Star Trek Craft Book

I bought this book close to Christmas, planning to make some things for my brother. For those of you who don't know, I love Star Trek! When I came across this book [ by Angie Pederson ], I HAD to buy it.

There are so many great ideas in here. Medical Tricorder Purse, Padd Case, Spock Monkey, Tribbles... I'm getting carried away.

If you are a Star Trek lover, YOU MUST GET THIS BOOK!

Below are some pictures of some things you can learn to make.

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Stray Sock Sewing, Too!

Hello Everyone! I know I have not done a post in a long time, my apologies. I have been very busy with
school work lately.

I have had this book for quite a while, it was a gift from my aunt. The ideas in this book are excellent! This book is all about how to make sock toys. So many creative and fun projects! When I get round to it I will definitely do a post on these.

I'm not sure if you can buy it now, but it was purchased at DYMOCKS for $24.99, a great buy.


Below are some sock toys you can learn to make in Stray Sock Sewing, too.






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Felt

Today I am going to talk about FELT. Felt is used in sewing for all different projects. It can be used to make a hair tie, a toy, a pocket book, a feltie, etc.

There are different types of felt, such as described in the image below. Here are some: Hand dyed wool, recycled eco felt, 3mm Wool felt, tough felts, soft felts, craft felt, blended wool felt, 100% wool felt.

What type of felt should I get?

That is absolutely up to you. I suggest getting eco friendly felt to be a friend to the environment.
However some projects may require a specific type of felt, so I will let you know when that requirement must be in place for projects.

If you have not purchased felt before or would like some for an upcoming celebration of yours, buy or ask someone to buy a felt pack. They are good to start with and come with the basic colours. I have
one that is similar to the image below.

Where do I purchase felt?

Felt is available at craft shops and sewing shops.

Celebration Season!

           
Cel-e-brate, good times come on! That is such a daggy song, but it's true!            

Thread Thrills is beginning it's celebration season. We are coming up for:

- 2000 page views
- 6 month anniversary [ tomorrow! ]
- and 50 post anniversary! [ already had ]

This calls for a major celebration. Some of my posts will reflect on how far I have come with making my blog and how far your sewing skills have improved during this time period.

I would just like to say thanks to all my followers and subscribers for reading my posts. It has given me great pleasure when I see people have commented, or participated in the polls. Most of all to hear your feedback on my posts.

Thanks again. I hope you have a fantastic year in 2014 and keep those sewing skills going!


Note: I promise the posts on how to make a skirt and how to make an apron are coming really soon, I am just having a small delay!

Lincraft Sale!

Attention Everyone!                                                    
There is a Lincraft sale on all fabric from Thursday the 6th of February to Sunday the 16th of February!

I am definitely going to go, this is an awesome sale!

To find out where your nearest Lincraft store is go to http://www.lincraft.com.au/storelocator/ .

Please note: The sale is only for fabric sold by the metre.

I will show you what I've bought on the ' Fabrics' page.

Elastic

Elastic is used in sewing mainly for making clothes. You usually find it in the waistband of a garment. To make a waistband tighter, you put more elastic in. This is usually how elastic is used for hand sewing.

I recommend that you have elastic in your sewing tool box. It will come in handy and especially has I put more posts up on how to make clothes.

What type and size of elastic should I get?

It doesn't really matter what brand or type your elastic is. but it is best to purchase it at a proper craft store, however you can but elastic at a discount store as well.

The size of your elastic depends on what you are going to make. Obviously your elastic length will be long as it comes in rolls, but it depends on the width of your elastic.

I find it best to use wide, woven elastic for garments like skirts and leggings. It would be a tad stronger than a thin strip and would be less likely to fray.

Basically, you can use a thin strip of elastic for all other projects.

If you are having trouble deciding what width you should get, just tell me your project and where you plan to buy your elastic from and I will tell give you the answer.

Note: Quality of elastic may vary between stores. Choose a brand that you trust and think is good quality.

Woven or Braided Elastic

Strongly woven or braided elastic is the strongest type, I recommend you choose this. Look on the package label to be sure.

Note; Always check how long the elastic is before you buy some! This is critical to your sewing!

Up Coming Post: How to make a Waistband Tighter using Elastic

 

 

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