Sewing Room Wreath

Any sewist would be so proud to have this cute little wreath on their sewing room wall. It makes a very nice gift too.
SEWING ROOM CRAFT: This small wreath is one of the cutest things I've ever done. It only takes about an hour. Going through old projects, I found the bare wreath and just kind of got carried away with my bottle of glue.

1. First I chose 3 coloured ribbons, each about 2 yds. long.

2. Taking all 3 lengths in one hand, wind them around the wreath and tie a bow at the top.

3. Now comes the fun part. Search around your sewing space for odd buttons and notions. Glue these on the wreath with your favourite craft glue. The more the better.

4. I glued ribbon roses on top of old, large coat buttons. There is also a bodkin, a thimble, a bobbin, some 1" fabric swatches, odd coloured buttons and sewing charms. Anything you can find.

4. Cover the wreath with these small notions until it suits your taste. Leave overnight until the glue is completely dry.

This is a cute little wreath to hang over your machine or on your door and just the gift for someone who sews or quilts.

Mary Wilkins has three grown children and six perfect grandchildren. Completely self taught, she has been sewing, and crafting for over 30 years. Her website http://www.sew-whats-new.com has been recognized in many sewing magazines and newsletters alike.

Sewing ??? A Wonderful Pastime

To think that in the beginning the only sewing patterns used were to measure from ankle to dirt and chop off the animal skin so that it would not drag on the ground. Now you can get sewing patterns for everything from a simple square sewn together to create a throw pillow to an elaborate wedding dress. You can find sewing patterns by the thousands at any fabric or specialty store, and find specialized catalogues, which cater to custom sewing patterns for any size and style. You can now also buy sewing patterns online from all the classic pattern manufacturers, and the technology of the internet allows formerly unknown pattern manufacturers a chance for the spotlight.

Sewing patterns are simply sheets of tissue paper, which are marked with the dimensions needed in order to produce the garment pictured on the front of the package. When laying sewing patterns on the fabric be sure to avoid laying them on the wrong size or against the wrong part of the grain. It is advisable to take a sewing class before you tackle a pattern, which can be daunting to the novice seamstress.

Sewing can be a wonderful pastime. Sewing patterns for clothes, plush toys, home d??cor, etc. are endless. Stop in any fabric store and look at the array of fabrics to compliment your home d??cor or your fashion statement. Many fabric shops offer free or low cost sewing lessons. If you need a wonderful hobby, then sewing could be your answer.

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