Craftsy's Project Cupid

Help me win this contest by following this link:
http://www.craftsy.com/project/view/Made--Written-by-Ivana-Musura/26461
and clicking on the tiny heart on the right hand side of the photo. The project with the most hearts wins!

Thanks and kisses,
Ms. Sew

Sewing Instructor Article: Sewing Class Graduate

Follow this link: http://www.lovesewing.com/magazine/?p=3944

Craftsy

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http://www.craftsy.com/craftsyer/475991

DIY: Eye Mask

Click here: http://www.lovesewing.com/magazine/?p=3873 for step-by-step instructions. 

Happy sewing!

Body At Midnight: Wardrobe by Ivana Musura

This is a project I worked on with some great people. I made this dress out the finest French lace and I also styled the shoot. 

Check out these posts to see some close-ups of the wardrobe:

http://www.letstalkaboutyourhair.com/content/body-midnight-collection-jason-kearns-1#node-inner

(images 19 - 22)

http://www.tupelu.com/tendencias/coleccion-Primavera_Verano_2012_Kearnsyamp_Co-3471-1.html

CONCEPT & ART DIRECTION: Jason Kearns

HAIR: Jason Kearns
MAKE UP: Hanoch Drori
WARDROBE: Ivana Musura
PHOTOGRAPHY: Richard Dubois
GRAPHIC DESIGN: Jerri Johnson

Make It Yourself: Mittens Out Of An Old Purse

Follow this link for step-by-step instructions: http://www.lovesewing.com/magazine/?p=3868

Time Saving Sewing Tips

Some of these are common time saving sewing tips and some are tricks I have up my (raglan) sleeve. Here we go:

measure twice, cut once!

The golden rule. Make sure that you're sure before cutting anything.

fine-tune and adjust pattern before sewing

That's not to say you won't need to make small adjustment later on, but this is a guaranteed way to cut down on the fitting process.

use machine attachments for quicker finishes 

Instead of stitching rows of basting for gathering, try a gathering foot. Use a blind hemming foot (with a guide) or a narrow hemming foot to eliminate hand sewing.

use the spray button on your iron to remove washable markings 

Usually, any marks that are made are on the wrong side of the fabric and are tiny. Spray some water on the marks and watch them disappear.  

keep a magnet in your sewing room

Just in case you spill pins. Much more convenient than having to pick up each pin off the floor.

use a rotary cutter to cut out pattern pieces

Way faster to cut as you are simply gliding a blade around the pattern. Use a smaller blade for curves and other details of the pattern.

choose time saving patterns

Some patterns are designed to be "time saving." Choose a 2-hr dress pattern or a 1-hr skirt pattern to cut down sewing time. 

buy pre-cut interfacing

Trim, steam, done!

hang garment in bathroom while showering to avoid ironing

This obviously depends on the fabric and how wrinkly your garment really is, but doing this will definitely save you time when getting ready.

Have any great sewing tips? Share them below!

Baby Fever

A few of my friends have tiny bundles of joy in their lives, so I thought I would post some cute baby clothes to inspire them to sew their own!

For girls:

left: Babymoos     right: Oh Baby London

 
 left: Carter's     right: Aliexpress

Ruffles & Cream

For boys:

 

left: Babymoos     right: ebabyclothes

 
left and right: Aliexpress

Unisex:

left: Sourpuss Baby Clothing     right: handmadebabyclothes.com

Cool Mom Picks

Get to sewing, mamas!