Copyright (c) 2009 CraftStylish.com en-us CraftStylish - SewStylishMagazine's posts http://www.craftstylish.com/profile/SewStylishMagazine Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:39:22 -0500 CraftStylish - SewStylishMagazine's posts http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.craftstylish.com/profile/SewStylishMagazine 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 SewStylishMagazine
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 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:25:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51679/how-to-make-a-scalloped-front-skirt http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51679/how-to-make-a-scalloped-front-skirt Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Design a skirt with a scalloped front reminiscent of Christopher Kane's innovative Spring '09 collection ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51679/how-to-make-a-scalloped-front-skirt Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:15:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/50776/how-to-easily-hem-sheer-fabrics http://www.craftstylish.com/item/50776/how-to-easily-hem-sheer-fabrics Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Finish transparent edges with this simple-to-sew couture technique. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/50776/how-to-easily-hem-sheer-fabrics Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:43:34 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51041/sewstylish-fall-fashion-challenge http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51041/sewstylish-fall-fashion-challenge Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Enter the SewStylish Fall Fashion Contest for the chance to win over $1,200 in prizes. You could take home a new embroidery machine and other great prizes. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51041/sewstylish-fall-fashion-challenge Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:34:35 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51047/sewstylish-fall-fashion-challenge-official-rules http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51047/sewstylish-fall-fashion-challenge-official-rules Posted by SewStylishMagazine
The official rules for the SewStylish Fall Fashion Challenge. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51047/sewstylish-fall-fashion-challenge-official-rules Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/50765/how-to-sew-cuffed-shorts http://www.craftstylish.com/item/50765/how-to-sew-cuffed-shorts Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Make a pair of super-cute cropped and cuffed shorts perfect for summer. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/50765/how-to-sew-cuffed-shorts Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:39:47 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48931/the-winner-of-the-the-sewstylish-spring-fashion-challenge-is http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48931/the-winner-of-the-the-sewstylish-spring-fashion-challenge-is Posted by SewStylishMagazine
You picked the winner. Find out who won the SewStylish Spring Fashion Challenge. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48931/the-winner-of-the-the-sewstylish-spring-fashion-challenge-is Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:51:56 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44728/sewstylish-spring-fashion-challenge-official-rules http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44728/sewstylish-spring-fashion-challenge-official-rules SewStylishMagazine
Official Rules for SewStylish Spring Fashion Challenge. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44728/sewstylish-spring-fashion-challenge-official-rules Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4165/one-hour-wide-belt http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4165/one-hour-wide-belt Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Got an hour? Make a stunning and stylish wide sash with our pdf project plans. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4165/one-hour-wide-belt Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1226/on-newsstands-sew-stylish-spring-2008 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1226/on-newsstands-sew-stylish-spring-2008 Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Our latest issue teaches you to design like the pros! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1226/on-newsstands-sew-stylish-spring-2008 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/876/an-inside-look-at-the-craft-hobby-show http://www.craftstylish.com/item/876/an-inside-look-at-the-craft-hobby-show Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Handcrafted fashion and Vanna White ruled the runway at Anaheim, California's Craft & Hobby Association Winter Show. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/876/an-inside-look-at-the-craft-hobby-show Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/837/top-10-fabrics-source-list http://www.craftstylish.com/item/837/top-10-fabrics-source-list Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Where do you go when you absolutely gotta have a truly amazing fabric? To the World Wide Web, of course. So go ahead and ready your mouse! Here are more than one hundred retailers, each with a to-drool-over selection of fabrics. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/837/top-10-fabrics-source-list Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/762/oh-so-common-terms http://www.craftstylish.com/item/762/oh-so-common-terms Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Here’s our debut “Sewing as a Second Language” course, which can also be found in Sew Stylish Volume 1. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/762/oh-so-common-terms Fri, 28 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/779/the-first-ever-sew-stylish-photo-shoot http://www.craftstylish.com/item/779/the-first-ever-sew-stylish-photo-shoot Posted by SewStylishMagazine
There are many stories left on the cutting room floor when we publish an issue of the magazine. Enjoy this free download from our magazine exploring a behind the scenes view of our very first photoshoot. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/779/the-first-ever-sew-stylish-photo-shoot Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/881/bending-the-rules-to-fit-your-sewing-styles http://www.craftstylish.com/item/881/bending-the-rules-to-fit-your-sewing-styles Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Author Amy Karol's book about how to make sewing work for you. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/881/bending-the-rules-to-fit-your-sewing-styles Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/913/loop-your-creativity http://www.craftstylish.com/item/913/loop-your-creativity Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Three fashion-forward FIT professors teach you to make stylish and inexpensive belts in their new book. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/913/loop-your-creativity Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/914/spring-sewing-lingo http://www.craftstylish.com/item/914/spring-sewing-lingo Posted by SewStylishMagazine
A dictionary of sewing terms straight from the pages of our "Quick Stuff to Sew" edition. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/914/spring-sewing-lingo Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1009/cool-tips-for-conquering-leather http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1009/cool-tips-for-conquering-leather SewStylishMagazine
Leather is a tricky fabric to find under the foot of your sewing machine. Here's some tips to make the tough fabric easier. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1009/cool-tips-for-conquering-leather Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/935/pink-loves-brown http://www.craftstylish.com/item/935/pink-loves-brown Posted by SewStylishMagazine
A website that sells cute cards and notebooks features designs sure to appeal to seamstresses. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/935/pink-loves-brown Thu, 20 Dec 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/940/project-runway-in-connecticut http://www.craftstylish.com/item/940/project-runway-in-connecticut Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Upcoming fashion folks from designers to students to models converged on Connecticut. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/940/project-runway-in-connecticut Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:10:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1989/subversive-seamster http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1989/subversive-seamster Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Subversive Seamster is a guide on how to transform seemingly unwearable thrift-store finds into unique clothes and accessories. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1989/subversive-seamster Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1236/where-we-shopped http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1236/where-we-shopped Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Our Embellishments issue had us sourcing gorgeous crafting supplies near and far. Here's what we bought and where. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1236/where-we-shopped Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1272/prairie-girl-quiz http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1272/prairie-girl-quiz Posted by SewStylishMagazine
What kind of prairie girl are you? Take this quiz to find out if you rule the fashion frontier. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1272/prairie-girl-quiz Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:10:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1977/american-fashion-review http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1977/american-fashion-review Posted by SewStylishMagazine
American Fashion is visually stimulating and establishes thought-provoking connections to great movements in history that are not customarily associated with fashion. The timeline is extended over the past eighty years and delves into: cultural, political, economic, and social elements that have influenced fashion. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1977/american-fashion-review Tue, 20 Nov 2007 11:55:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1979/the-latest-sewing-lingo http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1979/the-latest-sewing-lingo Posted by SewStylishMagazine
A dictionary of sewing terms straight from the pages of Sew Stylish Embellishments. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1979/the-latest-sewing-lingo Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:15:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4036/sew-a-back-friendly-pillow http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4036/sew-a-back-friendly-pillow Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Every sit against a hard chair and stand up with an aching back? Us too. In this project, we show you how to make a cute pillow that solves the problem. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4036/sew-a-back-friendly-pillow Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1153/video-knit-a-furry-scarf http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1153/video-knit-a-furry-scarf Posted by SewStylishMagazine
In this video, Tina Hilton shows you how to knit this gorgeous scarf. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1153/video-knit-a-furry-scarf Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1274/tie-on-a-button-bracelet http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1274/tie-on-a-button-bracelet Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Here's an opportunity to create a fanciful, stylish bracelet out of buttons. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1274/tie-on-a-button-bracelet Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1177/video-what-a-crush-velvet-crush-that-is http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1177/video-what-a-crush-velvet-crush-that-is Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Christine Jonson shows us how to make crushed velvet fabric from scratch. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1177/video-what-a-crush-velvet-crush-that-is Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1181/video-straighten-your-grain http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1181/video-straighten-your-grain Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Sarah Veblen will show you how to find and straighten the lengthwise and crosswise grains on your trickiest fabrics. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1181/video-straighten-your-grain Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1287/strike-a-pose-theres-nothing-to-it-vogue http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1287/strike-a-pose-theres-nothing-to-it-vogue Posted by SewStylishMagazine
A well-edited volume by top-quality purveyors, Rizzoli, condenses the best of Vogue magazine into coffee-table format. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1287/strike-a-pose-theres-nothing-to-it-vogue Mon, 06 Aug 2007 13:45:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3750/hot-stuff-bonus-purse http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3750/hot-stuff-bonus-purse Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Here's extra details on how to make the bonus clutch bag from SewStylish. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3750/hot-stuff-bonus-purse Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1291/make-your-very-own-fitting-assistant http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1291/make-your-very-own-fitting-assistant Posted by SewStylishMagazine
This tutorial teaches you to create a custom fitting form on the cheap. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1291/make-your-very-own-fitting-assistant Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1188/video-get-your-paint-on http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1188/video-get-your-paint-on Posted by SewStylishMagazine
See Laura Murray demonstrate the tricks of the Paintstiks trade. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1188/video-get-your-paint-on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1293/sun-savvy-fabric http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1293/sun-savvy-fabric Posted by SewStylishMagazine
New high-tech fabrics can add an extra layer of sun protection. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1293/sun-savvy-fabric Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2676/seamsters-become-lounge-lizards http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2676/seamsters-become-lounge-lizards Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Sewing lounges have been popping up across the country. Find a lounge near you and watch this video of Sew Subversive authors, Hope Meng, Melissa Alvarado, and Melissa Rannels as they give us a tour of their Stitch Lounge. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2676/seamsters-become-lounge-lizards Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:45:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2674/seamsters-become-lounge-lizards http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2674/seamsters-become-lounge-lizards SewStylishMagazine
Sewing lounges have been popping up across the country. Find a lounge near you and join the community. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2674/seamsters-become-lounge-lizards Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1405/video-sewing-with-silk-helpful-hints http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1405/video-sewing-with-silk-helpful-hints Posted by SewStylishMagazine
TV host Sandra Betzina shows us some easy tips for working with silk. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1405/video-sewing-with-silk-helpful-hints Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1295/vionnet-the-greatest-dressmaker http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1295/vionnet-the-greatest-dressmaker Posted by SewStylishMagazine
A book about Madeleine Vionnet, often referred to as the greatest dressmaker in the world. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1295/vionnet-the-greatest-dressmaker Thu, 24 May 2007 15:45:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1623/video-dont-be-daunted-by-darts http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1623/video-dont-be-daunted-by-darts Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Learn how to sew a smooth, flat dart, as shown in this video from the Sew Stylish Red Carpet Ready issue. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1623/video-dont-be-daunted-by-darts Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3749/ballistic-for-balenciaga http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3749/ballistic-for-balenciaga SewStylishMagazine
This book is a must-read for fans of classic, beautiful fashion. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3749/ballistic-for-balenciaga Mon, 09 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1283/test-drive-your-pattern http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1283/test-drive-your-pattern Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Follow along with longtime sewer and author Sarah Veblen to see how to make a test garment out of unbleached cotton muslin. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1283/test-drive-your-pattern Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:10:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1595/lucky-you-more-red-carpet-ready-tips http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1595/lucky-you-more-red-carpet-ready-tips SewStylishMagazine
Here are some great sewing tips from the brilliant members of PACC, which we just couldn't fit into our latest issue. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1595/lucky-you-more-red-carpet-ready-tips Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:55:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1594/backless-bra-dilemma-solved http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1594/backless-bra-dilemma-solved SewStylishMagazine
Create an instant backless bra to wear with your new backless dress by using a waist stay. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1594/backless-bra-dilemma-solved Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1593/gday-godet http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1593/gday-godet SewStylishMagazine
Learn how to prepare a pattern in order to sew a godet in your skirt. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1593/gday-godet Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:25:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1599/lowdown-on-the-lingo http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1599/lowdown-on-the-lingo Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Here is our new and improved dictionary of common terms from Sew Stylish Red Carpet Ready. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1599/lowdown-on-the-lingo Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:10:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1597/sheer-advice http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1597/sheer-advice Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Here are some great tips for sewing with sheer fabric. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1597/sheer-advice Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1399/video-visit-a-fabric-store-with-sew-stylish-magazine http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1399/video-visit-a-fabric-store-with-sew-stylish-magazine Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Take a virtual tour of one of our favorite fabric stores with Lisa Summerell. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1399/video-visit-a-fabric-store-with-sew-stylish-magazine Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/830/a-measurement-chart-of-your-very-own http://www.craftstylish.com/item/830/a-measurement-chart-of-your-very-own Posted by SewStylishMagazine
Download our personal measurement chart to keep your measurements handy next time you go to the fabric store. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/830/a-measurement-chart-of-your-very-own Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/833/video-using-your-iron-really-does-pay-off http://www.craftstylish.com/item/833/video-using-your-iron-really-does-pay-off Posted by SewStylishMagazine
You can sew the straightest seam EVER, but if you don’t press it perfectly, it will look an all-out mess! In this video Ann Steeves will demonstrate how to perfectly press a garment. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/833/video-using-your-iron-really-does-pay-off Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/853/video-tie-a-wide-belt-like-a-pro http://www.craftstylish.com/item/853/video-tie-a-wide-belt-like-a-pro Posted by SewStylishMagazine
A wide belt is a hot commodity in fashion circles these days. Watch a video showing how to wrap and tie one with panache ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/853/video-tie-a-wide-belt-like-a-pro Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1012/all-you-ever-need-to-know-to-define-your-own-style http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1012/all-you-ever-need-to-know-to-define-your-own-style Posted by SewStylishMagazine
A new book about style from Nina Garcia, a judge on Project Runway, tells you all you need to know to develop your personal look. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/1012/all-you-ever-need-to-know-to-define-your-own-style