A Cloth Merchant

Geek out on machine mechanics!

Nanette Webb

If you've ever wondered how the sewing machine makes a stitch, these are the videos for you!  Skip through the YouTube ads at the beginning and you are welcomed into the world of Groz-Beckert. They are a German manufacturer of high-tech industrial sewing, weaving and knitting machines.  But they clearly have a great animations department that makes these fascinating videos!  Ejoy! ~Nan  


Electric Sequined Laurel

Nan

A few weeks ago we met with our fabric rep, Diana,  and ordered some fantastic new fabric. I mentioned that Nan and I fell in love with this brown corded sequins net, mostly because the swatch was layered over a brilliant blue and the combination was so stunning. Check it out: I layered the sequins […]

Fur Trapper Hat / Aviator Hat Tutorial: Part 2

Debbie

Okay, let’s finish this hat! So, we’ve got the outer shell of the hat, and the lining from part 1. Now we need to put all of the little pieces together. Sew together the fur pieces to their corresponding pieces cut from the main fabric, right sides together. Watch out, the fur will creep a […]

Sunday Gift Guide: Lollipop Bag

Debbie

I am very selfish when it comes to sewing. I don’t think I’ve made a single thing for someone else. Although I once made a dress for my sister, but it was identical to the one I had already made for myself. But her birthday is next week, and I still need to get her […]

Great blog for basic tutorials

Nan

I had to share this great blog for basic tutorials that I stumbled across… There are tips for tucks, how to sew in piping, making a scalloped hem, how to do a rolled hem, bias binding facing and bound seams, and many others. While I don’t yet have her book in the shop, I’m going […]