Certified Trained Sewing Instructor,Lady Who Sews, and Amazon Affiliate.

Mostly about sewing, and encouraging others to learn, or increase their skills. Subject matter may drift from time to time, depending on what I find interesting, and worthy of sharing. Feel free to provide comments (which are moderated), and please share this blog with your friends, family, and others interested in sewing and other crafts. Reciprocal Links are appreciated. Suggestions are encouraged and welcomed.

Monday, December 4, 2017

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Garth Brooks

Thousands of Black Friday Deals

Black Friday Deals - Save $30 on Fire 7 Kids Edition - was $99.99 - now $69.99. Limited-time offer

Monday, November 20, 2017

Charles Manson Dead at 83

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Congratulations to the Houston Astros MLB 2017 World Series Champions

United Kingdom - sewing, and quilting items for you.

Are you on Twitter?

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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

We sure do miss Downton Abbey, especially Maggie Smith

The new I-Phone - get yours now!!!

Impeach Trump - - Get your goods now!!! #Impeach #Trump #Indictment

Monday, October 30, 2017

Trisha, the Youtube star on Dr. Phil. What the Heck?

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=trisha+dr+phil+

Carl Lentz and and others

I certainly need this thimble.

Many good sewing items I found today, very useful.

Friday, October 27, 2017

More to be seen on Twitter

https://twitter.com/gr8choice

Sewing Supplies, Sewing Machines, and to make your sewing experience more efficient

Friday, October 20, 2017

Sheila E today on the View, great performance...as usual.

Halloween Goods

#Halloween

Congratulations to the MLB Team the Los Angeles Dodgers

Thursday, May 25, 2017

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Private and classroom sewing instruction. No experience required.

Saturday, April 22, 2017

Lately I have been busy teaching sewing at a local library, and with private students. I enjoy both types of venues. Interested in learning how you can increase your business (no matter what type it is)? Leave a comment and I will share the info that has served me well.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Business Has Increased. Ask me how!!!

Lately I've been busy teaching sewing. I volunteer at a local library, and also provide private lessons. The private lessons have picked up tremendously in the past 9 months. Interested in knowing how I did it? The method works well for any type of business. Please leave a comment with your desire for more info. Thank You

Business Has Increased. Ask me how!!!

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Alterations Price List

NOTE: All prices are the minimum, and approximate. Alterations prices cannot be quoted with a definite dollar amount when the garment/item is sight unseen, and the work to be done has to be evaluated. These are minimum prices.

Buttons resewn - $10.00,

removed and replaced -

$20.00 (8 button max)

$2.00 per additional button

Hem - Pants/Slacks - straight or

tapered leg - $15.00

Lined Slacks - $25.00

Jeans - $20.00

Skirt-straight/pencil - $20.00

A-Line, Flared Hem - $30.00

Zipper replacement - $15.00,

plus cost of zipper

Waist taken in - $20.00

Waist let out in - $20.00

Badges sewn on - $10.00

(2 badges per garment)

Badges (removed and repositioned) -

(20.00/2 badges/1 garment)

Shirt/blouse tapering - $20.00

Shirt Sleeve shortened - $20.00

Ripped Seams Re-Sewn - $20.00

Tips for all levels of skill

Always use a new sewing machine needle when beginning a sewing project.
When sewing with knits never allow the knit fabric hang over the edge of your work surface. Just a little hanging over can distort the garment. Always have on a flat surface, and let it rest (lay on the work surface) for a few minutes or longer before you begin to pin on your pattern or cut the fabric, and before you hem a knit fabric garment, let it hang on a hanger for a couple of days and get help marking the hem while wearing the garment with the undergarments and shoes that you will wear with it.
When sewing always check the grain and straighten it before beginning a project. Don't know how to straighten the grain? email me at: ladywhosews@gmail.com
Ironing is "pressing", but moving the iron over the are you want to "press"
Pressing and Ironing: Pressing is simply placing the iron striaght down the fabric,
When ironing your quilt blocks...press rather than iron - with a dry (no steam) iron.
Some fabrics (most, in fact) will need to be washed or drycleaned and pressed or ironed before beginning your project.
Press (with dry iron) our sewing or other crafting patterns that are going to be placed on fabric or other material.
When sewing always press your seam flat first - the way it was sewn - this will set the threads. then press with the seam open according to instructions.
Follow the instructions to the letter. Do not skip the order or change it until you become more skilled.
Read your instructions 3 or 4 times over, until you completely understand.
Be patient with yourself. In crafting we all have made huge mistakes and had to rip something out and start over.
Make sure you have enough light and ventilation.
Use the absolute best tools, notions and supplies that you can afford. A little more money spent on these items will make a huge difference.
Wash your hands and have your area clean before you begin any project