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Choosing Your First Sewing Machine – What Questions You Need to Ask Yourself by Helen Spencer of Hello Sewing
Posted by Bianca Howell on
Choosing the right sewing machine for yourself can be quite tricky. There are so many different types out there and so many manufacturers on the market. It gets even more difficult when it's your first time. You don't know what to search in a sewing machine, where to look for it, and how much you should pay for it. You also don't want to make the wrong choice and buy a bad model. The room is starting to spin and now you're in a real pinch. Worry not, this article should help you make the right choice and buy the...
Mother's Day Gift Ideas at Owl & Drum!
Posted by Bianca Howell on
With Mother's Day just around the corner on Sunday, May 12, it's time to start gift planning for the crafty women in your life! In addition to an Owl & Drum gift card and our unique array of fabrics, we have some pretty special gifts, too. Whether you want to introduce a new craft or nurture one that she already loves, Owl & Drum has some great options for this special day for moms everywhere. The Trader Tote sewing pattern has been cleverly created by our very own Mary Make & Do! Originally designed by Mary as a carry-all for...
DIY Garment Series Part Two: The Elastic Waist Skirt
Posted by Ashley Daly on
Natasha Ball of House Sparrow Fine Nesting is back and she's has a lot to say about one of the simplest DIY apparel projects out there, the elastic waist skirt. So, sit back and enjoy reading her latest blog post about our sewing class - The Garment Series with Mary Make & Do. Part Two: The Elastic Waist Skirt There is just something about clothes you made yourself. That’s something I suspected, or else I would never have pestered Bianca and Mary to help me transform my wardrobe from a fast-fashion faux pas to a me-made extravaganza. But now, having...
DIY Garment Series Part One: Why I Want a Handmade Wardrobe
Posted by Ashley Daly on
Forever impressed by those who could sew their own clothes, Natasha Ball, owner and textile maker at House Sparrow Fine Nesting, has herself embarked on the new Garment Series. Natasha will be blogging her way through the classes here at Owl & Drum.
Tuesday's Tip - Basic Sewing Terms Part 2
Posted by Bianca Howell on
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...