WovenFuse2 – Better than the Best

WovenFuse2 – Better than the Best

Well here I am, still in California after planning a 3 week vacation here! 2 weeks into my vacation my sister suffered a hemorrhagic stroke! With this type of stroke 1/3 recover with no deficits, 1/3 recover with some debilitating results, and 1/3 die. So far it...

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How to Sew Around Sharp Corners

How to Sew Around Sharp Corners

Diane is an ex fashion professional turned bag maker. When she’s not sewing or developing killer new patterns you can find her walking her dog along the sunny canal banks of Worsley.About Diane Spencer OggAlways too much going through my head. I am a born...

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WATER PROOFING FABRIC WITH ODICOAT

WATER PROOFING FABRIC WITH ODICOAT

Well I tried something new!  Not difficult, but I do think there are a few tips to learn to perfecting this process. I'm talking about waterproofing my fabric with Odicoat for a classic zip around wallet by Maggy55.  I want to do this pattern in leather but my leather...

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How wovenFuse came to life

How wovenFuse came to life

I've been running a group of some sort for several years. Way before wovenFuse came into my life, I ran an all-craft group. It was difficult to maintain all crafts and stay on top. Since sewing is my main craft, I did cater to sewing. Periodically I ran sew-a-longs. I...

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About Blogging…me?

About Blogging…me?

Blog??  Me??  An introvert at its best!  A non-communicator!  Words just don’t come to me!  I’ve never been able to ad-lib.  I remember trying to teach a Sunday school class when i was young. I had to memorize all I was going to teach. That was over in just a few...

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Price Comparison wovenFuse vs. ShapeFlex 101

Price Comparison wovenFuse vs. ShapeFlex 101

How does WovenFuse® compare in price?I sell this amazing product to help others, especially those on fixed incomes like me, to afford them the ability to craft! Sewing is healing! Its rewarding! Its fun creating! It takes our minds off of the pain so many of us endure...

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Bag Making Tips

Bag Making Tips

I just came across this blog that not only gives bag making tips, it gives tips on tools and supplies. It is called The Nosy Pepper. It give tips on reducing bulk when making bags, tips on using domestic machines, and even tips on inserting zippers. Cyndi is a mother...

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Woven Versus Non-Woven Interfacing

Woven Versus Non-Woven Interfacing

Dog Under My Desk had a good article on woven vs non-woven so I thought it would be useful here. Interfacing – Woven vs. Non-Woven I have been working with interfacing a lot this week. I had started to write what quickly turned into a long, overwhelming rant about...

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