1. Costumes don’t necessarily need to be as perfect as clothing or other projects you sew. Decide whether you want your costume beautifully sewn right down to the last detail, or if you’d rather achieve the overall effect quickly.

2. Inexpensive fabrics are usually fine for costumes.

3. Since many costume fabrics are either sheer [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2009/10/ten-tips-for-sewing-halloween-costumes-courtesy-of-sewing-org/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2008/12/christmas-sewing-gift-idea/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2008/12/christmas-sewing-gift-idea/#comments Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:28:15 +0000 info sewingsewing accessoriessewing kit http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=58 Why not make a Christmas sewing kit for someone who loves to sew? Try the following idea:

* 2 pair of scissors- an inexpensive pair of paper scissors and a good quality pair of fabric shears. By including both pair of scissors, you are insuring that the fabric scissors will last a long time. * Straight pins [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2008/12/christmas-sewing-gift-idea/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2008/01/how-organic-clothing-works-organic-fabirc/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2008/01/how-organic-clothing-works-organic-fabirc/#comments Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:32:31 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=54 Organic fabrics like cotton, wool, silk and hemp must meet regulations set by the Organic Trade Association regarding fiber processing, production, dyeing and non-toxic handling. It’s important to look for organic certification on labels to ensure that a product is actually organic. Sustainable fabrics are produced without federal guidelines and certification.

Organic cotton is the most [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2008/01/how-organic-clothing-works-organic-fabirc/feed/ 1 http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/12/how-to-mend-a-sweater/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/12/how-to-mend-a-sweater/#comments Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:58:27 +0000 info mendsewingsweater http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=53 Hand-knit sweaters and most sweaters made to look hand-knit can be mended quite smoothly when they’ve been badly frayed or snagged. Many good sweaters are even sold with a bobbin of yarn attached. Test for needle sizes by slipping needles into the existing stitches — the body is usually knitted on a needle that is [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/12/how-to-mend-a-sweater/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/11/how-to-custom-fit-pants/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/11/how-to-custom-fit-pants/#comments Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:44:34 +0000 info custom fit pantssewin http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=52 Taking in or letting out a pair of pants can make all the difference in the fit, and you don’t need a tailor to do the job. Use this technique on men’s pants and some women’s pants.

Tools: seam ripper, scissors, fabric marker or pencil, straight pins, needle, sewing machine.

Materials: pants, thread.

Time: 1/2 to 1 hour.

Men’s [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/11/how-to-custom-fit-pants/feed/ 1 http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/10/how-to-alter-clothes/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/10/how-to-alter-clothes/#comments Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:30:40 +0000 info hemminhsewing http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=51 Off-the-rack clothes seldom fit perfectly, but with a little practice, you can usually eliminate the alterations fee. We’ll begin with the materials you’ll need to get started on your alterations.

Tools: scissors, tape measure, steam iron and ironing board, sleeve board, pressing cloth, sponge, mirror, straight pins, yardstick or skirt marker, sewing needles, sewing machine, pinking [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/10/how-to-alter-clothes/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/08/restoring-old-blocks-and-quilts/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/08/restoring-old-blocks-and-quilts/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2007 03:13:44 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=48 I’m sure all of you have a favourite or hand me down quilt with a few marks on it. Perhaps there are pen marks, dirt or even worse. Here are a few helpful tips to get your cherished treasure looking as good as new – or as close to new as possible.

To restore old blocks/quilts, [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/08/restoring-old-blocks-and-quilts/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/04/sewing-forums-do-people-use-them/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/04/sewing-forums-do-people-use-them/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:41:53 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=46 SewCity.com has been around for a little while – since 1995 to be exact. We’ve gone through various incarnations of development and services offered. One of the features we’ve always tried to promote is the “sewing forum“. Strangely enough, people simply don’t seem to want to use it.

The questions is simple – why not? Is [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/04/sewing-forums-do-people-use-them/feed/ 1 http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/04/sewing-books-and-resources-available-sewingbooksca/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/04/sewing-books-and-resources-available-sewingbooksca/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:17:36 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=43 Are you looking around all over the place trying to find a specific book or sewing resource? SewCity.com has developed a sewing book and resource website in conjunction with Amazon.com to provide you access to the latest sewing trend books and more. We can offer you more than just books – sewing magazines and instructional [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/04/sewing-books-and-resources-available-sewingbooksca/feed/ 0 http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/03/facts-about-fleece/ http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/03/facts-about-fleece/#comments Sat, 24 Mar 2007 18:36:57 +0000 info http://blog.sewcity.com/?p=38 Fleece is a wonderful outerwear fabric. Introduced in the ’80′s by Malden Mills in the USA, it has gained popularity because it is comfortable and practical.

Fleece has come a long way since its introduction and is constantly being improved. It has the amazing ability to insulate the wearer while wicking moisture away from the body. [...]]]> http://blog.sewcity.com/2007/03/facts-about-fleece/feed/ 0