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Sewing with denim at The Sewing & Vacuum Center

April 1, 2023 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on Sewing with denim at The Sewing & Vacuum Center

Denim continues to be a fashion staple today. Most of us have a favorite pair of jeans or a jacket that we couldn’t do without! Although we think of denim as an American fabric, it’s […]

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2023: Resolutions for the New Year

January 7, 2023 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on 2023: Resolutions for the New Year

2023 brings us a new year with lots of possibilities. I’ve created some goals/resolutions for the coming year that you may want to use as well to make this year’s stitching life a good one! […]

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Preparing for Fall and Winter Sewing Projects with The Sewing & Vacuum Center

October 5, 2022 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on Preparing for Fall and Winter Sewing Projects with The Sewing & Vacuum Center

The holidays are approaching and it’s time to think about stitching up some simple projects: Halloween treat bags, wall hangings, Christmas gifts such as small tote bags, quilts, pillowcases, etc. If you haven’t used your […]

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Celebrate the zipper! April 29 is National Zipper Day

April 6, 2022 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on Celebrate the zipper! April 29 is National Zipper Day

The zipper is a commonly used fastener today and also the bane of many former home economics sewing students. Zippers are used to fasten clothing, suitcases, bags and even space suits!  Elias Howe patented an […]

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What about all this fabric? The Sewing & Vacuum Center

January 5, 2022 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on What about all this fabric? The Sewing & Vacuum Center

One of the greatest joys of sewing, for me, is choosing the fabrics for my new project. Many of us will head to our favorite quilting or fabric shop just for this. Others will head […]

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The Sewing & Vacuum Center – Pressing matters

November 4, 2021 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on The Sewing & Vacuum Center – Pressing matters

Pressing is an integral part of any type of sewing, from garments to quilts. Pressing properly, with the right equipment, adds the final finish to your project. Although many think that pressing and ironing are […]

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Making memory projects

October 2, 2021 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on Making memory projects

Memory quilts and other sewn items are a good way of providing comfort and a tangible reminder of our loved one. Quilts, pillows, wall hangings and stuffed animals are all items that can be made […]

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Selecting the right batting for your quilting project

August 2, 2021 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on Selecting the right batting for your quilting project

Why are some quilts soft and cuddly and others slightly stiff or very puffy? What goes between the top and back of the quilt makes a difference in the feel of the quilt. Batting is […]

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Decorative Stitches on the Sewing Machine

January 29, 2021 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on Decorative Stitches on the Sewing Machine

Many customers looking at sewing machines today are overwhelmed with the number of stitches available on them – even on budget-priced models. Decorative stitches are fun and can add a lot of pizzazz to your […]

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Sewing & Vac Center – My favorite things for the sewing room

January 6, 2020 tim@sokyhappenings.com Comments Off on Sewing & Vac Center – My favorite things for the sewing room

The New Year is a great time to clear out and clean up the sewing room. I also like to review my notions and accessories for what has worked and what hasn’t worked so well […]

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