New patches

These are patches I sewed on leather. I used a size 18 needle and had no problem with my regular HUSQVARNA sewing machine.

Infinity Scarves

Infinity Scarves 

Some of the infinity scarves made by some of my students during sewing classes.

Enjoy,

Maria

Ornament and Earring making class at Maria Sews A lot

Take a creative break and come make some ornaments with us. I'm very excited about our Make it Take it class on Friday November 14th. It's from 6:30-8:30 and the first hour we will be making ornaments and the second hour we will be making earrings.  wwww.mariasewsalot.com

Hope you stop by,

Maria

Versatile Wrap October 21, 2014

Sewing class at Sewfisticated in Framingham

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New Maria Sews A Lot logo

Morning inspiration

Hope this brings you some inspiration for your day. 

Infinity Scarves

 

These are infinity scarf samples I made for a class I will be teaching, hope you like them. 

Have a great day,

Maria

Basic sewing machine clean up

I like to keep a soft bristle paint brush near my sewing machine to sweep it up after my sewing projects. That way my area is clean and all the loose threads are picked up and gone.

I also like to use a small sewing machine brush to clean out under my bobbin or behind my bobbin case. There are always loose threads in there or lint from your thread or fabric. If you have a new machine it keeps it your sensors working. If you have an older machine or newer machine it just helps it work better. 

Hope this helped you a little bit and happy sewing,

Maria

Floral inspiration

This is what I found in my garden this morning! Hope it gives you inspiration like it did for me. Happy sewing.

Maria

Summer Sewing Camp At Maria Sews A Lot

Sewing Camps Available for the Summer Fun sewing classes so you can learn to use a sewing machine, read a pattern and let out your creativity.  The student will pick a project each day while learning how to put in a zipper, insert an elastic and a few other challenging sewing skills. Class sizes are small so each student will be able to get individual attention while practicing his or her new skill. No more than 5 students per class. 4 Required per session for class to run.  ***Supplies included for the first two days of classes.   Camp dates July 7th-11th July 14th-18th Morning classes from 10:00-12:00 will be in Framingham at Sewfisticated on Howard St $125.00 for week http://sewfisticated.com/framingham-ma-store/ July 21st-25th July 28th- August 1st Class hours:  9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday or 1:00pm-4:00pm Monday-Friday Cost: $185.00        Minimum number of students required for each session to run Contact me with any questions   Where Friends and Creativity Meet

Sewing Camp Schedule  Day One: Learn to use your sewing machine. Start with a simple project like a pillow or a tote bag. Day Two: Refresh your skills with the machine and make a pillow or tote bag. Day Three: Continue your progress with your machine and make a purse or a zippered wristlet. Day Four: Master your new skills by making a stuffed animal of your choice. Day Five: Perfect your skills by making a pair of pajama pants. ***Based on skill level and interests projects can be changed and chosen by the student.

Cute Pillowcase Dress How-To by guest writers: Angelina and Isabella

This blog is being taken over temporarily by worker bees Izzy and Angelina as they guide you through a simple tutorial for a pillowcase dress. This cute and easy project is suitable for kids or teens as a beach cover-up, a fun party dress, or a casual sun dress. Work alongside with us as we put together this adorable outfit.


Step 1: Fold your fabric over to have two panels and decide how long you want your dress to be. We decided to mark it at about 34 inches. Then, we cut the fabric along our marking.

 













Step 2: Cut down the center between your two folds to create two panels of fabric.

Step 3: Mark where your arm holes will be on both panels. Then cut them out. (At this point you should line up your panels to make sure they are the same length and that there are no irregularities.)

Step 4: Take both pieces of fabric and place them right sides together. Then pin them together along the sides, leaving arm holes open.

Step 5: Get over to your sewing machine and sew both sides of the dress, leaving the top and bottom open.

Step 6: Create a casing for the elastic that will be at the top of your dress. Fold the fabric at the top over and iron it to create a crease, then fold it over again so there are no raw edges. Sew the casing so there is an opening through which you will thread your elastic.

Step 7: Measure and cut your elastic. Cut out two pieces at about a length of 7 inches each.

Step 8: Thread the elastic through the casing, then sew the edges closed on both sides. (Remember to backstitch the edges!)

Step 9: Place Bias tape along the sides where the arm holes will be. (We used Bias tape but ribbon will work just as well.) Pin the tape, then sew it on. When sewed, the Bias tape will be ribbon-like and tie above the shoulders to create straps.

 

Step 10: Hem the bottom of your dress, and you're done!

Thanks for sewing with us, we hope you've enjoyed this tutorial for an adorable pillowcase dress.

Until next time!
Peace Out,
Isabella and Angelina