Well, summer sewing is upon us, which means using elastic for shirred tops, dresses, and other form-fitting styles. Peggy writes in: I am searching for a strong elastic thread for use in a 5 thread serger. I am wanting to make a coverhem stitch using elastic thread. I have tried several types of typical elastic […]
(Above photo cc by Flickr user redjar) Many of us crafters just returned from Maker Faire with the woes of air travel fresh in our minds. So what about that, huh? Can you bring scissors? Crochet hooks? Knitting needles? How are you supposed to get your craft on on long flights with the fear that […]
This week’s question comes from Liz Allen: My 3½ year old son, Phoenix, has autism. One of the things he craves is skin-to-skin contact. However, it’s not just any skin, it’s my skin, particularly my stomach and back. He calls it “tummy” and he prefers that he’s touching me with his feet. Because he’s so […]
Lori writes in: I’m a relatively experienced crafter and seamstress, but no matter how I try, I can’t seem to get a bra and panties just right. I’d like to make a non-wire bra and a “flutter-kini” or boyshorts. Tight-fitting garments made from stretchy fabrics are some of the most difficult things to sew. Pick […]
For this week’s Ask CRAFT, I’ll be the one asking the questions. I interviewed my mother, Bette Stern, to find out her thoughts on being a Crafty Mama. Since her kids are all grown up, I asked her to reflect on what it was like raising kids in a DIY home. What are the crafts […]
Bernadette Noll writes in: I’ve got a question for you. We’ve been sewing rubber inner tubes recycled from the local bike shop. You can see a picture on our blog of the cool bags we’ve been making. We love the materials and there are oodles of them being thrown away but we’d like to make […]
Susan from Minnesota writes in: I am going to be the new proud owner of a used knitting machine that I am getting through our local “Freecycle.” I am a knitter, but have never worked on a machine. Do you have any information, websites or references you could share with me? I recently acquired a […]
