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Project Runway Ep. 4 Recap

Nicole Smith, editor | September 11th, 20093 comments

This week's challenge was to make create garments for "the models of the runway". Were the designers able to live up to the high expectations of their models?

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Use a lightbulb for easy pressing

Threads Magazine, contributor | September 11th, 20092 comments

Quickly press small fabric and garment pieces with a light bulb.

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How to Embroider a Basic T-shirt Dress

Nicole Smith, editor | September 9th, 20097 comments

Jacquard fabric paint and a bit of embroidery turn a basic T-shirt dress into a stunner. Embroiderer extraordinaire, Erika Kern, created this floral design that can be paired with black leggings or jeans for an effortlessly stylish look.

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Project Runway Ep. 3 Recap

Nicole Smith, editor | September 4th, 20093 comments

Yet another week has gone by and another designer was sent home. Click to vote now and comment on who you thought should have won or lost. See all of the designs along with exclusive behind-the-scenes images from Brother.

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Keep bobbins and spools together

Threads Magazine, contributor | September 4th, 20093 comments

Keep bobbins and spools organized with rubber bands.

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Get to Know Fabric Designer and Author Heather Ross

Misa Giroux, contributor | September 1st, 2009

In the newest SewStylish, we had a quick interview with Heather Ross, author of Weekend Sewing. Read on for even more with Heather and her quirky inspirations

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Project Runway, Episode 2 Recap

Nicole Smith, editor | August 28th, 20091 comment

Read on to see all of this week's designs and vote on your favorites.

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Reuse plastic bags for smooth sewing

Threads Magazine, contributor | August 28th, 20091 comment

Use recycled plastic bags to help tame tricky fabrics.

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Don't Miss Project Runway Tonight

Nicole Smith, editor | August 27th, 20091 comment

Don't forget to tune into Lifetime at 10/9c tonight for episode 2 of Project Runway. Then come back here to vote on your favorites.

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How to Make a Scalloped Front Skirt

SewStylish Magazine, | August 26th, 20094 comments

Design a skirt with a scalloped front reminiscent of Christopher Kane's innovative Spring '09 collection

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Miss Universe Pageant Puts Costumes and Gowns on Display

Nicole Smith, editor | August 24th, 20098 comments

Last night the 2009 Miss Universe pageant was broadcast worldwide from the Bahamas. Aside from the gowns we normally expect, this year each contestant wore extravagant costumes to represent their countries.

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Project Runway, Episode 1 Recap

Nicole Smith, editor | August 21st, 200913 comments

This season of Project Runway kicked off last night, and the designers showed off their red-carpet-ready sewing skills. Comment and dish on who you thought was in and who was out.

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Tame your bobbin tails

Threads Magazine, contributor | August 21st, 20092 comments

With all the different colors and types of thread I use, my bobbins were really a mess. My husband came up with a great idea to correct this problem using 7⁄8-inch transparent tubing from the hardware store.

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What are you sewing for fall?

Nicole Smith, editor | August 21st, 200910 comments

Back-to-school clothes or your next favorite new jacket? Share what you're sewing for fall.

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New Season of Project Runway starts tonight!

Nicole Smith, editor | August 20th, 2009

Be sure to tune into Lifetime tonight (10/9c) for the season premiere of Project Runway, and come back to CraftStylish to dish who you thought did or didn't "make it work."

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