A Special Tribute to Moms that LOVE to Sew Thank you to all the Moms who have given their Labor of Love, in the form of sewing, to their family and friends! This is my Tribute to all the Moms who Sew! My hope as you read this, memories come to you of what your […] The post Special Tribute to Moms Sew! appeared first on Amy's Sewing Studio ..read more

T-Shirt Quilt with Borders Tutorial Sewing a t-shirt quilt is such a fun way to keep past memories close to you! This post will show you how to make a t-shirt quilt with borders. You can add borders just around the outside edge of the main t-shirt quilt or you can add borders around each […] The post How to Make a T-shirt Quilt with Borders appeared first on Amy's Sewing Studio ..read more

Unique Sewing Themed Gift Ideas Looking for gifts for a person who is just beginning to sew or one who LOVES sewing can be challenging. My suggestion is Unique Sewing Themed Gift Ideas for a Seamstress. What do I mean by UNIQUE? I did some searching on Amazon and found quite a few useful and […] The post Unique Sewing Themed Gift Ideas appeared first on Amy's Sewing Studio ..read more

Woven Elastics for your Sewing Projects When you follow pattern directions for the sewing project you are making, often the specifics about buying woven elastic for sewing are the length and width. For most of my sewing years I’ve followed the pattern specifics for the elastic, and just recently I learned that are different types […] The post Woven Elastic for Sewing appeared first on Amy's Sewing Studio ..read more

Knit Elastic used in Sewing Elastic is awesome! Knit elastic helps to create stretchy-relaxed comfortable waistbands, fitted sleeves or leg cuffs; use in casings or apply directly to fabric. Elastic is mostly functional but you can also find elastics that are used for function AND decorative style! I have been sewing for MANY years and […] The post Knit Elastic: The All-Purpose Elastic for Simple Sewing appeared first on Amy's Sewing Studio ..read more

Clipping and Notching Curved Seam Allowances You just finished sewing a project with Curved Seam Allowances, pressed and turned them right sides out….BUT seams aren’t laying smooth and flat, what do you do? Clip or Notch, that is the question! Why should you clip/notch a curved seam? To reduce bulk or give fabric edge a […] The post Curved Seam Allowances-Clip OR Notch? appeared first on Amy's Sewing Studio ..read more

Sewing Themed Gifts for people who LOVE to Sew! Welcome to Amy’s suggestions for Sewing Themed Gifts! It’s always easier to shop for someone that has certain likes or hobbies, this page will show you ideas that any Seamstress, Quilter or Tailor would LOVE to receive! Sewing Themed Coffee/Tea Mugs Each of the designs come […] The post ‘Out of the Box’ Ideas for Sewing Themed Gifts appeared first on Amy's Sewing Studio ..read more

Sew A Handmade Tooth Fairy Pillow After several years of searching for a lost tooth under the pillow all while trying NOT to wake my child, I found a much better way to do this ‘tooth fairy’ job and decided to Sew A Handmade Tooth Fairy Pillow! My mom had given me a sewing project […] The post Sew A Handmade Tooth Fairy Pillow appeared first on Amy's Sewing Studio ..read more

After you have pre-washed your fabric and notions, made size adjustments on pattern pieces if needed, you are ready for pattern piece layout. (This article is referring to a store bought pattern.) TIPS for Successful Pattern Piece Layout Tip #1. Use a cutting board or mat to lay your fabric on. The ruler guides help […] The post 6 Helpful Tips for Successful Pattern Piece Layout appeared first on Amy's Sewing Studio ..read more

Decorate a Nap Towel for Kindergarten with Appliqué Congratulations, you have a little one who is off to school! Do you have a Nap Towel for Kindergarten listed on the school supplies list? I wanted to give my children an extra special school nap towel and thought it’d be cool to add fabric appliqué to […] The post Decorate Nap Towel for Kindergarten appeared first on Amy's Sewing Studio ..read more