| Sewing Links
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The online Directory
of all things related to sewing. |
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| A comprehensive set of links
organised into over 60 categories covering both soft furnishings related sewing and dress
making sewing sites. |
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| TheCurtainSite.com is operated by Merrick & Day, a UK
based curtain maker and publisher, who also run a series of professional 'curtain design
and make-up' courses. Their website has English and US versions, offering a number of
useful tools within the "Information and Ideas" section. These include tips for
measuring up, cutting out and installation of curtains. You can also find full details of
their range of courses and books, as well as a selection of more general titles by other
authors. A handy resource. |
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| A popular website with american
sewing enthusiasts. About.com's sewing section has more than a handful of interesting
articles, practical advice, sections dedicated to specific hobbies and message boards that
are constantly buzzing. Topics include techniques, beginners, free projects, a pattern
index, and home decorating to name but a few. |
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| Maureen Whitemore is a name you
might recognise as the author of The Home Furnishings Workbook. Her company, Maureen
Whitemore Interior Furnishings is based in Cumbria and runs a wide range of courses from
Swags and Tails to Loose Covers and also hosts occasional courses by guest teachers. |
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| Embroidery and general sewing
lessons provided online, prices range from free courses for members to an average of
around $10. This site also has a chat room featuring regular weekly chat sessions with
special guest participants. |
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| Yes you guessed it - a
quiliting site! Features include a web directory, forums and chat and a mall for retailers
of crafts, fabrics, patterns and more. |
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| A long established
group of stitchers from across the US share their work, tips and favorite projects online.
This site includes a meta search, bulletin boards, chat room, projects, files and
fellowship. |
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| Beautiful website
providing a wide range of attractive themed cross-stitch designs. Designs are not
available to order online but can be purchased through shops - use their store locator to
find yoour nearest retailer. |
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| Vermillion Stitchery
offers hand cross-stitch designs, machine embroidery designs, free charts and a section
dedicated to stitching notes and hints. Beware, the shopping section is rather difficult
to find, however you will need to browse their designs through the shop rather than
through the main design sections, in order to make a purchase. |
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| Threads' website is
clean and easy to use and includes a 'feature library' with access to some of the articles
published in their magazine. While the focus is on dressmaking, a number of interesting
articles can be found in the home decoration, quiliting and sewing basics sections. |
| Please
note that SimplyFurnishings.com in no way provides any guarantee and accepts no
responsibility for the quality of service, availability of products, or reputation of
these companies. |
