tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80404078364279195122024-02-19T15:20:42.435-07:00ASG in the SLCThe American sewing Guild, or ASG, is a national organization with Chapters all across America. "We" happen to be the SLC chapter - but don't let the name fool you, we cover most of Utah!
What do we do when we get together? We sew! Or we talk about sewing, learn about sewing, show off our sewing... you get the idea. It doesn't matter what you sew, what machine you sew it on, or how well you sew it, there is a place for you here.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05272256241264533669noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8040407836427919512.post-32501354259719227922013-03-11T06:10:00.000-06:002013-03-11T07:47:01.232-06:00Satchel Bag {Made!}<div style="text-align: center;">
I've been sewing! <a href="http://www.handmadebymrsh.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Samantha's</a> newest pattern is the Satchel handbag and - lucky me - I got to take it for a test run before it's debut in her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewingPatternsbyMrsH" target="_blank">etsy store</a>! </div>
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A medium-sized messenger bag, this pattern has lots of great details - both fun and functional. </div>
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I made mine in a cotton duck, with a shabby rose print and lined it with a natural canvas to it's really sturdy.</div>
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I used antique brass hardware, but I was unable to find a tri-glide slider for the adjustable strap in the right color. No problem! I found a pretty belt buckle and just removed the prong with pliers!</div>
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I love how versatile this style bag is. You can see how although our bags are nearly identical, my version looks so different from Samantha's pattern cover just because of my fabric choices.</div>
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(can you tell I'm ready for spring?!)</div>
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One detail I love is the button-closed tabs on the sides. I used some carved wooden buttons, they were a tad pricey at $6 a pair, but they complemented the fabric so well I couldn't <i>not</i> use them.</div>
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The bag is fully lined with fusible fleece, and the bottom, sides and handle are all lined with buckram and/or a heavy fusible interfacing to give the bag it's crisp shape.</div>
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The bag is rated intermediate/advanced, but I think an experienced beginner could manage it with some patience - and an automatic button-holer.</div>
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I've already given the one I made to a friend - but you can make one for yourself!</div>
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Check out <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewingPatternsbyMrsH" target="_blank">Mrs H patterns on Etsy</a> - or better yet, <a href="http://americansewingguild.blogspot.com/2013/03/satchel-bag-pattern-giveaway.html" target="_blank">click here for a giveaway and a chance to win it for free!</a></div>
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I'm so excited to host another giveaway from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewingPatternsbyMrsH#" target="_blank">Mrs H handbag patterns</a>! </div>
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This time Samantha has offered up her newest pattern, the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/125805765/satchel-bag-pdf-advanced-sewing-pattern?" target="_blank">Satchel handbag</a> to one lucky ASG in the SLC reader! </div>
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This pattern has all the great details we've come to expect from Samantha - interior zipper pockets, adjustable straps and clever design.</div>
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I've already made up my own lovely version, you can <a href="http://americansewingguild.blogspot.com/2013/03/satchel-bag-made.html" target="_blank">get a look at it in this post</a>.</div>
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That's okay, you can stop by Samantha's Blog: <a href="http://www.handmadebymrsh.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">At Home with Mrs H</a> for a coupon code to receive 10% off everything in her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SewingPatternsbyMrsH" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>!</div>
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There you'll find more than just great purse patterns, she also carries handbag supplies like tri-glide sliders and lobster clasps.</div>
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Last night I showed you Kadences <a href="http://americansewingguild.blogspot.com/2012/08/trendsetting-hounds-tooth-shorts-aka.html" target="_blank">Trendsetting Hounds-Tooth Shorts</a> and today I'm going to show you how I made that really cool flat felled seam with a trim insertion.</div>
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Press the folded seam allowance over the raw edge and towards the back of the garment.<br />
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Insert trim between the garment fabric and the folded and pressed seam allowance, placing raw edge of trim against stitching.<br />
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My daughter Kadence definitely has her own sense of style. </div>
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She's a funky girl, with the confidence to wear what she likes, and she sometimes sets the trend.</div>
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I try to tell her imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but to a 6th grader trying to be unique it can get frustrating.</div>
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Sometimes a girl needs something original, and between her taste and my stitching skills these shorts are just what the doctor ordered!<br />
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I used a black and white twill hounds-tooth print for the shorts and lime green satin for the trim - both found at <a href="http://www.hancockfabrics.com/" target="_blank">Hancock Fabrics</a> this summer.</div>
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I will be making up this pattern again. <a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=78031" target="_blank">(you can see my review at PatternReview.com here)</a></div>
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I will raise the crotch a bit more, and the waistband gaps in the back.</div>
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Any hoo, <span style="text-align: center;">She loves them, because t hey look "store bought" (which for her is a must) but no one else will ever have a pair like them. And that's exactly what a reluctant trendsetter needs.</span></div>
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Last month the Ogden NG and some of our favorite members from down south got together for a <a href="http://americansewingguild.blogspot.com/2012/06/sewing-retreat-at-my-girlfriends-quilt.html">retreat</a> in Logan, held at the “Attic” in <a href="http://www.mygirlfriendsquiltshoppe.com/">My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe</a>. </div>
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Some girls came early, some came late, some stayed all day - all had a blast sewing, shopping, eating and just hanging out. The Attic retreat center and adjacent store really are a wonderful place to spend a Saturday, both are full of amazing displays and inspiration and the creative atmosphere is undeniable! </div>
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The shop owners Kris and Mike were gracious hosts providing everything from drinks to personal ironing boards and waste baskets. Kris treated us with a fun make & take project so everyone went home with a charming pincushion, and armed with the knowledge to make more!</div>
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In addition to a whopping discount in the quilt shop each attendee received a sweet little tote bag to carry all that new fabric home. </div>
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I guess you'll just have to believe me when I say everyone agreed the retreat was worth the drive, and we can’t wait to come back next spring! </div>
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After taking a summer Blogging Break in July we are ready to get back into the thick of things!</div>
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And what better way to kick things back into gear than with a fresh look for the blog?</div>
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Beth at <a href="http://plumandjune.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Plum & June</a> was hosting a giveaway, and I won a blog makeover. Yay!</div>
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Jennie at <a href="http://jennierenee.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">click. snap. swoosh. laugh</a> helped me tweak things for a look that's cleaner, happier, and well - just more <i>us</i>. What do you think?</div>
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I've been busy with summer plans, traveling and kid stuff - but I've managed to keep steadily creating too! </div>
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At our retreat at <a href="http://americansewingguild.blogspot.com/2012/06/sewing-retreat-at-my-girlfriends-quilt.html" target="_blank">My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe</a> I worked on a sweet little dress for my niece</div>
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Kadence and I collaborated on these shorts with a fun trim detail -</div>
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It's been a wonderful summer, I can't believe it's nearly over!</div>
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Here is the tutorial for the stunning Red, White & Bloom Pillow that I posted over at over at <a href="http://shakentogether.blogspot.com/2012/06/red-white-bloom-pillow-tutorial-guest.html" target="_blank">Shakin Together</a>, just in case you missed it the first time around!</div>
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Today I have a super simple sewing project for you!
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A patriotic pillow, perfect for your 4th of July party or to give as a hostess gift.</div>
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Although it looks difficult it's easy enough for beginners, and with an end result that will make your guests wonder where you bought that awesome pillow!</div>
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The origami flowers really up the wow factor on this pillow, but if you're not up for folding just substitute the (5) 4 1/2 inch blue squares with 2 1/2 inch squares, easy peasy!</div>
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I'm so lucky, I recently got to test a pattern for the Bow Pleat Bag by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HandmadebyMrsH?ref=seller_info">Mrs.H</a>!</div>
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Here's how mine turned out, what do you think?</div>
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I used a tan twill for the outer shell and a piece of Moda cotton for the lining.</div>
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It just looks cool, doesn't it?</div>
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Mrs.H is offering a discount to all ASG in the SLC readers for 15% off at her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/102466194/the-bow-pleat-handbag-purse-bag-pdf" target="_blank">Etsy store</a>!</div>
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I love this bag - don't you? Want to make one yourself?</div>
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Well, Mrs. H is offering this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/102466194/the-bow-pleat-handbag-purse-bag-pdf" target="_blank">pattern</a> to one of our lucky readers for FREE!</div>
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Use code: BOWPLEAT15 to receive 15% off anything in her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HandmadebyMrsH?ref=seller_info" target="_blank">Etsy store</a>!</div>
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But check out what <a href="http://thefarmchicks.typepad.com/farmchicks/2008/11/magnetic-knife-rack.html#" target="_blank">Serena</a> has done to her plain ol' Ikea Knife Strip!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hello friends, today I'm guest posting a tutorial to make this patriotic </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Red, White and Bloom Pillow at <a href="http://shakentogether.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Shakin' Together</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://cupcakeloveaffair.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A cupcake love affair</a>, <a href="http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/" target="_blank">Uncommon</a>, <a href="http://www.theboldabode.com/" target="_blank">Bold Abode</a> & <a href="http://www.hatingmartha.com/" target="_blank">Hating Martha</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">I use large </span><span style="background-color: white;">heavy</span><span style="background-color: white;"> nuts as pattern weights to, well, hold down my patterns as I cut them out. While extremely functional and economical, a</span><span style="background-color: white;">s I was cutting out a project today I realized that my pattern weights are pretty boring.</span></div>
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Re-doing my 11 year old <a href="http://americansewingguild.blogspot.com/2012/06/padded-head-board-with-ribbon-trim-easy.html" target="_blank">daughters bedroom</a> has been quite a process, and I think the bedding has generated more tantrums (for both of us) than anything else so far. I've been dreaming of a quilt, made from <a href="http://44thstreetfabric.blogspot.com/2009/03/finally-bubblegum-basics-on-way.html" target="_blank">Henry Glass Bubblegum</a> (which I already have the fabric and pattern for) and she want's something way cooler and more funky - and definitely not a quilt!</div>
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A duvet, made to look like a sheet of notebook paper, that you can scribble on with washable markers?<br />
She wanted it immediately. <br />
And, like many of you out there, I thought "hey, I can easily make that!"<br />
I'll paint the lines on and sew 2 flat sheets together! Voila!<br />
Have you ever been so thrilled about a project - I mean absolutely excited to get started - that you nearly wet your pants?<br />
And about 5 minutes into it started wondering what on earth were you thinking?<br />
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Painting this turned out to be a huge pain in the neck.<br />
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After hours of painting on my hands and knees my neck is still killing me!<br />
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Fabric Paint; red, blue & grey</div>
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Cut off 41/2 inches from the top (deep hem) of the first sheet and discard, <br />
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I painted the first blue line 16 inches from the top, and every 8 inches below.<br />
I painted the red vertical line 16 inches in from the left side.<br />
It was easier than it sounds - the floor tiles are 16 inches, I cheated and just lined the sheet edge up with the tiles and followed the grout lines.<br />
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Now take the larger part of the sheet and lay it right sides together on top of the first sheet, matching the raw edges at the bottoms and the side seams.<br />
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I'm in the process of re-doing and organizing my daughters room. At 11 years old, she's not quite a 'teen - but she's beyond the little girl stage. She's a collector; drawings, photos, notes, you name it - they're everywhere. I'm not really hip with taping stuff to the walls, so I'm trying to come up with clutter and damage free wall solutions.</div>
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Kadence is really loving it, I have several more projects to get done in her room this week, but for now she's happy just to have the headboard up!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> The Ogden NG is having a Sewing Retreat at the brand spankin' new <a href="http://www.mygirlfriendsquiltshoppe.com/" target="_blank">My Girlfriends Attic</a> Retreat and Event Center! How awesome are we? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Where:</b> My Girlfriends Attic Retreat & Event Center </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">(at <a href="http://www.mygirlfriendsquiltshoppe.com/" target="_blank">My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe</a>) Logan, UT</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>When: </b>June 30, 2012 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">9 am - 9pm (yes, that's 12 hours - come and go as you please!!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Potluck lunch, brown bag dinner or dine out at the famed Bluebird cafe</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>RSVP:</b> email <a href="mailto:cherrybubbins@msn.com" target="_blank">Leslie</a> </span></div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and large serving counter</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Excellent lighting in addition to natural lighting coming in from large windows</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2 over-sized cutting stations</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3 over-sized design walls</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Bell-Boy" service to help carry items to and from your cars</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ironing stations throughout room</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Relaxing seating areas filled with couches and inspiration</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Unlimited access to professional Accucut Die-Cutting System</span></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">15% store-wide discount at My Girlfriend's Quilt Shoppe during your retreat</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you haven’t been up to My Girlfriends Quilt Shoppe yet you are in for a treat! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is going to be such a fun day - I hope you can make it!</span>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have you ever wondered why some fabrics in the quilt shops are so pricey when you can pick up others at Wal-Mart on the cheap? </span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, today we have our very first guest post here on ASG in the SLC, and Maude Medlin-Brown, a member of the ASG Tucson Chapter is posting an amazing article explaining exactly why that is.</span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">Mercerising: A treatment where a caustic soda solution is applied to the fibers causing them to swell. This allows the fabric to take the dye better and makes it feel nicer.</span><span class="EOP SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;"> </span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">Singeing: A process that burns off the surface fibers from fabric to produce smoothness.</span><span class="EOP SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;"> </span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">Raising: In some fabrics, this is a technique that pulls fibers up off of the surfaces to create a "hairy" feeling such as in flannelette.</span><span class="EOP SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;"> </span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">Calendering: A mechanical process where fabric is passed between heated rollers to generate different effects on the fabric (i.e. smooth versus embossed).</span><span class="EOP SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;"> </span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">Shrinking: Pre-shrinking the fabric at this stage means there will be very little shrinking after laundering once the fabric is used in a garment or quilt.</span><span class="EOP SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;"> </span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">Dyeing: Cotton is very absorbent so dyeing is a popular technique. To make sure the color stays colorfast, more complex chemistry is used during the processing and that makes the fabric more expensive. To keep costs down, a cheaper dye (which may not be colorfast) could be used.</span><span class="EOP SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;"> </span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">Printing: Printing a design on fabric may be done over the dye or it may be applied directly to the white fabric. The paste or ink used also must go through colorfast procedures.</span><span class="EOP SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;"> </span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">What happens with big chain stores and other companies that purchase in very large quantities is that they order the fabric without some of the finishing processes. That makes the fabric feel more coarse when you touch it. That also allows them to sell for less than the small quilt stores. The reason you spend so much more in a quilt store is that they are buying the better quality fabric (the fabric that has been through more of the processing).</span><span class="EOP SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;"> </span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">Now having said all of that, it really comes down to what you want to do with the fabric. If you want to make an heirloom quilt that will last for decades, you probably want to seek out the best quality fabric for both durability and softness of touch.</span><span class="EOP SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;"> </span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">If you are making garments, how the fabric feels is truly important. If you are making something you want to last (i.e. a baby garment that you plan to keep as a memento) then you might want to go for a better quality fabric. If you are whipping up a summer dress for your granddaughter that she will outgrow by the end of the season, then go for the less expensive and lower quality fabric.</span><span class="EOP SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;"> </span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">If you are making craft items, then I definitely would look at the big chain stores. Just be sure to test the fabric for color-fastness. Also, sew a test seam and then put a little stress on it to be sure that the fabric is going to hold up to whatever craft you are making. There would be no need to spend a lot extra to make a stuffed toy!</span><span class="EOP SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;"> </span></div>
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<span class="TextRun SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;" xml:lang="EN-US">The bottom line is - YOU have to decide what you can afford. The price of raw cotton has really jumped recently so even the low end big chain store fabric is going to be more expensive than it has been.</span><span class="EOP SCX168418063" style="-webkit-nbsp-mode: normal !important; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; word-wrap: normal !important;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Maude Medlin-Brown, a member of the ASG Tucson Chapter since 1978 and Editor of their newsletter, the Cactus Needle News, since 2010. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">"My mother taught me how to sew by hand around age six. Then I graduated to the Singer treadle sewing machine and was making all my own clothes by age 13. How to conserve fabric during pattern layout was one of the valuable lessons my mother taught. However her methods caused me problems in high school when my Home Economics teacher did not agree with my cutting layouts! Another valuable lesson I learned was how to restyle clothes from two older sisters for my own wardrobe. This came in really handy for prom dresses, but of course the real challenge was the bust size reduction required for the proper fit!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">"A Kenmore sewing machine was a great high school graduation gift and saw many years of use. One of the first Baby Lock sergers and lessons from Stretch & Sew were highlights of my 20’s. A class in pattern drafting in the late 1980’s was the next big step in clothing construction for me. Tackling three successive Viking embroidery machines plus aHuskylock 936 serger evolved my sewing skills even further."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">"After retiring in 2007 from my engineering job, I fill my time with making clothing, purses, decorator items, jazzing up purchased items with embroidery, crocheting and making gifts for others. Also attending two Neighborhood Groups and all the great ASG Chapter events we hold. Plus I also like to read and enjoy traveling world wide with my husband."</span></div>
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Do you ever put your beautiful , freshly cut fabric into the washer and pull out a tangled knot of threads and yardage? Ugh! It's so frustrating trying to uncut and unwind that mess!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today's <a href="http://pinterest.com/asginslc/sew-organized/" target="_blank">Pinterest Round Up</a> is all about organizing scraps! Check out all these lovely ways to sort and store all those tiny pieces of fabric that we can't bear to part with!</span></div>
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Think of your favorite quilt shop, doesn't the image of all those neatly folded and stored bolts of fabric make you dreamy? Get that look for yourself!</div>
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Backer boards are a cheap alternative to specific fabric boards - I mean like 10 bucks for a pack of 100 at my local shop! (Wondering where you can find some near you? Check out the <a href="http://www.comicshoplocator.com/Home/1/1/57/575" target="_blank">Comic Book Shop Locator.</a> NAYY) </span><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">And hey, I figure if they're good enough for die-hard comic book collectors they're good enough for me.</span></div>
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The alternative method is using the same basic technique, but using a 6 inch quilting ruler (or any size, really) to fold your fabric around. When you reach the end, simply slide your ruler out. Then you can stack your fabrics on you shelves. The benefit here is you can fit more fabric on your shelves this way.</div>
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Fold your fabric in half selvedge edges together - I like to do this with the manufacturers info facing down.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tell us! Do you bother to refold your fabric when you bring it home from the quilt shop, or do you just toss it on the shelf how ever the girl at the cutting counter gave it to you?</span></div>
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Located on State Street in Clearfield, Sew and Save is a sweet surprise inside! </div>
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The quilt store has been in business for 29 years, and it's no surprise to see why it has such a loyal customer following.</div>
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They have a great assortment of fabrics, including my favorites by Moda, but they are best know for their huge selection of flannels and Minkys. This entire wall and rows of shelves are dedicated just to flannel!</div>
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They also have tons of candy colored crochet threads, and hemstitched blankets and burp cloths just waiting for you to add a pretty little crocheted trim
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Everywhere, lovely displays of patterns and kits!
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I loved this Chevron Chenille quilt </div>
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Many of their quilt patterns are their own original designs!</div>
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One of my <a href="http://americansewingguild.blogspot.com/2012/05/embellish-with-perfect-rick-rack-every.html" target="_blank">favorite things</a>? The abundance of rick rack of course!</div>
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I wanted to go home with several yards of each.</div>
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Ohhh......An unexpected pleasure: Bakers twine by Moda!</div>
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If you love flannels then you're in for a treat - sign ups for their next BOM club start in June, and it is another one of their original quilt patterns - all done in Maywood Studio or Moda Flannels.</div>
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In addition to all the wonderful things above, there were a few things I don't usually see at your standard quilt shop - zippers, wrights bias tapes and trims, tea towels for appliqueing, Coats and Clark threads, and Kwik-Sew patterns.</div>
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The Sew and Save also boasts some mighty good customer service - girls who work there are so friendly and helpful, cheerfully cutting FQ's for me from every bolt I brought them. I won't tell you what I bought, but I'll give you a <a href="http://americansewingguild.blogspot.com/2012/05/embellish-with-origami-fabric-flowers.html" target="_blank">hint of whats to come from it</a>....</div>
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Sew and Save</div>
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1475 S. State Street #A</div>
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Clearfield UT 84015</div>
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Go check 'em out and tell 'em we sent ya!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tell us! What's the first thing you're drawn to in a quilt shop?</span></div>
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Are you wondering, what's the difference?</div>
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Pressing fabric is setting the iron down then lifting and moving it on a new area. Up and down, up and down. The iron does not slide over the fabric.</div>
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When you iron, you slide the iron back and forth, or side to side while keeping your iron on the surface of the fabric.</div>
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So why does it matter?</div>
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Here's a quick little demo:</div>
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Pictured below are 2 squares, cut to 3 inches</div>
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After a proper pressing this square retains it's original shape</div>
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But the pressure and motion of ironing can distort your fabric like it has in this square, pictured below.</div>
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See how the bottom right corner is pulled off grain just with a quick ironing?</div>
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Bias fabric and curves are especially prone to stretching when ironed, so be sure to properly press these areas when necessary.</div>
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Traditional Ironing = Bad!</div>
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There's just something about a jar full of buttons!<br />
Is there a more beautiful, yet simple way to organize them?<br />
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use vintage canning jars...<br />
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or new canning jars...<br />
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even baby food jars...<br />
(check out the tutorial to make this<a href="http://www.craftynest.com/2008/06/spice-rack/" target="_blank"> here</a>)</div>
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what about empty spice jars, in a rack on your desk?<br />
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or lined up in a drawer...</div>
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There are so many ways to organize and store buttons, but right now I'm daydreaming about dozens of pretty little jars, filled to the brim with lovely buttons all sorted by color.</div>
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This is one of my most-est favorite things I have ever ever made! I {big puffy heart} this skirt! Tons of ruffles, trims, beading and appliques make it fun, but the origami fabric flowers really make it shine.</div>
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Today I'm going to share how to make these flowers with you - it's a bit tricky, but easier than you think! I've included step-by-step photos to help you along the way. </div>
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You can make these origami flowers in any size with a basic math formula. </div>
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(completed size x 2) + seam allowance = cut square</div>
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For a 4 inch flower I cut an 8 1/2 inch square</div>
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(4 x 2) + 1/2 = 8 1/2</div>
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I like to heavily starch my fabric before I begin, it keeps the fabric from fraying and holds the creases well. (I prefer Mary Ellen's Best Press)</div>
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Remeber, precision counts! Be careful with all your folds for a great end result.</div>
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Start with your square facing right side up<br />
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Fold your square in half, pressing the crease well<br />
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Open square back up<br />
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Fold in half other direction, pressing the crease well<br />
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Unfold and turn square over, so wrong side is facing up<br />
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Your crease lines should resemble "cross hairs"<br />
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Bring the point of one corner up to center of "cross hairs", matching raw edges with crease lines<br />
Press crease<br />
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Repeat on all corners, carefully lining up all edges<br />
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As you go try not to press out your previous creases<br />
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Fold the bottom edge up to the center point<br />
Press this crease well, make sure you do not press out your other creases<br />
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Repeat, folding the top edge down to the center point<br />
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Press this crease well, make sure you do not press out your other creases
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Open these folds back out<br />
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Fold in sides, the same as you did the top and bottom and press creases<br />
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Open out again<br />
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Fold the left side in again on the crease line<br />
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Fold the top down along the crease,<br />
"pinching" the corner up and out where they meet<br />
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Working clock-wise, fold each side in along the creases and pinching up the corners forming "dog ears"<br />
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If you push each "dog ear" in the same direction it should look like a pinwheel<br />
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Slip your finger into each corner to open it up and push it down into place<br />
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Repeat on each corner/ "dog-ear"<br />
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Pressing well when all are flat<br />
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It will now look like 4 squares (fig. 4)<br />
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Pull back the inside corner of each square<br />
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Use your fingers to flip it out and over, smoothing and shaping as necessary<br />
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This is your petal!<br />
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Repeat on each square, forming 4 total petals<br />
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On the back of your flower there are 4 triangles<br />
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Open these triangles back out<br />
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(your flower block is now "on point", when you rotate it the petals with point up & down and left & right, instead of towards the corners. see next photo)<br />
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Press those creases out so that they lay flat - avoid pressing your petals!<br />
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Take a few tiny stitches in the center, sewing down the points of your folds so your flower doesn't come un-done<br />
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This is what the back of your flower should look like<br />
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You can add a button, bead or a cluster of french knots to the center of your flower<br />
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Fold the petals back down and add a little fray check to the raw edges to keep your flower looking fresh,<br />
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Keep the petals folded down when you sew this flower into a seam or block, open them back up when your project is finished<br />
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You can make these flowers any size, tiny ones are especially sweet!<br />
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Wouldn't these be perfect set in a corner or as a block on a quilt?</div>
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Don't be afraid to use them in clothing either -these babies are hardy enough to stand up to the use!</div>
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I made this outfit for my daughter, and she wore it for at least 4 years before we "retired" it, and the flowers still look great! </div>
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I used fray check on the edges, and washed this skirt on a delicate setting to extend the life. After washing I press the flowers flat before folding the petals out - they still look as crisp as the day I made them.
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<span style="font-size: large;">What will you use these flowers in?</span></div>
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