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ConvertKit vs Constant Contact
When my blog was in the early days, I knew I needed to get an email list going, and spent a lot of time researching different options. I had heard good things about a few different email marketing providers, and the top two I compared were ConvertKit vs Constant Contact. Disclosure: I am a ConvertKit…
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How to finish seams
Whether you are sewing clothes, decor, or anything else, you need to finish seams in your project! Different seam finishes are best used for various fabrics and applications. Finishing your seams prevents fraying and helps your sewing have a professional finish. What does finish the seams mean? “Finish the seams” refers to doing something to…
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Learn embroidery at the Embroidery Summit!
If you would like to learn embroidery or just get some new embroidery project ideas, come join me and about another dozen instructors at the upcoming Embroidery Summit, June 13-17th, 2022. The summit is put on by Rebecca Page Patterns. Learn embroidery or learn new stitches and projects! I will be teaching two classes, both…
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What to know about adjustable dress forms
First of all…what is an adjustable dress form? An adjustable dress form is a torso-shaped figure used to help make clothes fit on a body, that is, well, adjustable. Typically it has dials to adjust the chest, waist and hips to the desired measurement. The height can usually be adjusted as well. This post contains…
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Rainbow Costume DIY
Make a DIY rainbow costume from braided fabric (no sewing machine) After some deliberation, my kid wanted me to make her a rainbow costume for Halloween. “This is something I can make, no problem,” I thought. I spent some time looking a different ways to make it – pool noodles, painted cardboard. But I decided…
