenge enter by October 18, 2010

Staying a Curve

Vintage Inspiration

English Cut

Burda Style Article on Fashion week

My blog post for the Anthro top and McCall's Pattern

Anthro top, here is blogpost for detail how-to and pictures

Silk Jersey top

Episdoe 58 - Markings

2010-08-24T13:55:00.000-07:00

Sew News Article on Marking
Second article
Threads Magazine video on darts
How to distress silk
How to re-create designer looks

Green Stitch Podcast

52 free dress patterns

Sew Whats New Video link

Craft Stylish Shift dress pattern

Fabric.com free patterns - mostly Hot Pattern downloads

Sew Mama Sew - look in August 2010 for back to school patterns

Simplicity 4020

Episode 57 - Stash Game

2010-07-09T20:11:00.000-07:00

Stash, how much is a comfortable level for you, please leave a comment. Ideas to help use your stash or ways to reduce some stash you won't sew or perhaps your tastes have changed or your kids are too old for a particular fabric.

What's new on the web:
Uniform Project

Teach Yourself to Sew Bias Binding video

Sewing room and fabric stashes link via Threads to Flickr

Remaking a Cardigan

Sew Wow Magazine

Sewing by the Seat of my Pants sleeve placket tutorial

Copying your favorite t-shirt - how to make a pattern from this tshirt

Burda Archives

Thread's site - sewing curves

Simplicity's Fall 2010 new patterns

Cynthia Rowley trims at Simplicity

Sew 4 Home

Moda Bake Shop

Simplicity 2584 fabric from Fashionista Fabric

Length of Episode - 29 minutes

Winners of 3rd Anniversary Contest

2010-05-01T09:37:00.000-07:00

First, thanks for all the comments, it was the most ever!

Winners:
Joann's gift card -Jill Redding
Book - Cherriss
Notion - Cindy Plummer

Email me your mailing address and these gifts will be on the way to you.

Thanks again

Episode 56- Calling All Designers

2010-04-23T21:48:00.000-07:00

Project Runway Wii game

Project Runway Design Kits

Interview with Bonnie Simmons from Simplicity Patterns

Inspired by Project Runway Pattern Design Contest Information

Contest Rules

Press Release provided by Simplicity:
Aspiring designers and sewers are invited to compete in a fashion design competition that's inspired by Project Runway®. Creative fashionistas are challenged to design a look that others will want to make and proudly wear! The winner will receive worldwide distribution of their design and a trip to NYC, fashion capital of the world! Entries will be judged by Barbara Schneeweiss, Executive Producer of Project Runway® and representatives from Simplicity® Patterns, the creator and sponsor of this exciting competition, as well as sewing industry experts.

An exclusive licensing agreement between Weinstein Company, owner of Project Runway® and Simplicity Patterns enables Simplicity® to market apparel sewing patterns "Inspired by Project Runway". Simplicity® is the world’s leading manufacturer of fashion sewing patterns. Their Inspired by Project Runway patterns have garnered worldwide attention and become instant collectibles as each season passes. Now, one lucky aspiring designer from the United States has a chance to turn "pro", by having their winning design added to the Inspired by Project Runway® pattern collection worldwide!

Fashionistas, style-mavens, aspiring designers and home sewers are invited to enter and become part of the world of fashion design! This is a rare opportunity to compete in a fashion design contest where the prize enables the winner’s name to be forever attached to the Simplicity® and Inspired by Project Runway brands. "We are looking forward to reviewing the entries and introducing a fresh, new design to our Inspired by Project Runway pattern collection and the world of fashion" says Bonnie Simmons, Design Director at Simplicity®.

The Grand Prize Winner will receive a trip to New York City to visit Simplicity’s offices for meetings with the Design and Production staff. The winning design will be produced and distributed worldwide as an Inspired by Project Runway® pattern in the Simplicity Pattern Collection. The Grand Prize Winner will be photographed and featured on Simplicity.com and the winning design will be photographed for the Simplicity Catalog

Links provided in comment section of Episode 55 for vintage patterns:
The Vintage Pattern Lending Library

Patterns from the Past

Past Patterns

Pattern Retrospective

Folkwear Patterns

Please Note:
I am providing the information for the Simplicity contest and I have no affiliation with this contest. Good luck to all who enter.

Podcast length - 34 minutes

My Jalie Top:

Episode 55 - Vintage Patterns

2010-04-16T18:20:00.000-07:00

Vintage Pattern sites:

Your Pattern Shop

Gremly Girl

Pattern Rescue

Moms Patterns

So Vintage

What's on the web
Hot Patterns Skirt with Fabric.com

Teach yourself to Sew

Patchwork Laptop Case

Raw Edge Bias Binding

Twinkle Dress

Twinkle Sews Book

What I have been sewing:

Interview with Angie
Quality Time Blog

We Sew Vintage Blog

and then HAPPY THIRD ANNIVERSARY to the podcast

Leave a comment on this post for three prizes, drawing on April 30th.

Episode 54 - Finding the Time

2010-03-28T19:20:00.000-07:00

****EDIT AGAIN*** The file at my hosting site Libsyn has a broken link again (the podcast file is gone), Libsyn states on the support page the problem has been fixed. So I have uploaded the file for the 3rd time. I am hoping, third time is a charm.
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****EDIT**** on March 28th and March 29th (morning) there were problems downloading the podcast. I have uploaded the file again and it appears to be working. Thanks to those who posted comments to let me know you were having problems, I appreciate it. Keeping my fingers crossed!*****

Time articles

EHow article
EZine Article
Notions:

Atlanta Thread Site

DIY Dish Video Podcast
Neckband Tutorial at Girls in the Garden
Facing tutorial
Tights Tutorial
Diana's Sewing Lessons

Podcast length - 37 minutes

The Winner from Episode 53

2010-03-02T04:34:00.000-08:00

Time for a winner. I had 14 comments on the blog, but had to eliminate some - Lane had a double post, there were two spam type comments and Melissa you were late for the drawing, but I appreciate your comment.

So using random.org with the 1 to 10, #3 is the winner. Congratulations to Amy, please email me sew_forth@hotmail.com with your mailing address.

Thank you all for the great comments, it was very fun to read what you enjoy.

Episode 53 - What Process do you Enjoy?

2010-02-13T07:57:00.000-08:00

Shoot and Style article

Legends Pattern Article at Pattern Review

Ruffle t-shirt tutorial

Bound buttonholes

Onion Patterns

Susan Khalje - new site

My coat:

Podcast length - 31 minutes

Episode 52 - Wrapping up 2009

2009-12-08T20:59:00.000-08:00

Collette Patterns and blog

e-book

Louise Cutting's snap article on Threads site

Mary Ray's snap articl on Threads site

Fabric.com and Hot Patterns shrug pattern download

J Stern patterns and blog

Viking's Sewing room

Gwen's How Much Fabric Do You Need? Reference Cards

Mary Roehr - Pressing video

Pam Erny's blog

Episode 51- Needles

2009-10-18T17:27:00.000-07:00

History of Needles - hand and sewing machine
Hand Sewing Needle article 1

Hand Sewing Article 2

History of Sewing Machine Needle - Schmetz site

Sandra Betzina's site

Nomad Hobo bag download

Scarf Contest

Craft Stylish flannel shirt into a vest

Pantone Site

Hot Patterns site for patterns and videos

Simplicity 2850- my blog post on this knit top

Episode 50 - Back into the Swing of Things

2009-09-27T17:03:00.000-07:00

Free Spirit Fashion Fabric article

You Can Make This

2 Hot Patterns Downloads on home page of Fabric.com

Hot Patterns Cowl Shirt download

Hot Patterns Videos

Presser Feet Videos

Style Blog

Episode 49 - Summer Sewing

2009-07-18T06:46:00.000-07:00

One Yard Wonders

Sewing Gazette
Find the Look Keep the Look - Stacy Clinton/Woolite site
Inside Outstyle Blog

Episode 48- All About Knits

2009-05-23T20:36:00.000-07:00

Interview with
Sarah Veblen

check out her classes at
Pattern Review
click on the online classes tab

Episode 47 - Tailoring

2009-05-17T20:11:00.000-07:00

Tailoring article

Tailoring article - apprenticeship information

Last Tailoring article

E How

SSRSI sewing links

Judy Barlup

Sewing the Perfect Jacket book

Palmer and Pletsch Tailoring Book

Mary Roehr

Colette Patterns

the Long Thread

Sewing Room at HGTV

Abbey Lane Quilts

Artful Offerings

J Stern Designs

Length of Podcast - 26 minutes

Episode 46- This and That and Two years

2009-04-29T21:37:00.000-07:00

Happy 2 year anniversary to the Sew Forth Now Podcast. Thank you all for listening, leaving comments and emailing me.

Here are the links for this show
Fabric Shopper - gives you information on fabric sales
Super Buzzy fabric 101
Mrs. O website on her fashion
Modkidboutique patterns
Urban Outfitters sewing items
Textile Studio

The Winners of the Book

2009-04-16T12:31:00.001-07:00

Remember we have three winners for this book I did the random.org generator and here are the results ( I just copied and pasted)

Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
21 15 6
Timestamp: 2009-04-16 19:29:48 UTC

I had one person email me to be included in the drawing so I added you to the last comment, making 34 comments.

The winners
#6. Anne LO
#15 Dinah
#21 Patty of Its What I Do

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you all for the comments.

Winners, please email me
sew_forth@hotmail.com
with your mailing address and I will forward that onto the publisher.

Thanks again for all the comments and emails, I so appreciate your support.

Episode 45- Bags, Totes and Purses

2009-03-28T12:19:00.000-07:00

All the links for this episode
Weekend Designer

Making a Muslin

Jean Sew along

Rivet Source

Seam ripper with light

Spoonflower fabric

Sigrid's Sewing Tutorials

Lexie Barnes website

Sew What! Bags Website

Twist Fair - craft show information

If you listened to this podcast you know what to do in the comments section. Good luck!

Episode length - 47 minutes

Episode 44 – Personalities in the sewing room

2009-02-14T12:14:00.000-08:00

Personality quiz
personality traist

You Tube type Hot Patterns into the search engine for Trudy's great videos

Off the Cuff Style blog Pam's post on 2/11/09 for the collar tutorial

McCall's, Butterick, Vogue and Simplicity - check out their spring patterns

CPSIA info

Burda Magazine site

DYI Vodcast

2009-02-04T19:39:00.000-08:00

I forgot to put the link for the vodcast on the Patti Palmer interview.

Here it is, enjoy
http://diystyle.net/blog/

Episode 43- CPSIA

2009-01-28T12:23:00.000-08:00

Information on this found at:
Forbes
American Library Association

Patty Young's blog with fabulous information
ModkidBoutiqe

Missed my opening music on my podcast? Still working some kinks out on my new laptop.

Length of podcast minutes 41

Magazine holder photos

2009-01-12T20:16:00.000-08:00

Anne was very kind and sent pictures of her magazine holders. You can find the directions to sew these on Episode 40 post.

Episode 42- New Year, New Ideas

2009-01-09T14:41:00.000-08:00

Amy Butler's Weekender Bag and Sophia bag.

BWOF trench

Links for this post
Simplicity idea exhange

American Girl Doll Patterns

Pattern Review Contest Gallery

Sandra Betzina's Power Sewing website with webshows

Girls in the Garden Website - My website with finished garment pictures

Burda Patterns - New ones

Christina's (Assorted Notions) post on iphone apps

Lindsay T's What is your sewing story post

Pam Erny's interfacing

Ottobre Site

Episode 41 - A Visit with Pati Palmer

2008-12-19T15:23:00.000-08:00

Vote here for the Best Patterns for 2009 at Pattern Review

Today's interview is with Pati Palmer, visit her website:
Palmer and Pletsch

Episode 40 - Pockets

2008-11-13T20:43:00.000-08:00

Craft Stylish Sewing Room contest

You Can Make This

Burda Style gift ideas
SWAP 2009 Information

More SWAP 2009 Information

Saf-T-Pockets and Marsha McClintock site

Vogue Jacket

Information on magazine holder/ protectors:

Courtesy of Anne

Take a see-through shower curtain ( IKEA shower curtain) and cut off the top with the holes for the shower curtain rings. Cut it into pieces of 27" x 10.5" (68 x 27 cm). Take some cotton fabric and cut strips of 2" x 14" (5 x 34 cm), two strips per magazine pocket. Bias cut not needed. Fold the strips lengthwise and press. Fold the plastic shortwise (is that the correct word?) making two layers of 13.5" x 10.5". Put the strips around the lengthwise opening and stitch with min. ½" seam allowance and a straight long stich from the bottom. An inch before the top, make a curve and stitch towards the corner. Repeat for the other side. The cotton has to be on the outside, otherwise the sewing machine cannot sew the very slippery plastic - it enforces the seam as well.

The pocket should be fairly snug so that the magazine is kept flat. The curves in the top will ease insertion. It can now even be stored vertically in a box. You can use different colours of fabric to colour code - red for 2007, blue for Ottobre, yellow for the ones with your favorite, pink for the ones with work in progress, flowers for the ones with girl's clothes - endless possibilites. If you like it a bit neater, you can make two fold binding tape or buy the tape. I personally don't mind the ravelery - it is faster and cheaper this way. :-)

I have also photocopied all the pages with the overview of the patterns in all my magazines and put it in sheets protectors and in a binder. This way I don't need to flip through all my magazine when I look for something specific. It took a looong time to scan and print all that but now I just need to do it every three months with the latest magazines

Episode 39 – Sashiko and More

2008-10-22T22:08:00.000-07:00

What's new on the web
Stitch Magazine
Mystery game in Sewing store
Needle cases

H&M
Find your country, then inspiration, then dressing room. Use an avatar with your measurements and try garments on the avatar for ideas and inspiration.
Puyallup Show
ASG Creativity Contest
Soy and Bamboo Article

Sandra Betzina's site

Interview with Nancy Shriber on Sashiko, check out her site for information
Nancy Shriber's site

If you would like book information or questions on Sashiko emal Nancy at shriber@aol.com

Sashiko tutorial at Purl Bee site

Length of podcast: 45 minutes

Episode 38- Sewing for Others and Chatting with Mimi

2008-10-14T13:17:00.000-07:00

Sewing for others.
Sewing for Others Article - Business plan information
Price list

Association of Sewing and Design Professionals

Claire Shaeffer's "Price it Right"
Karen Howland's "Unit Pricing for Dressmaking"
Karen Maslowski's books on Sewing Businesses.
Sewing.com article on sewing as a business
Organizing plan to purchase for sewing profession

Pronounce Ottobre
Sewing Video
Burda Fashion downloads
Franzi vest for sew-along
Sandi Henderson - Portabellopixie patterns

Mimi Goodwin Presents blog
Mimi Goodwin blog
Taking Measurements- Mimi's information
Pattern keeper worksheet

Length of podcast - 46 minutes

Episode 37- Sewing on a Budget

2008-09-30T20:23:00.000-07:00

Budget tips for sewing

E-how Budget sewing
Tips for sewing on a budget
Go green budget sewing

Fabulous over 40 website
Interfacing tutorial for facings
Lindsay T's fabric district shopping

Length of podcast: 20 minutes. Yes, short and sweet.

Episode 36- National Sewing Month

2008-09-17T19:42:00.000-07:00

September is National Sewing Month

Check out Sewing.org for information and look at the featured sewing/craft room link

Burda Stylehas children's patterns now
Mini-Wardrobe winner at Pattern review
Lined Jacket winner at Pattern review

Facing/Interfacing tutorial on my sewing blog

Silhouette Patterns

Podcast approx 42 minutes long

Episode 35 – The Industry

2008-08-26T19:12:00.000-07:00

Jalie 2787

Tutorials

Rolled hem tutorial on Craft Stylish

Custom Sleeve Pattern tutorial on Craft Stylish

Wedding dress blog post on Craft Stylish

Burda Style go to how-to's for tutorials

Wedding Patterns

Interview with Connie Crawford

Connie's website - Fashion Patterns

Her favorite Jacket pattern - Butterick 5053

New pattern nov 1st – 5300 – master blouse pattern, side bust dart

Check out her links for books, DVDs, notions, interfacing and patterns.

Podcast length - 66 minutes

Exciting News

2008-08-19T20:07:00.000-07:00

Mary Ray posted on the Craftsylish website about the podcast. Check it out:
Blog Post at CraftStylish

Thanks Mary!

Episode 34- Wedding Bells

2008-08-19T11:52:00.000-07:00

Podcast all about wedding dress sewing.

Some sites with history
History of Wedding Dresses in America
History of Wedding dresses in Britian
Construction information
Information on sewing a wedding dress
Ehow article on sewing a wedding dress

Sits on the internet, books and new products
Machine Maintenance

Bridal Books
Large ironing board site
ASG site for information on Hong Kong trip
Auto lift iron

Podcast lenght 28 minutes

Episode 33- Sharing the Gift of Sewing

2008-07-28T19:43:00.000-07:00

My top Simplicity 2980

Kid Sew
Love to Sew
Sewing Prose
All Crafts
Sewing.about.com

Tips for Teaching Kids to Sew

Pillowcases:

Basic Pillowcase

Pillowcase with options

Article for Teaching sewing tips:

Sew News Article by Nancy Zieman

Vodcast, tutorials, featured project site:
DIY Style

Purses pattern site:
Sew Serendipity

Meggie Lulu's Reviews - 64 reviews by our first feature interviewee:

Meredith's quilt:

The prize to one lucky winner - Meredith will make a clock like this one. Leave a comment on the blog - – maybe an idea for a beginner, how you learned to sew, or if you teach someone to sew. We will draw for the winner on August 15th.

Podcast length: 50 minutes

Episode 32- ASG Convention

2008-07-15T04:15:00.000-07:00

Project Runway dress for my daughter

A recap about my ASG Convention trip

ASG
Mary Ray
Simplicity
Christine Jonson
Islander Sewing - Rosebud
Nancy Nix-Rice

Peggy Sagers
Fitting article on Peggy Sagers' site
Patti Palmer
Patti Palmer's 20 Fashion tips seminar information

Book
The Perfect Fit
ISBN 1-58923-227-5

Picture from Amazaon.com

Podcast is 36 minutes long

We Have Winner

2008-07-01T18:21:00.000-07:00

Cheryl Still Sews is the winner of the Hot Pattern.

Cheryl please email me at sew_forth@hotmail.com

Congratulations.

Thanks for all the comments.

Episode 31- Patterns, Patterns and More Patterns, oh, my!

2008-06-18T16:45:00.000-07:00

Hot Patterns
Simplicity
Burda Style
McCall's

My sewing blog
Girls in the Garden

Now if you listened to the podcast, you know what to do!

Length of podcast 48 minutes

Episode 30 - Oh My Achin' Back

2008-06-06T11:22:00.000-07:00

Sewing site links

June Capsule at Artisan's Square

Sewing Tutorials

Style Zone

Burda Fashion free downloads

Sigrid's tutorials - storyboard tutorial

Ergonomic information sites

Haka Sewing Furniture - ergonomic information

OSHA Site

Places to purchase ergonomic sewing aids (no affiliation just places I found while researching this topic)

Ergo Sew

Ergonomic Advantage

Ironing board with iron rest

Episode 29 - Chatting with Marcy Tilton

2008-05-16T07:05:00.000-07:00

Pattern Review - Simplicity 3678

Interview with Marcy Titlon;
Marcy Tilton's homepage
Dart information on Marcy's website

New Jalie patterns
Jalie's homepage
The t-shirt pattern numbers 2804, 2805, 2806

Podcast length: 75 minutes.

See you in June.

Episode 28 - Dress Forms

2008-05-12T18:37:00.000-07:00

First, anyone catch my mistake - on the podcast I said Episode 29, oops, it is only Episode 28. I didn't want to edit again, so I left it. Sorry.

Dressform information:
History information on dress forms

Types and other information

What are dress forms and how do I get them
Fashion Incubator dress form information
English site -dressforms with adjustable torso length
Sew News article

How to make a duct tape dress form:

You Tube video

Etsy blog

My blog for what I am sewing pictures and information
Girls in the Garden

Other items talked about
Timmel Home page

Big List of Sewing Blogs

ASG
ASG National Convention

Podcast length 23 minutes

The Winners Are....

2008-05-01T05:31:00.000-07:00

Fashionista Fabric Gift Certificate - Dinah Miller from Indiana
Christina from Assorted Notions - Book from Anne St. Clair
Ruth from Sew Chic - Interfacing from Pam Erny

Please email me
sew_forth@hotmail.com
with your mailing address. Dinah I just need your email to get the gift certificate code to you.

Thanks all for listening and leaving such great comments.

Episode 27- Time to Sew

2008-04-19T04:39:00.000-07:00

Some of the tops I have made from Simplicity 4076

Tips for finding time to sew in this episode.

Check out these books for more timesaving ideas:
Nancy Zieman's book

Sue Hausmann's book

Websites mentioned in this podcast:
Sewing Republic
Craft Stylish

Don't forget to leave a comment on the blog to be entered for the anniversary drawing.

Podcast length: 28 minutes

Episode 26 - A View and Another Year

2008-04-01T13:28:00.000-07:00

Trench for my daughter, McCalls' 5525

Sewing Machine Needle Information:

Taunton Article

Sewing.about.com article

Beacon Fabrics article

Interview with Cheryl Weiderspahn of Homestead Specialities

Homestead Specialities

Low-Sew Boutique book

Funny Farm Story

Low-Sew Boutique Contest - you have plenty of time to enter the deadline is October 1, 2008

Happy One Year Anniversary to the Sew Forth Now Podcast

For the month of April 2008, leave a comment on the blog stating what country you are from, why you listen, and if you listen a few episodes at a time or keep current. This will automatically enter you in the drawing for the following prizes:

Fashionista Fabric - A $20 gift certificate donated by Melody

Intimately Yours Bras Book - This book donated by Anne St. Clair

Fashion Sewing Supply Interfacing - Interfacing donated by Pam Erny

Thanks to these kind and generous ladies for their donations.

Don't forget to enter

Length of podcast: 51 minutes.

Episode 25 - Couture Details

2008-03-13T12:11:00.000-07:00

History of couture:
Fashion Era
The History of Haute Couture
Haute Coutue Impeccable Style and History

Interpret Couture into our sewing
Couture Sewing

Interview with Susan Khalje
Susan Khalje Website
Susan's Books

Article on HGTV website about sewing schools:

HGTV article

Length of Podcast - 46 minutes

Episode 24 - A Good Foundation

2008-03-07T16:14:00.000-08:00

Elastic wasitband tutorial

Sew ends of elastic together, section the elastic into quarters. This elastic is marked with pins, you could use a fabric washable marker. Quarter mark the garment's waist also.

Begin serging the elastic to the garment. Make sure you have a few stitches secured before you stretch the elastic.

A view of the serging.

Quarter mark. The pin on the elastic is matching with the seam of the pajama pants. Remember to remove your pin before the serger blades hit the pin.

Completed serged waistband

Next, sew the the casing down, use your coverstitch or sewing machine.

Once again, match the seams. This will help the waistband lay flat. See the seam on the casing matching up with the side seam on the wrong side of the garment.

Shot of steam to draw up the elastic.

Finished elastic waistband. I hope this helped.

The interview on today's episode is with Anne St. Clair owner of Needle Nook Fabric
Anne has been a guest on the show a few times and is a wealth of information.

Anne mentions these sources for bras
Elite Bra pattern (her own design) check her blog for ordering information
Kwik Sew lingerie patterns
Elan patterns

You can Email Anne with any questions.

Thanks for listening and posting comments. I try to reply to all I can. Sometimes blogger doesn't show the email address, just a non-reply note. I do appreciate all the comments and ideas. Thank you.

I will start posting the length of the podcast on this blog. Maybe that will be helpful to those who listen via the computer. This one is 52 minutes long. That might be a record!

Download problems

2008-03-05T21:38:00.000-08:00

I have had a couple of emails concerning problems downloading the podcast. I have downloaded Episode 23 via the libsyn site and iTunes. These downloads did not have a problem, so hopefully all is well again. I think it might have been a slight hiccup with my podcast hosting server. Good luck and I hope it works.

Episode 23- Adding Texture to Garments

2008-02-23T11:20:00.000-08:00

Thread's Tips and Hints

Ann's Jacket information

Craft Stylish Website

Interview with Mary Ray on Quilted Garments - Adding Texture

Mary Ray Designs website

Gorgeous Silver Jacket

Skirt Hemline
Evening Jacket with quilting details

Here is the cover of Threads issue 103, November 2002. Article starts on page 37.

Episode 22- The "S's" Have It - Scissors and Sergers

2008-02-13T14:48:00.000-08:00

Buttonhole scissors

My blouse 1/2008 # 107

Burda World of Fashion photo for #107

Skirt for #112

Information for Scissors:

Gingher repair service

Wenger swissors

Sewing.org article on scissors

Interview with Pam Mahshie

Babylock website

Babylock matchmaker page

Pam's articles on Babylock site

Episode 21 - Slinky and a Story

2008-02-02T20:59:00.001-08:00

Threads reference site
Sewing Muse

Ottobre magazine issues and back issues
My jeans and dress pants are from Ottobre Woman 5/2007
Ottobre site
Check these sources for back issues:
Ebay
Etsy
Dots n Stripes - UK source
Wooly Thread

Needle Nook Blog check out this site for specials, coupons, fabric of the week and inspiration
Ready-to-wear sites for slinky (travel) wardrobe ideas
Chicos
Coldwater Creek

Kwik Sew patterns Ann recommends for slinky
2243 - top - out-of-print
2056 -slacks out-of-print
2900 tshirt
2740 closer fitting t-shirt designed for 50% fabric
check Kwik Sew for the out-of-print patterns and Ebay

Needles for slinky 75/11 and a fine strong thread (Mettler, metrosene)

BWOF #116 1/2008 wrap top

Episode 20 - Buttoning up Your Wardrobe Plans

2008-01-13T11:54:00.000-08:00

Artisan Square for SWAP discussion and other fabric and crafting discussion

Buttons and buttonhole links:
History of buttons and buttonholes

DIY Network buttonhole article

How to fix a buttonhole mistake

You Tube Video on buttoholes

Changing sizes

Corded Buttonholes

How to measure the buttons

Needle Nook Blog Ann St. Clair's blog, information on classes and pictures of fabric available at your store

Burda English Yahoo Group -email discussion group pertaining to the garments in Burda World of Fashion Magazine

LoriV Reviews - the link to my reviews.

Interview with Nancy Nix-Rice, wardrobing consultant:
Nancy Nix Rice website

New Professional Image Book available at Amazon

Looking Good Book available at Amazon

Wardrobeworks is available at her website (see link above)

DVD available via:
Palmer and Pletsch website and look for that in February

ASG website for National convention information July 10 - 14, 2008, Chicago

Contact Nancy for seminar information:

NancyNRice@hotmail.com

Episode 19 - Sandra Betzina

2007-12-18T21:28:00.000-08:00

Interview with Sandra Betzina

Sandra Betzina Check out all the links for information. Submit photos to the Gallery for the Vogue patterns.

Amazon For Sandra's Books and DVDs - just type "Sandra Betzina" in the search field

San Francisco Experience Information on Sandra's week long sewing experience

Inspirations Pictures of garments made by Sandra from her Vogue Patterns.

Project Mercy

Episode 18 - Holiday Music

2007-12-08T08:13:00.000-08:00

Just a few holiday songs. Thought they might be enjoyable during your gift sewing time.

Thank you all for listening to the Sew Forth Now podcast, your emails, kind comments and notes on your blogs. I am so thankful for your support.

Music from the Podsafe Music Network

Gentle Snowflakes

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Jingle Bells

Holly and Ivy

Here We Come a-Caroling and Deck the Halls

We Three Kings

Making Angels

Santa is Coming to Town

Episode 17 – Adjustments and Ezines

2007-12-01T08:06:00.000-08:00

Books on Fitting

Title: The Perfect Fit: Singer Sewing Reference Library
ISBN: 0-86573-213-2

Title: Fitting Finess

Author:Nancy Zieman

ISBN-10: 0848714377

Title : Fast Fit
Author: Sandra Betzina
ISBN 978-1-56158-649-3

Title: Fit for Real People

Author: Pati Palmer & Marta Alto

ISBN 9780935278651

Check out

Sew Mama Sew Blog for Handmade Holiday - gift sewing ideas, tutorials, etc

And

Sandra Betzina's website see podcast category for Sandra's podcast on t-shirts

Jalie 2682

Simplicity 3624

My version

Interview
Sewn Magazine

Check out the SWAP for the new contest and pictures from previous years

Timmel Fabric

Eli Whitney Museum

Episode 16 - Let's Start with a Muslin

2007-11-17T19:18:00.000-08:00

Simplicity's Project Runway patterns 3529 to 3541

E-zine websites:

Sewn Magazine

Sew Inspirational

Shannon Gifford information:
Pattern Review Classes

Sensible Sewing

Episode 15 – machine shopping

2007-11-08T12:45:00.001-08:00

Sewing History

America Sews

Husqvarna Viking

My template instructions, click on picture to see it larger.

McCall's 5471 blouse and Butterick 5100 tunic

The Winner of the interfacing

2007-11-01T20:12:00.000-07:00

Stitchy Fingers - Congratulations. Email me your mailing address and I will get on the way to you.

Episode 14 –Let’s Get Started Sewing for the Holidays

2007-10-25T19:13:00.000-07:00

Want to now how many days until Christmas? This will tell you the days, hours and minutes:

Countdown to Christmas

Line drawing for Burda World of Fashion 8/2007 #107

Gift sewing idea links:

Embroidery Library -

Sewing About -purses

Craftzine

Whip Up

Crafster - check out their purse forum - many, many tutuorials. You do not have to be a registered user to read, just to post to the discussions

Craft Apple - tutorial links

Interview with Autum of Creative Little Daisy - check out her fabulous tutorials, tutorials by others and fun places to shop

Ebay Purse supply store - a place I found on ebay

You Tube - check out the how to and diy link

What about you - any favor gift idea sites, tutorials, etc? Please post a link in the shownotes if you would like to share.

Here are some more I have found since recording the podcast

Potholders
More potholders
and yet more potholders
Many free patterns - nice variety
Purses, Ipod cases
Pillowcases
Needle and scissor case
table runner
table runner, napkins and napkin rings
holiday coasters

The Winners are.....

2007-10-16T16:10:00.000-07:00

Simplicity Pattern 3631
2 in size 8 to 14
2 in size 14 to 22

Let me know which size range you need:
Everyday sewist
Karen
Cyd
Tany

If you already have this pattern let me know and I will draw for another winner.

Thanks for all the wonderful comments, they are so kind and so encouraging.

Episode 13- Sew For Your Health

2007-10-07T15:19:00.000-07:00

Sewing stress buster links:

Find Articles

UKY site

Robert Kaufmann fabric Hooty Owl fabric

What I am sewing:
Pattern List:
Onion 5038
Simplicity 3627
McCall's 5479
Vogue 8202
McCall's 5471

From the interview:

Off-The-Cuff
Sew Exciting Interfacing

Hemostat - Pam's favorite notion

Book mentioned in the interview

Episode 12- It's all in the Pattern

2007-09-21T15:26:00.001-07:00

Interview with Deborah Kreiling,

Design Development Director
Simplicity Patterns

Simplicity's website

If you liked the interview please leave some feedback at Simplicity:

Simplicity's feedback page

In the Novi area - stop by the Simplicity both and tell Deborah hello:

Novi Sewing Expo

Leave a comment on the blog before October 15, 2007, and you could be the winner of this
pattern. As seen in Sew Stylish magazine. I will randomly draw a winner from the comments and the pattern will be mailed to you.

Please note: My internet is down, I posted this podcast from a friend's. I hope all went well with it and thanks for listening.

Episode 11- Fabric and Fabric Design

2007-09-06T12:24:00.000-07:00

Fabric History

Anna Maria Horner's Blog

Chocolate Lollipop flickr group

Purl Soho Fabric

Episode 10 – Your Wardrobe – Plan and Sew

2007-08-30T13:07:00.000-07:00

TLC

BBC's What Not to Wear

Newsport News 10 Pieces 10 Ways

Marcy Tilton's Site

Woman Wardrobe Needs - Fall 2007

Onion Patterns

McCall's 6468 dress

Interview:
Erica's DIY Style

What was mentioned in the interview

Style.com
Lucky Magazine

Marie Claire

NY Magazine

Nanette Lepore

Diane von Furstenberg

Simplicity 3631 - Featured in Sew Stylish

Episode 9.5 - Where am I?

2007-08-30T12:49:00.000-07:00

I haven't forgotten you, just having technical problems and busy life problems.

Check this out for patterns:
Ottobre
Click on the issue to the far right.

Sorry for the delay but a great one in the works.

Episode 9 – Pattern software – more for your computer

2007-08-09T20:43:00.000-07:00

Sew Mama Sew Contest Winners

Shoulder Bag
Other
Handbag
Tote

Pattern Review
Wardrobe Contest List

D'Leas ezine

Lining tutorial at Sew Mama
Pocket tutorial at Sew Mama

Wild Ginger

My blouse:

Haven't forgotton

2007-08-04T02:07:00.000-07:00

The next episode will be a bit late, too much vacation, too much catching up at home and work and my ISP has been having issues all week. It is a great episode in the works, thanks for being patient.

Episode 8 - A Pressing Matter

2007-07-14T20:25:00.000-07:00

Check the link on the left to download the episode

Sewing Article at NY Times

Variation on bag straps

Bag handles

Ann's pressing video

Ann's Blog

Gorgeous Fabrics

Sew True pressing tools

Orka Silicone Mit

Episode 7 - Material Matters

2007-07-01T06:30:00.003-07:00

To download episodes or subscribe via iTunes, check the information on the left.

Fabric Information

Bamboo knit

F abric Canvas from Fabric.com

Sew Mama Sew Blog

Fabric and Notions Group at Yahoo Groups

Or email Ressy for a invitation to the group RESMITH315@aol.com

Episode 7 - Material Matters

2007-07-01T06:30:00.000-07:00

I put Episode 7 up a bit early with the holiday week in the United States.

To download episodes or subscribe via iTunes, check the information on the left.

Fabric Information

Bamboo Knit

Canvas for purses

Sew Mama Sew Blog and contest information

Fabric and Notions Yahoo group

To receive an invitation to the Fabric and Notions group, email Ressy RESMITH315@aol.com

Episode 6 - still trying to get it right

2007-06-25T13:54:00.000-07:00

Episode 6 had some audio troubles and I hope to have made it better. I am very, very sorry. If you d/l this episode between Friday and Monday (3 p.m Central time) then delete it from you iTunes and get it again.

Sorry again listeners and very sorry to Stacy.

Episode 6

2007-06-22T20:15:00.000-07:00

Fixed now - iTunes will pick up my feed within a few hours. You can download via information on the left. Lesson learned - don't assume it is there! Thanks Sue for the email and the compliment.

It is coming, my ISP has had issues the last 2 days. I thought I had the podcast uploaded yesterday but alas, no. I am working on it now. Should be up in a bit.

Sorry

Episode 6 - A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

2007-06-20T03:52:00.000-07:00

To download episodes or subscribe via iTunes, check the information on the left.

Purse Information

Please note - I misspoke in the podcast the top line for the bag is 13" - I have that on the pictures and it is on Craft Apple's instructions
Craft Apple's Blog
Craft Apple's Lotus Bag Instructions

The straps used on the Lotus bag are 1/2" saddle strings purchased at Tandy Leather. These come 48" long and she cuts them in half.

Another place I found straps:
UMEI site to purse straps

What I am working on

Yo-Yo tutorial by Heather Bailey

Heather Bailey's Fabric I am using for my new purse

Photography Interview

Stacey's Blog The Land of K.A. Be sure to check out the photography category.

Some tutuorial links

Photoshop Tutorial

Photoshop Tutorial blog

Scrapbook Bytes tutorial

Picasa Program - free photograph editing software

Pictures of drafting Lotus bag pattern

My Fabric:

Music on the Podcast
From the Podsafe Music Network

Bari Koril - Aspiring Angel
Frank Royster - I Don't Know
Jenny Dalton - Circles

Episode 5 - Dive into Swimsuits

2007-06-05T14:17:00.000-07:00

To download episodes or subscribe via iTunes, check the information on the left.

Swimsuit history

Swimsuit History website
Websites to check out to help in picking a swimsuit style.
News Morning show video
Free Beauty Tips- Swimsuit style suggestions for your body type
Sew News article - 2002

Also, the latest Threads Magazine (June/July 2007) has an article about swimsuit sewing, it is on the cover

Interview with Anne St. Clair of Needle Nook Fabric it is all about swimsuit sewing. All the following information was provided by Anne for the Sew Forth Now podcast listeners.

Measurement chart
Kwik Sew Sizes

Add to the chart these measurements
Crotch Length: XS-25", SM-27",M-29',L-31", XL-33.5"

Fabric Stretch

Most swimwear or activewear patterns are designed with 75%-100% stretch for around the body and 35%-50% stretch for the length of the body. The amount of stretch varies in each piece of fabric, so it is very important to check each piece before cutting out your garment. To check the amount of stretch, fold 3”-4” away from the cut or selvage edge take 4” on this fold and GENTLY stretch along a ruler to determine the amount of stretch the fabric has. 5.5” = 35%; 6”- 50%; 7”=75% and 8” = 100%. Be sure to measure your fabric in both directions. If your fabric has LESS STRETCH than what the pattern is designed for, it will be necessary to make some adjustments.

If you fabric has MORE STRETCH sizing adjustments are not usually necessary.

Elastic Measurements

ELASTICS—It is important to use an elastic that is designed for swimwear. 3/8” is the most common width. It is BASICALLY put on in a 1:1 ratio except for the back leg of the garment. The formula that I use for a basic one piece suit is: ARMHOLES—less 1”, NECKLINE—less 2”, LEGS -
Front less 1” and Back less 3”. You should always measure your pattern pieces and not your garment. Be sure to deduct any seam allowances from your measurement and then deduct the appropriate amount for each area. The elastics are designed to keep your suit in place and not to pull the fabrics to the body to make it fit you.

DETERMINING PATTERN SIZE-
Pattern is chosen by BUST size adjusting all other needed areas. The 3 bust measurements not only determine the swimsuit size, but your bra size as well. Bra Size is Rib Cage + 4” = Bra Band Size, Fullest Bust less Chest = Cup size (1” = letter) Waist, Hip and Back Shoulder are determined by the chart for size.

Back Waist and Crotch Depth are compared to Girth to determine if you need to adjust the
Length of your garment. If you are shorter than the pattern, you only deduct 1/2
of the adjustment amount.

MEASUREMENTS NEEDED: All should be taken SNUG, but not pressing in on body tissue.

----------------BODY-------------PATTERN----------------------DIFFERENCE

At Underarm CHEST______________________________________________________
At Fullest part BUST________________________________________________________
Just uner Bust line RIB CAGE____________________________________________________

At natural side to
Side bend WAIST_______________________________________________________
At Hip Bone HIGH HIP_____________________________________________________
At Fullest Part LOW HIP_____________________________________________________

From bone at base
Of neck to waist BACK WAIST__________________________________________________
Sitting on FLAT
surface from waist
to surface CROTCH DEPTH__________________________________________________
From cervical bone at front neckline
thru the crotch to the base of the neck
GIRTH_______________________________________________________
Across the high shoulder from
side to side BACK SHOULDER__________________________________________________

BASIC CONSTRUCTION
1. Prepare Bandeau or Bra Cup Insert, also front lining if using power net for tummy control
2. Pin suit and lining together at side seams and shoulder seams as below and stitch.
Laying pieces on table top: LINING BACK—right side up
BANDEAU or BRA CUP INSERT—wrong side up
LINING FRONT—wrong side up (right side to bandeau wrong side)
FABRIC FRONT-right side up (wrong side to lining front wrong side)
FABRIC BACK—wrong side up (right side to front fabric right side)
3. Pin center back seam with fabric right sides together and lining right sides together (NOTE: one
Side of the back lining will wrap around suit to match right sides together) Stitch.
4. Pin crotch together and stitch. Right sides of fabric together and right sides of lining together.
(NOTE: you will wrap the front lining around the suit to match right sides of lining together)
5. Apply Elastic to wrong side of suit. Turn fabric over elastic to wrong side and stitch over previous
Stitching.

Full Bust Adjustment for Swimsuits, click to enlarge

Music
Peapod - Summer of Life

Episode 4 - Did you say free?

2007-05-22T21:06:00.000-07:00

To download episodes or subscribe via iTunes, check the information on the left.

An interview with Stacy of Stacy Sews. Stacy is very familar with the Burda Style website and she will give us all the information on this open source pattern site. It isn't just patterns but so much more.

Meet Stacy wearing Burda WOF 3/07 Tunic

A bit about presser feet. I will talk about these feet. Please feel free to leave a comment on your favorite foot or feet. We can all learn from each other.

edge joining foot

open toe foot

Piping foot

1/4" foot

Presser feet pictures are from the Husqvarna Viking website

Music used on this podcast is from the Podsafe Music network. Thanks to these artists, please visit these links and check out their music.

Alex Giordani - Arrive on Time
Country Blue - Carly's Song

Listed in iTunes

2007-05-08T20:31:00.000-07:00

Okay, the podcast is up and running in iTunes, check the link to the left to subscribe. Thanks

Episode 3 - Organizing our Fabric and Pattern Stash

2007-05-07T21:45:00.000-07:00

Sorry to say there is a couple minutes in the middle of the podcast where the volume is very low, I apologize for that. I will work on keeping my levels up for the next podcast.

Download Episode 3 Click on the link, then right click on the episode you wish to download, choose save as target choice from the dropdown menu.

This episode has a wonderful interview with Teri. Teri gives us some great ideas on organizing your fabric and your patterns.

Websites discussed:
Frugal Fashionista
Simplicity's Sewing Basics
Sew News Library

Music used on this podcast is from the Podsafe Music network. Thanks to these artists, please visit these links and check out their music.
Winter's Longing - Warm Up My Life
Blue Matters - Sweet Inspiration
Allan Richard Feliciano - Chances Are

Subscribe in iTunes

2007-05-04T20:15:00.000-07:00

Okay, I have submitted my podcast to iTunes but it might take a few days for it to show up in the search engine. Until then you can subscribe through iTunes by opening your iTunes on your computer then:

Click on Advanced menu
Select "Subscribe to Podcast"
Paste this url feed: sewforthnow.libsyn.com/rss into the dialog box

I just did this and the latest episode downloaded into my iTunes. I will let you know when it appears in iTunes search.

Now back to working on Episode 3, curious? One word "Stash".

Episode 2 - To Knit or Not to Knit

2007-04-27T19:59:00.000-07:00

Download Episode 2 Click on the link, then right click on the episode you wish to download, choose save as target choice from the dropdown menu.

This podcast has an in-depth interview with Anne St. Clair, owner of Needle Nook Fabrics. The inteview pertains to knit fabric: types, construction tips and prewashing and that is just the beginning.

Music used on this podcast is from the Podsafe Music network. Thanks to these artists, please visit these links and check out their music. Only one song for this episode.
Adam Woodall Band - Coming Home Soon

Episode 1 - You Have to Start Somewhere

2007-04-16T06:47:00.000-07:00

Download Episode 1 Click on the link, then right click on the episode you wish to download, choose save as target choice from the dropdown menu.

Sites from the Podcast

Be Sew Stylish
Ottobre Magazine
Australian Smocking & Embroidery
Gorgeous Fabrics

Music used on this podcast is from the Podsafe Music network. Thanks to these artists, please visit these links and check out their music.
3 Blind Mice-Call Me Beautiful
Adrienne Pierce - One Perfect Day
Country Blue-Fast Cars and Cheap Cigars