Owl & Drum's Sew Very Modern

Welcome to another installment of Sew Very Modern's Tuesday's Tip! This week we will focus on some more sewing terms that may not be self explanatory. It is so useful to be familiar with these terms, especially for all of the self learners out there. Back Stitch - as used in sewing, is the initial and final step when hand-stitching or sewing on a sewing machine. After a couple stitches, do a couple of reverse stitches. This reinforces your stitches and prevents your seams from falling apart. Cross Grain - also called the "bias," the cross grain runs diagonally across the grain...

Here's a quick trick for you! To help give you a better understanding of yardage I have created this handy reference chart - Fabric Measurements 101. Take a look at this little cheat sheet the next time you are gathering up materials for a new sewing or quilting project. It will be very handy when you want to make sure you have enough fabric for what the pattern calls for! Enjoy this simple reference tool and I really hope you find it as useful as do. Thanks for stopping by Sew Very Modern and I wish you happy sewing for the...

  In this day and age of modern clothing fabrics, for some of us the only time we use an iron is when we are quilting or sewing. As a shop owner, I cannot tell you now many times I have heard new sewists say, "I don't even own an iron!" Now, of course, they do - as it's often crucial to beginning and completing a project. So, with that in mind, it's time for a mini-lesson on how to clean your iron. One of the best home remedies involves items you already have - baking soda and water! Mix...

Are you, like me, obsessed with Project Runway? Do you dream about being a contestant and hearing the always-dapper Tim Gunn tell you to "make it work"? Okay, realistically, being on Project Runway may not be in the cards for us, but we can still pretend! So, with that thought in mind, it's great to introduce the Garment Getaway: Dress Fitting Weekend, co-hosted by Sew OK. Started in 2013 by Jemellia Hilfiger, Sew OK was created to join sewists, quilters, stitchers and party people together, while encouraging friendships and building a community based on love, laughter, admiration and creativity. Each summer,...

I've got to tell you, one of the easiest ways to learn a new sewing technique is to watch a video. This is one of the advantages to living in the "digital age". So, here's one by Mary Perisho, aka Mary Make & Do. Enjoy!