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Etsy Sunday - Moop!
What’s Moop? No I didn’t misspell mop, Moop is one of my favorite sellers on Etsy! They specialize in finely-crafted bags, wallets and other accessories - they are the originators of Etsy’s’ “It” bag, which is a large tote with top panels and pleats. It’s soooo freakin’ cute and really well made - a deadly combination when it comes to online shopping…
New Classes!
Howdy Crafters!
We have just added some new classes - Mommy and Me Craft Hour and Survival Sewing!
Mommy and Me Craft Hour is a great class for parents and kids that focuses on an easy project. Each session will feature two projects - one for the lil’ ones (3 - 5) and one for the bigger ones (ages 6/7 - 10).
Survival Sewing is for those who want to know how to fix a fallen hem or repair a ripped seam on their favorite khakis!
I hope you are having a great weekend - we had so much fun today in our classes that Saturday just flew by! Thanks to Leni, Kelly, Sofia and Renee for the Gocco awesomeness and all the fun making the super crafty felt totes!
Sarah
Just in Case You Missed it - New Hours!
Hey hey crafty peeps!
This is just a reminder that starting June 3rd, Sew Crafty will be open for classes and:
Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.
Monday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Sewing Lounge/Open Studio Time and Gocco Lab time
We will be closed this Sunday (June 1) and Monday (June 2) - so if you want to drop by, come by the weekend of June 7th!
Have a great weekend and don’t forget to make something!
Sarah
Since I’m a Geek…
Ok - I have a confession. I’m a geek. Everyone that knows me can stop going “Really? You don’t say?” in a sarcastic voice - this is for the other peeps!
Since I’m a geek and I love crafts, it stands to be reasoned that I did a high pitched squeal when I found this. Awwwwwww yeah! It’s all about the crafts that make my geeky little heart sing (yes I realize that is geeky to say - who cares? I’m out and proud!)
*Apparently, Craftster user Jessil is also getting her geek on - yay!
New To Buying Fabric?
I can still remember the first time I bought fabric.
I was like 12 years old and terrified. Jo Ann’s was a vast land of uncharted territory and I was dazed by the sparkling lame and terrified by the unfamiliar nature of fabric stores. I remember thinking “How do I buy fabric? Do I cut it myself? Do I carry it somewhere to be cut? This is confusing…”
If you’re buying fabric for the first time ever, these tips might help you avoid the cold sweat that fabric stores can sometimes cause!
1. Know your project: If you are buying fabric for a specific pattern or project, bring the materials list, or better yet, the pattern jacket , with you to the store. This way you can make sure you don’t miss anything or get the wrong type of fabric for what you are creating (if it says use cotton or linen and you end up with silk disappointment will ensue).
2. Grab the bolt, get to steppin’: Yes – you have to lug the bolt to the cutting table and let one of those old ladies cut it for you. Don’t bring your own scissors and try to do it yourself. Not that you would *cough* Sarah at 12 *cough* One exception: at High Fashion Home, ask a salesperson for assistance so you don’t crush yourself with one of the huge decorator bolts.
3. Don’t lose your slip! The cutting table lady will give you a slip with all of your cut fabric’s prices on it. Bring it with you to the register and hand it to the checkout lady – she’ll take it from there!
4. Don’t Forget Your Notions: Notions are a big part of many projects – so make sure to check your pattern jacket for what you will need. Nothing sucks more than getting home from the store and starting on your project, only to find out you need elastic and fusible interfacing (which you don’t have).
Once you get the first experience under your belt, you’ll be able to walk in there like you own the place and get your craft supply shopping on in style! Just think of all the possibilities that lie within each bolt of fabric…
*Photo by Decor8
