Copyright (c) 2009 CraftStylish.com en-us CraftStylish - "BeSewStylish: Basic Training To Unleash Your Creativity" blog entries http://www.craftstylish.com/blog/sewstylish Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:15:40 -0500 CraftStylish - "BeSewStylish: Basic Training To Unleash Your Creativity" blog entries http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.craftstylish.com/blog/sewstylish Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:35:33 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55601/project-runway-season-6-finale http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55601/project-runway-season-6-finale Posted by Victoria North
We have reached the "make it work moment." Which designer is the winner of this season of Project Runway? ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55601/project-runway-season-6-finale Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54335/new-use-for-tailors-chalk http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54335/new-use-for-tailors-chalk Posted by Threads Magazine
Place one triangular piece of tailor's chalk in a box with your silver jewelry to keep it tarnish-free. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54335/new-use-for-tailors-chalk Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:16:49 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55593/check-out-the-threads-halloween-contest-winners http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55593/check-out-the-threads-halloween-contest-winners Posted by Nicole Smith
This year Threads challenged you all to create the ghouliest, scariest, most creative, and coolest costumes for a chance to win a prize pack from Threads. Check out who won. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55593/check-out-the-threads-halloween-contest-winners Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55329/what-was-your-very-first-sewing-project http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55329/what-was-your-very-first-sewing-project Nicole Smith
From A-line skirts to pajama pants, each of us has a unique story of what project they first learned to sew on. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55329/what-was-your-very-first-sewing-project Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:15:34 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55472/how-to-sew-velvet-like-a-pro http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55472/how-to-sew-velvet-like-a-pro Posted by Nicole Smith
It's that time of year when velvet starts making its triumphant comeback with holiday dresses for girls of all ages. Get tips from the pros who can sew it best. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55472/how-to-sew-velvet-like-a-pro Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:44:32 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55332/project-runway-finale-part-1 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55332/project-runway-finale-part-1 Posted by Victoria North
What did Tim find while visiting the final three designers? Boredom. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55332/project-runway-finale-part-1 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54332/easy-turning-through-the-seam http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54332/easy-turning-through-the-seam Posted by Threads Magazine
Whether you're making a pillow or a sash, use this tip to help you sew anything needed to be turned right-side out. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54332/easy-turning-through-the-seam Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:35:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55283/rent-designer-clothes-for-a-fraction-of-the-price http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55283/rent-designer-clothes-for-a-fraction-of-the-price Posted by Nicole Smith
Short on cash but need a killer dress for Friday night? Try Rent the Runway for a mail-order designer dress rental. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55283/rent-designer-clothes-for-a-fraction-of-the-price Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55328/whats-your-favorite-fabric-to-sew http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55328/whats-your-favorite-fabric-to-sew Nicole Smith
There's a whole world of fabric out there. Which is your favorite to sew? ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55328/whats-your-favorite-fabric-to-sew Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55235/how-to-make-a-lace-trimmed-silk-scarf http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55235/how-to-make-a-lace-trimmed-silk-scarf Posted by SewStylish Magazine
Pair buttery soft silk with lace for an of-the-moment seasonless scarf. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55235/how-to-make-a-lace-trimmed-silk-scarf Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:05:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55210/what-sewing-mistake-has-taught-you-the-most http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55210/what-sewing-mistake-has-taught-you-the-most Nicole Smith
We all do it--that's why we all have a seam-ripper at the ready. What sewing mistake taught you the most? ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55210/what-sewing-mistake-has-taught-you-the-most Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54329/make-a-pressing-dauber http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54329/make-a-pressing-dauber Posted by Threads Magazine
Make a handy pressing tool just like the one professional tailor's use using scraps of fabric. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54329/make-a-pressing-dauber Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:50:22 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55098/enter-the-threads-halloween-costume-contest-for-a-chance-to-win http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55098/enter-the-threads-halloween-costume-contest-for-a-chance-to-win Posted by Threads Magazine
Enter your handmade costumes into the Threads Magazine Halloween costume gallery and you could be one of five winners to take home a Threads prize pack. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55098/enter-the-threads-halloween-costume-contest-for-a-chance-to-win Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:45:08 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55048/how-to-applique-a-t-shirt-with-roses http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55048/how-to-applique-a-t-shirt-with-roses Posted by Victoria North
CraftStylish favorite Kayte Terry shares a project from her new book, Appliqué Your Way. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55048/how-to-applique-a-t-shirt-with-roses Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:50:53 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55008/and-the-5-winners-of-twinkle-sews-are http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55008/and-the-5-winners-of-twinkle-sews-are Posted by Victoria North
Find out if you were one of the lucky winners of Wenlan Chia's new book Twinkle Sews. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55008/and-the-5-winners-of-twinkle-sews-are Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54580/book-giveaway-twinkle-sews-by-wenlan-chia http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54580/book-giveaway-twinkle-sews-by-wenlan-chia Posted by Nicole Smith
Comment on this post by November 3rd for a chance to win one of five free copies of Wenlan Chia's new book. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54580/book-giveaway-twinkle-sews-by-wenlan-chia Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51351/stray-threads-become-artistic-cards http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51351/stray-threads-become-artistic-cards Posted by Threads Magazine
Recycle used lint roller papers that were used to clean up your thread mess and transform them into works of art. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51351/stray-threads-become-artistic-cards Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54084/which-holiday-do-you-like-to-sew-for-and-why http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54084/which-holiday-do-you-like-to-sew-for-and-why Nicole Smith
Do you look forward to making Halloween costumes every year or do you love decking the halls with homemade gifts in the Christmas or Hanukkah season? ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54084/which-holiday-do-you-like-to-sew-for-and-why Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:52:14 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54307/project-runway-episode-10-recap http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54307/project-runway-episode-10-recap Posted by Nicole Smith
This week the designers created ensembles inspired by destinations. Did you agree with who the judges sent home this week? Cast your vote now. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54307/project-runway-episode-10-recap Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51349/keep-fabric-steady-while-ironing-with-a-magnet http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51349/keep-fabric-steady-while-ironing-with-a-magnet Posted by Threads Magazine
Magnets can be a sewers best friend at the ironing board. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51349/keep-fabric-steady-while-ironing-with-a-magnet