People who can sew always amaze me. I thought I would never learn to sew until my lovely sister-in-law Meg told me how easy it was, then I started dreaming about all the things I could make. I googled where to buy a simple (and affordable) sewing machine, we jumped in the car and drove to the store. Getting there I was overwhelmed and enchanted by one with an embroidery attachment. Ohh well, forget affordable and hello splurge (you already know my “mild” obsession with anything monogrammed). After some one-on-one lessons from Meg, I’ve been “sew” in love with this machine and all the fun projects and handmade gifts I’ve…
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Design Your Own Fabric at Spoonflower
Fabrics have always been my passion, and lately after purchasing an amazing sewing machine, I got to collect buy many different and colorful fabrics for some handmade gifts for friends and family. Lately I discover Spoonflower, a digital textile printer from North Carolina, where you can upload your own designs, print and even sell your own fabric design at Spoonflower marketplace. Everyone who uploads a design can choose to make it public,and earn a 10 percent commission anytime someone buys it. What a delightful idea to customize your wedding, kids parties or so many other sewing projects. Here are some examples of fabrics for sale at their shop: