Steve Sews Stuff! Bowl cozies, zipper pouches, wrist key fob keychain lanyard, Scrunchies, pocket tissue holders, decorative pillows, quilting and other sewing projects that Steve Sews. Plus Steve blogs about sewing and quilting and other things.
Another sewinghack that can come in handy is to use a hair elastic to keep your fabric from slipping off the end of your sewing machine while you’re stitching.
Simply loop a hair elastic around the end of your sewing machine arm, and then slip the end of your fabric under the elastic before you start sewing. This will help to keep the fabric in place and prevent it from sliding around while you’re trying to sew a straight line.
Additionally, if you need to sew a long seam, you can use several hair elastics spaced out along the edge of the fabric to help keep it in place as you sew.
What is a hair elastic?
A hair tie (also called a ponytail holder, hair band, hair elastic, wrap around, gogo, or bobble) is an item used to fasten hair, particularly long hair, away from areas such as the face.
Upcoming Events
This is a list of the upcoming events that Steve Sews will be at. If you know of one in the East Tennessee area, let me know.
Barn Quilt Blocks: The Picasso of the Countryside – Ah, the humble barn quilt block – because nothing says “I’m serious about my rural aesthetics” like adorning your barn with what looks like a geometrically-challenged Picasso painting. Forget about actual farm work; it’s time to prioritize the artistic aspirations of your livestock.
Threadbare Tales: A Stitch in Time Saves Nine… Hours of My Life – In the riveting world of sewing, where needles are mightier than swords (and far more dangerous if mishandled), I embarked on a heroic quest armed with nothing but fabric and a questionable sense of optimism. Little did I know that the journey into the abyss of stitching would make the Odyssey look like a Sunday stroll.
The Revolutionary Sewing Machine: Because Hand-Sewing Was Too Mainstream – Ah, the sewing machine – the unsung hero of the fashion revolution, or should we say, the “threaded rebellion” against the tyranny of hand-sewing. In a world where people once believed in the meditative power of pricking their fingers with needles, the sewing machine dared to challenge tradition and bring efficiency to the realm of fabric manipulation. The Revolutionary Sewing Machine: Because Hand-Sewing Was Too Mainstream Gone are the days when your grandma would spend hours meticulously stitching together garments with the precision of a surgeon. Now, thanks to the… Continue reading The Revolutionary Sewing Machine: Because Hand-Sewing Was Too Mainstream
USPS Holiday Shipping and Mailing Deadlines Announced – To assist customers with their preparations for the upcoming busy holiday shopping and shipping season, the U.S. Postal Service is providing 2023 holiday shipping and mailing deadlines. The information below covers domestic, international and military shipping destinations to allow for the timely delivery of cards, letters and packages by Dec. 25th.
Steve Sews Stuff! zipper pouches, bowl cozies, Scrunchies, pocket tissue holders, rice hand warmers, aprons, decorative pillows, fidget marble mazes, Christmas Stockings, baked potato zappers, pot holders, face masks, quilting and other sewing projects that Steve Sews. Plus Steve blogs about sewing and quilting and other things. Plus blogs about sewing and quilting and other things.