Years ago distressed jeans and other grungy ideas were not a part of the mainstream fashion world. Ripped and torn jeans were all rock and roll. These days distressed jean ideas are all over the fashion world and in the stores. There is something far too cute about pairing some ripped jeans with a plain […]
Every once and a while you start a project or find yourself in the middle of a sewing endeavor and you realize that you have no idea what you are doing! We all are at a different experience level and have different types of projects that we love to sew. If you are used to […]
One of the best things about working here at Seams and Scissors is that I get paid to google clothes and fashion trends. It is just like shopping but I do not have to bother with trying clothes on or gasping at a price tags. After spending some time doing some research on what’s going […]
Autumn is arguably the prettiest season of the year, or it can be at least. The trees are different shades of reds and yellows just like the apples, and it’s the perfect time to go picking out at the orchard. My two favorite places to go in the fall are most definitely the apple orchard […]
I know. I know. You have that exciting new project in the wings and you just want to get your sewing on as soon as possible! I get it. New projects can be thrilling! The problem is that skipping that important and quick step can lead to a messy project. If your fabric or pattern […]
There is never a bad time to go through your closet and take out things you don’t wear anymore. You may want to ask yourself what the problem is with them, though. Are they too boring? Too old? Too big or small? Well, no matter what the reason is for those articles of clothing hiding in the […]
Another week another round of favorite sewing and quilting projects to explore. So, faithful Seams & Scissors readers, what did you love this week? As it turns out, you really loved everything. We were excited to find that different styles, projects, and materials struck your fancy as you explored AllFreeSewing and FaveQuilts this week. Today’s […]
Welcome back to The Ultimate Thread Guide! We here at Seams and Scissors are pleased to bring you Part Two of our thread guide: Types of Thread Materials. Even more important than size is the material of the thread. The thread and fabric must work together to create a flawless, beautiful sewing project that is […]
Today we’re pleased to have Maureen Wilson from Made by Marzipan talk to us about how you quilt as you go! There’s been a growing interest in the Quilt-As-You-Go (QAYG) method, and for good reason! This technique allows you to stitch your batting to your fabric as you assemble the quilt block, meaning […]
It’s that time of year…again. Every year, people pack the stores in mid-June to start shopping for school supplies that they don’t even need until the fall. By the time the huge sales roll around in July, it seems as though everything has already been picked from and you’re left with the plain, boring things […]
