Just some AWESOME stuff for July

What do you do in the summer - besides SEWING of course!? Our favourite is camping! There is nothing better then getting outside into nature, plus relaxing, exploring, and spending time with the fam around the fire. In that vein, we cooked up some fun camping inspired projects!

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The Easy Camper Quilt - Lea and Marlene Collaboration!

Check out this super cozy camper quilt! It is so quick, and so cozy! Quilt pattern - TSP Original designed by Lea and Marlene. Soon to be available for digital download! See Camper Flannel HERE See Grey Flannel HERE See all Flannel HERE See all Minky HERE

 

  


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Let's Get Toasted!

Diane made this sweet sign with Sign Vinyl on a wood board. She Used her Brother Scan'N'Cut to cut the vinyl, and used transfer tape to place the vinyl perfectly on her sign. See all Sign Vinyl HERE See the Brother Scan'N'Cut HERE

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Charmaine's Outdoor Adventure Cap

	Charmaine Made this lovely cap on her PRS100. The tone on tone lettering is subtle, and classy, and we just love the reflective thread she used on the mountain! What a cool touch, and nice for some visibility if adventuring at night. Check out the design HERE See our embroidery thread HERE
	Same design as the previous picture, but with light on it to show off the reflective thread!

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Potluck Pot Holders

Heather made this beautiful Potholder! This KwikSew pattern has Pot Holders for every occasion! These pot-holders are perfect because they keep your pots warm on the way to the party, have an easy carry handle and are stylish as well. Pattern Used: Kwik Sew K256 See Kwik Sew patterns HERE

  


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Diane's Camping Shirt

Love this sassy design from Diane! Diane Used Premium Plus Heat Transfer Vinyl and her Brother Scan'N'Cut to make this design. Heat transfer Vinyl Used - Premium Plus and  Gold Hologram for the middle sparkly part of the fire. See all Heat Transfer Vinyl HERE

This month is packed wih goodies from BERNINA! Check out the BERNINA Foot Of the Month, Q series promo and coming soon promos.

Q Series Promotion for June 21 - Aug 4, 2021

Until August 4, 2021 enjoy some amazing deals on the BERNINA Longarm Quilting machines!

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Check out the BERNINA Super Summer Sale HERE

We had a question come in from Tracy regarding patterns. This is one we get all the time, and are so glad you asked!

"I have a couple of favourite patterns that I use all the time, but they rip and tear where they are folded and I’m constantly having to tape them up.  They are patched together where I’ve had to alter the pattern, and basically, they are a mess.  They are favourites that I use all the time, but some are discontinued and I can’t replace them.  What can I do to preserve them?"  - Tracy

"Three Words… Swedish Tracing Paper.
 
This paper has a fabric-like texture and feel, kind of like a non-woven interfacing.  You can not only trace your pattern onto it by laying it on top of your pattern (it’s thin enough to see the lines underneath), but you can also sew pieces of it together.  So if you have to make alterations, you can cut and add or subtract pieces and attach them together with your machine.  It’s also tear resistant (although you can rip it if you need to) and can be ironed flat again after being folded in the envelope or a binder for storage.  It can tolerate steam and if it gets wet, all you have to do is lay it or hang it to dry (or give it a quick iron on a low setting) and your now discontinued pattern will be well preserved for years to come.
 
Use the pieces to semi construct your pattern to ensure fit.   This is especially great when the pattern requires darts or pleats.  Using the newly traced and cut pattern piece of Swedish Tracing Paper and just sew the dart or pleat, lay it against your body or dress judy and you'll know if you have the right fit.  If not, remove the stitches, adjust accordingly, sew it up again, check the fit and unpick the seam again and you're ready to cut your fabric knowing that your finished garment will fit!
 
It will ensure you have your favourite patterns for years.
 
This fabric also has an almost zero carbon footprint.  Just sew all your bits and pieces that you've cut other patterns from to make a new piece to use and cut another pattern piece from." - Charmaine

See Swedish Tracing Web HERE

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Do YOU have any questions for our experts? Please let us know, we want to hear from you! Remember, there are NO stupid questions, and all names remain anonymous. Send you question to mikaela@thatsewingplace.ca

Can't wait to hear from you!

Spray Adhesive is a very controversial topic in the sewing and creative community. It can be really handy, but also really hurtful to your machine...so which is it? Handy or Hurtful?

Generally we don't recommend spray adhesive, because most gum up your machine, and continue to cause problems after spraying...however Perfect Baste is our exception. Here is why.

Perfect Baste is a temporary fabric spray adhesive, that is great to use for quilting, sewing, crafting, applique and embroidery. Perfect baste is: Odourless Colourless Spotless No mist Acid free Free of CFC Does not gum needles