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Pattern of the Month Michele made the Cashmerette Roseclair, our Pattern of the Month, and has a glowing review for us! Never have I ever! I was skeptical that a wrap dress could work for me, but was hopeful. Could I get a good fit and keep the crossover front from plunging too low? YES!! If I can do it, you can, too! I played mixy-matchy with the sleeves and opted to cinch the lower edge with elastic. This is the perfect dress to take you from late summer into fall. Lightweight cotton keeps the sleeves comfortable in warm weather, but gives you coverage on fall evenings. And who doesn’t love a twirly skirt? |
Get your Roseclair here for 15% off through the month of August! Reg $ 23.95 Sale $ 20.35 |
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New Linen Fresh, textured linen is easy to sew and cool to wear. It's a nice fiber! Various weights from light linens for shirts and blouses to bottomweights for pants and jackets. |
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Friday Fun Fact We're going back to basics here today - sewing a button on! I recently made this shirt for my kiddo and it was a great opportunity to show them - and all of you! - how to sew buttons on the best way. You'll need your buttons, needles, scissors, pins, beeswax, and thread. Cotton thread is always easier to handsew with as it doesn't shred and tangle. Why beeswax? Read more here! I always use a single thread while sewing, except when attaching buttons. Use a doubled thread here to make it go faster! Run your thread through the beeswax and then scrape it with your fingernail to smooth it out. The beeswax helps the thread stay tangle-free, and makes it easier to thread your needle! Secure your thread and come up where you want your button to be. Here's the part that's often overlooked: hold a pin or other spacer on top of the button and sew over it. This creates space in the stitches that keep the button from puckering and give it room to lie flat. Match the spacer to the fabric - for a thin shirting cotton like this, a small pin is enough. For a thick wool coat, use a knitting needle, wooden match, or even a chopstick. Stitch through each pair of holes 4-6 times. Then come up under your button, remove the spacer, and use the working thread to wrap the thread stem under the button a few times. After that, you can secure with a knot and bury your thread tail. Admire your perfectly sewn buttons! Check out all our Friday Fun Facts in the archive here! |
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Classes Coming Up! Register online today! |
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Learn this time-honored technique with a fresh twist! Monday, August 14 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
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Simple and summery, with loads of gathers! This no-pattern skirt can be made easily in any size. Saturdays, August 19 & 26 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
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Spend a weekend sewing with us! Saturday & Sunday August 19 & 20 10:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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So many fitting problems stem from bust fitting: gaping armholes, droopy shoulders, and baggy backs. Fix the bust for better fit! Mondays, August 21 & 28 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
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Perfect your French seam, rolled hem, and more! Mondays, August 21 & 28 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
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Happy Sewing, Michele and the Treadlettes |
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Parking at Treadle Convenient sreet parking is available on Grand, Hamline, Lincoln, and nearby side streets. Treadle also has access to an off-street parking lot. You can park in the Green Mill/Colossal Cafe lot from 10-4 Monday through Thursday. Find it diagonally across the street, next to the gas station. Coming to a class? You are always welcome to stop briefly in front of the store to drop off your things before you look for parking! |
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