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Some
images on this page and throughout this website are from my favorite
archival and historical sewing books, and they are also in the public
domain for viewing anytime and looking into the past via a needle
and thread. They also show that the basics still apply in modern
sewing.
- Embroidery
and Tapestry Weaving by Grace Christie, 1912.
- Handbook
of Embroidery by L. Higgin, 1880.
- Jacobean
Embroidery by Ada Wentworth Fitzwilliam and A. F. Morris Hands,
1912.
- The
Ladies' Work-Table Book by Anonymous, 1844.
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Great Sewing Notions
By
Renee Shelton
© 2010
There
are literally hundreds of different sewing notions you could purchase
to facilitate your sewing projects, but here are 5 simple ones to add to your sewing box.
1. Double
Sided Basting Tape - Wonder Tape.
This tape is washable, and doesn't 'gum up the machine.' I like it for
easily setting zippers.
2. The
Little Stick .
This fine-pointed metal stick is very useful when pushing small amounts
of fabric under the foot when sewing. Also used for applying very fine
dots of glue to specific spots. Can be found through Clotilde.com.
3. Point
Turner and Presser.
These can come in plastic or wood (mine's in wood so it can be easily
ironed over when necessary) and in different lengths and widths. They
are used when turning a point out and applying an applique, as well as
helping press a seam.
4. Turn-it-All.
This is a wonderful set of different diameter cylinders that help you
turn right-side-out the tubes you've sewn together.
5. Quilting
Pins.
I use these for all my sewing and basting. They are longer than the usual
sewing pins, and are indespensible when piecing fabrics together.
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