Monthly Archives: October 2011
Sewing for Kids
by Chelsey Barnes That is, sewing things for kids, not teaching kids how to sew. If I ever get around to teaching a child how to sew, I may do a post on that, but for now you’ll have to … Continue reading
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Thrift to Fashion – Linens Edition
by Laura Ulak You have exhausted your attic for inspiration for costuming. You have used your old wedding dress and formal outfits, leather coats, and those old Christmas tree ornaments. Where else could you possibly find raw materials for use … Continue reading
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The Top 10 Specialty Feet That Costumers Should Know About
By Renee Larson Most sewing machines these days come with many different feet. Mainstays usually include a straight stitch foot, a zipper foot and a buttonholer. However, if your machine doesn’t have any additional feet, these are the ones to … Continue reading
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An Overview of Victorian Fancy Dress
by Laura McBeth Vetter It’s that special time of the season when the masses join those of us who love to play dress-up all year round. Because the Victorians shared the same fondness for costume, Fancy Dress balls became very … Continue reading
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Thrift to Fashion – Steampunk
Written by Laura Ulak Earlier this year we did a Steampunk Thrift to Fashion review of a Steampunk fashion show that the Wench Posse did. As we draw closer to the Steampunk Christmas Carol Event we have happening on Dec. … Continue reading
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Halloween Costume Contest for MNSOC 2011
Here are the seven simple rules for entering our annual costume contest: 1. Make a costume! You can alter a premade costume, modify regular clothing, glue/duct tape/staple objects together, or sew the whole kit and caboodle from scratch. However, you … Continue reading
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Thrift to Fashion – Leather Edition
Written by Laura Ulak Think you don’t have anything to wear in your closet to a costume event? Are you SURE? Because that old leather jacket from High School might be just what you need. Reclaiming leather from old jackets … Continue reading
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The Top 10 Things People Do to Screw Up Their Sewing Machines and How to Fix Them
By Renee Larson If you have a big messy knot of thread underneath your fabric when you are sewing this is called “nesting.” Nesting of thread on the bottom of your sewing is most often caused by mis-threading. Check your … Continue reading
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Thrift to Fashion – Formal Wear Edition
Written by Laura Ulak Almost everyone has one in their attic, their closet, or in storage somewhere. The thrift stores always have at least 2 or 3. And not everyone has children who A) can fit into them to wear … Continue reading
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A Q&A with Treasured Garment Restoration
Treasured Garment Restoration is a specialty branch of St. Croix and White Way Cleaners located in Stillwater, MN. We recently spoke with Polly Nemec, the Owner and Sr. VP of TGR and she was kind enough to answer some questions … Continue reading
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