Copyright (c) 2009 CraftStylish.com en-us CraftStylish - _nikki_'s posts http://www.craftstylish.com/profile/_nikki_ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:36:56 -0500 CraftStylish - _nikki_'s posts http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.craftstylish.com/profile/_nikki_ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:45:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55591/how-to-create-a-rustic-centerpiece http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55591/how-to-create-a-rustic-centerpiece Posted by _nikki_
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this tutorial by the folks over at Design*Sponge helps you get your table guest-ready with items from the grocery store. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55591/how-to-create-a-rustic-centerpiece Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55586/how-to-make-stuffed-pumpkins http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55586/how-to-make-stuffed-pumpkins Posted by _nikki_
These stuffed pumpkins by Danielle Thompson make the perfect decoration for this holiday season and beyond. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55586/how-to-make-stuffed-pumpkins 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 _nikki_
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 _nikki_
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 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:07:11 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55499/how-to-make-no-sew-place-mats http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55499/how-to-make-no-sew-place-mats Posted by _nikki_
Dress up any dinner party with these gorgeous no-sew place mats. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55499/how-to-make-no-sew-place-mats 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 _nikki_
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 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 _nikki_
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 _nikki_
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 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 _nikki_
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 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 _nikki_
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 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:03:01 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54695/how-to-make-your-own-wallpaper-motif http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54695/how-to-make-your-own-wallpaper-motif Posted by _nikki_
This amazing tutorial from Design*Sponge shows how to make your own temporary wallpaper motif. Use it to embellish your walls or even to decorate for a themed party. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54695/how-to-make-your-own-wallpaper-motif Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:58:06 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54619/how-to-make-witchy-poo-shoes http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54619/how-to-make-witchy-poo-shoes Posted by _nikki_
Brighten your home this Halloween with a festive door decoration. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/54619/how-to-make-witchy-poo-shoes 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 _nikki_
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 _nikki_
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 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:02:39 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53897/how-to-make-a-vest-from-a-plaid-shirt http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53897/how-to-make-a-vest-from-a-plaid-shirt Posted by _nikki_
Transform an everyday oversized flannel shirt into a super-cute plaid vest. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53897/how-to-make-a-vest-from-a-plaid-shirt Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:18:33 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53560/and-the-fall-fashion-challenge-winner-is http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53560/and-the-fall-fashion-challenge-winner-is Posted by _nikki_
It was a VERY close race, but Very Prairie took home the win with her Vivienne Westwood-inspired top. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53560/and-the-fall-fashion-challenge-winner-is Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:50:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53105/last-chance-to-choose-the-winner http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53105/last-chance-to-choose-the-winner Posted by _nikki_
We've narrowed the entries down to our top five from more than 60 entries in the SewStylish Fall Fashion Challenge. Vote now to pick the winner of more than $1,200 in prizes. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53105/last-chance-to-choose-the-winner Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:53:03 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53379/project-runway-ep-7-recap http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53379/project-runway-ep-7-recap Posted by _nikki_
Last night the Project Runway contestants were paired off to create ensembles fit for the aisles at Macy's. Read on to see all the looks and backstage photos from Brother Sewing Machines. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53379/project-runway-ep-7-recap Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:18:43 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53361/get-connected-with-sewstylish http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53361/get-connected-with-sewstylish Posted by _nikki_
Become a fan of SewStylish on Facebook or join our Flickr pool for a chance to be featured on the site ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53361/get-connected-with-sewstylish Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:30:49 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53287/how-to-make-a-feather-headband http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53287/how-to-make-a-feather-headband Posted by _nikki_
Feather headbands dress up any ensemble, and they’re super-easy to create. This low-sew project can be finished in no time for a night out with friends; it could even be completed with a bit of glue if you don’t feel like sewing at all. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53287/how-to-make-a-feather-headband Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:03:07 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53129/project-runway-episode-6-recap http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53129/project-runway-episode-6-recap Posted by _nikki_
This week's challenge was to make a costume fit for the silver screen. Find out the winner of this challenge and who was out? ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53129/project-runway-episode-6-recap Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:02:53 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53117/book-giveaway-design-it-yourself-clothes http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53117/book-giveaway-design-it-yourself-clothes Posted by _nikki_
Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win one of five copies of Cal Patch's new book Design-It-Yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/53117/book-giveaway-design-it-yourself-clothes Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52506/last-day-to-enter-to-win http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52506/last-day-to-enter-to-win Posted by _nikki_
For a chance to win more than $1,200 in prizes, simply upload a picture of a garment you've created inspired by a designer. It's that easy! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52506/last-day-to-enter-to-win Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:30:08 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52757/2009-emmy-fashions http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52757/2009-emmy-fashions Posted by _nikki_
The red carpet shined last night with bright TV stars and big designer names. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52757/2009-emmy-fashions Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:46:54 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52358/project-runway-ep-4-recap http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52358/project-runway-ep-4-recap Posted by _nikki_
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? ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52358/project-runway-ep-4-recap Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:30:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52246/how-to-embroider-a-basic-t-shirt-dress http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52246/how-to-embroider-a-basic-t-shirt-dress Posted by _nikki_
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. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52246/how-to-embroider-a-basic-t-shirt-dress Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:43:15 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52175/project-runway-ep-3-recap http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52175/project-runway-ep-3-recap Posted by _nikki_
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. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52175/project-runway-ep-3-recap Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:01:25 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52100/what-sewing-detail-do-you-find-the-most-difficult http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52100/what-sewing-detail-do-you-find-the-most-difficult _nikki_
From setting sleeves to stitching a zipper, what gives you the most difficulty in the sewing room? ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/52100/what-sewing-detail-do-you-find-the-most-difficult Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:44:51 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51891/diaper-bag-and-matching-changing-pad http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51891/diaper-bag-and-matching-changing-pad Posted by _nikki_
After I learned my former college roommate was having her first baby, I went a little overboard with making her and her little one gifts... ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51891/diaper-bag-and-matching-changing-pad Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:28:55 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51892/project-runway-episode-2-recap http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51892/project-runway-episode-2-recap Posted by _nikki_
Read on to see all of this week's designs and vote on your favorites. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51892/project-runway-episode-2-recap Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51762/how-to-make-a-paper-keyboard-playing-cat http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51762/how-to-make-a-paper-keyboard-playing-cat Posted by _nikki_
This week blogger Tubbypaws shows how to create your own paper cat who actually plays the keyboard. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51762/how-to-make-a-paper-keyboard-playing-cat Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:15:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51740/how-to-make-knitted-converse-baby-booties http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51740/how-to-make-knitted-converse-baby-booties Posted by _nikki_
When my old roommate first told me she was pregnant, I knew exactly what I wanted to make her little one--tiny Chuck Taylors just like his mom's ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51740/how-to-make-knitted-converse-baby-booties Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51749/dont-miss-project-runway-tonight http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51749/dont-miss-project-runway-tonight Posted by _nikki_
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. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51749/dont-miss-project-runway-tonight Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:12:32 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51723/how-to-make-a-faux-zebra-rug http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51723/how-to-make-a-faux-zebra-rug Posted by _nikki_
This week's How-Tuesday on Etsy features a project from my new book, Dorm Decor. Read on to see how to make your own faux zebra rug with this no-sew tutorial. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51723/how-to-make-a-faux-zebra-rug Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:37:08 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51583/miss-universe-pageant-puts-costumes-and-gowns-on-display http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51583/miss-universe-pageant-puts-costumes-and-gowns-on-display Posted by _nikki_
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. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51583/miss-universe-pageant-puts-costumes-and-gowns-on-display Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:50:07 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51500/project-runway-episode-1-recap http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51500/project-runway-episode-1-recap Posted by _nikki_
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. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51500/project-runway-episode-1-recap Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51452/what-are-you-sewing-for-fall http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51452/what-are-you-sewing-for-fall _nikki_
Back-to-school clothes or your next favorite new jacket? Share what you're sewing for fall. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51452/what-are-you-sewing-for-fall Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:52:27 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51445/new-season-of-project-runway-starts-tonight http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51445/new-season-of-project-runway-starts-tonight Posted by _nikki_
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." ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51445/new-season-of-project-runway-starts-tonight Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:47:50 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51366/book-review-crochet-adorned-by-linda-permann http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51366/book-review-crochet-adorned-by-linda-permann Posted by _nikki_
CraftStylish contributor and crochet extraordinaire Linda Permann's new book is packed with lovely crochet inspiration. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51366/book-review-crochet-adorned-by-linda-permann Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:41:31 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51269/send-a-personalized-message-from-project-runways-tim-gunn http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51269/send-a-personalized-message-from-project-runways-tim-gunn Posted by _nikki_
Can't wait for the new season to start? Send fellow Tim Gunn fans a customized phone call straight from the Project Runway design guru himself. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51269/send-a-personalized-message-from-project-runways-tim-gunn Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:49:13 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51104/what-sewing-tools-can-you-not-live-without http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51104/what-sewing-tools-can-you-not-live-without _nikki_
Share what tools you use to make your sewing go smoothly. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51104/what-sewing-tools-can-you-not-live-without Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/50963/how-to-make-a-savvy-tote http://www.craftstylish.com/item/50963/how-to-make-a-savvy-tote Posted by _nikki_
Learn how to make my Savvy Tote in a video produced by Bernina Sewing Republic. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/50963/how-to-make-a-savvy-tote Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:12:32 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51003/new-sewstylish-on-newsstands-now http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51003/new-sewstylish-on-newsstands-now Posted by _nikki_
The newest issue of SewStylish is on newsstands today! Check it out now for designer inspiration and techniques straight from the runways. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/51003/new-sewstylish-on-newsstands-now Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:55:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49907/how-to-sew-an-exposed-zipper http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49907/how-to-sew-an-exposed-zipper Posted by _nikki_
See how easy it is to sew a designer-inspired exposed zipper. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49907/how-to-sew-an-exposed-zipper Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:22:04 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49924/what-machine-are-you-sewing-on-now http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49924/what-machine-are-you-sewing-on-now _nikki_
Share what machine you love to sew on and why. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49924/what-machine-are-you-sewing-on-now Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:30:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49869/asg-goes-to-albuquerque http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49869/asg-goes-to-albuquerque Posted by _nikki_
Next week, the ASG is hosting their annual conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Sign up now to learn new sewing techniques from the pros who know them best. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49869/asg-goes-to-albuquerque Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:15:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49441/get-to-know-fabric-designer-anna-maria-horner http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49441/get-to-know-fabric-designer-anna-maria-horner Posted by _nikki_
We just love the amazing fabric designs from author Anna Maria, and now she has her own pattern line and book available, too. From her very first fabric collection for Free Spirit in 2006, to her current quilting and décor lines for Westminster, Anna Maria always has an original style full of inspiration. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49441/get-to-know-fabric-designer-anna-maria-horner Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49230/how-to-make-a-sewn-necklace http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49230/how-to-make-a-sewn-necklace Posted by _nikki_
Take a cue from the runway and make a necklace using fabric and ribbon. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49230/how-to-make-a-sewn-necklace Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48844/how-to-make-an-argyle-fleece-throw http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48844/how-to-make-an-argyle-fleece-throw Posted by _nikki_
Check out this excerpt from my new book, Dorm Decor. This low-sew throw gives new meaning to the phrase “college sweater-vest.” ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48844/how-to-make-an-argyle-fleece-throw Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:27:32 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48912/who-first-taught-you-to-sew http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48912/who-first-taught-you-to-sew _nikki_
From crafty mothers to inspiring home-ec teachers, who first taught you to sew? ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48912/who-first-taught-you-to-sew Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48673/choose-the-winner-of-the-sewstylish-spring-fashion-contest http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48673/choose-the-winner-of-the-sewstylish-spring-fashion-contest Posted by _nikki_
Thanks to everyone for voting! Check out who won the contest. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48673/choose-the-winner-of-the-sewstylish-spring-fashion-contest Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:08:46 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48435/renegade-hits-brooklyn-this-weekend http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48435/renegade-hits-brooklyn-this-weekend Posted by _nikki_
Come to McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn, NY this weekend for the 5th Annual Renegade Craft Fair ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48435/renegade-hits-brooklyn-this-weekend Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:07:41 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48420/sewstylish-contest-ends-this-friday http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48420/sewstylish-contest-ends-this-friday Posted by _nikki_
Time's almost up! Upload photos of your creations for a chance to win more than $380 in prizes ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/48420/sewstylish-contest-ends-this-friday Tue, 05 May 2009 16:00:58 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/47116/online-fabric-shopping-destinations http://www.craftstylish.com/item/47116/online-fabric-shopping-destinations _nikki_
Do you shop for fabric online? What are your favorite places to shop for sewing supplies on the internet? ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/47116/online-fabric-shopping-destinations Tue, 05 May 2009 15:53:41 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/47111/new-sewstylish-on-newsstands-now http://www.craftstylish.com/item/47111/new-sewstylish-on-newsstands-now Posted by _nikki_
Check out the new SewStylish issue and blog, and enter the Spring Fashion Contest for your chance to win more than $380 in prizes. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/47111/new-sewstylish-on-newsstands-now Fri, 01 May 2009 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49862/add-a-center-front-seam-to-a-pattern http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49862/add-a-center-front-seam-to-a-pattern Posted by _nikki_
In the Spring '09 issue of SewStylish, author and couture sewer Anna Mazur showed you how to insert zipper 4 different ways. See how she added the center-front seam to accomodate her exposed zipper. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/49862/add-a-center-front-seam-to-a-pattern Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:55:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44729/you-could-win-our-sewstylish-spring-fashion-contest http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44729/you-could-win-our-sewstylish-spring-fashion-contest Posted by _nikki_
Show off your sewing know-how by transforming a SewStylish pattern to win a sewing machine, pattern drafting software, and more! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/44729/you-could-win-our-sewstylish-spring-fashion-contest Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:37:05 -0500 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/17074/how-to-make-a-personalized-handkerchief-for-him http://www.craftstylish.com/item/17074/how-to-make-a-personalized-handkerchief-for-him Posted by _nikki_
Here's a very personal handmade something special for your guy that he can carry with him wherever he goes. This project will show you how to hoop and embroider on a handkerchief without distorting it. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/17074/how-to-make-a-personalized-handkerchief-for-him Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:03:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/8220/quilt-for-a-cause http://www.craftstylish.com/item/8220/quilt-for-a-cause Posted by _nikki_
Find out how you can make a difference with your quilting needle. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/8220/quilt-for-a-cause Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:52:33 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7864/create-a-custom-sleeve-pattern http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7864/create-a-custom-sleeve-pattern Posted by _nikki_
Draft a personalized sleeve pattern you can use to design your own creations. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7864/create-a-custom-sleeve-pattern Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:35:40 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7713/1-weekend-2-friends-endless-outfits http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7713/1-weekend-2-friends-endless-outfits Posted by _nikki_
Ever wanted to start draping your own designs? Download and print the pull-out feature from the latest issue of SewStylish today to get started. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7713/1-weekend-2-friends-endless-outfits