Today is January 6, 2009
Make This My Homepage
Bookmark This Site
My Account Sewing Extras Product Reviews Newsletters Sewing Material
Visit our other great magazine sites:   Quilters-World.com  CreativeKnittingMagazine.com
 
Sewing Savvy is your best resource for free sewing projects, information about charitable sewing and more - check here first for great sewing room set-ups, pattern organization, new fabrics and "in" sewing embellishments. This is THE place to find quality information about sewing, sewing techniques, tips and the best sewing supplies.

Sewing Extras

GIFTS & ACCESSORIES -- <br> Little Scrappy Pincushions

Tapestry Tied Vest

By Janis Bullis
Add tailored sophistication to a simple tapestry vest by trimming it with coordinated handmade bias tape.
Get this project

Julie's Journal

Trials and Tribulations

Following is a journal of my trials and tribulations embellished with some sewing humor as I continually strive to sew the perfect project.

It's always interesting the types of conversations we get involved in at the offices of Sewing Savvy magazine. Just recently, we had a discussion on the proper way to press. Pressing is a simple technique that can turn an "okay" project into a...

More

Sew Smart & Savvy

Q

Inner Thigh Alterations

I have a fairly large waist, so when the waist fits, the legs are always too big in the back and sides. How do I alter for this?

Linda A. Shellabarger
VIA E-MAIL

See the Answer and More

Product Review

Create Your Own Softie

Create Your Own Softie

Softies are just what they sound like they should be: soft, fluffy sculptures made from scraps of fabric, bits of trim and small amounts of stuffing, all hand-sewn together. They are delightful to...

More

In This Issue

SEW FUN & FAST -- Baby Valentine

SEW FUN & FAST -- Baby Valentine

By Lorine Mason
From the January 2009 issue.
The perfect valentine for the new cherub in your life, a basic bodysuit is quickly transformed into a delightfully sweet outfit complete with matching socks and hair band.
More