[Open Access] Read a recap of Digits & Threads March 2023 Studio Hours, featuring guest Josiane Richer dit Laflèche. We wrapped up our hand-sew-along that featured Josiane’s Nécessaire roll-up pouch. Our discussion included tools members found useful, clever suggestions for additions, and wonderful plans for using the pouches. Not a Studio Member? Join today and don’t miss next month’s Studio Hours!
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[Open Access] Read a recap of Digits & Threads February, 2023, Studio Hours, which featured guest Josiane Richer dit Laflèche. We kicked off our hand-sew-along, working on Josiane’s Nécessaire Roll-Up Pouch. We explored fabrics and threads, and had a deep discussion of thimbles. If you aren’t yet a Studio Member, join today and participate in next month’s Studio Hours!
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[For Studio Members] A tutorial for how to make a “nécessaire” – a roll-up pouch for holding sewing tools and supplies. Entirely hand-sewn, using skills from Josiane’s earlier tutorials, the pouch can be easily made from scraps of fabric and remnants. Digits & Threads Studio Members are invited to participate in our first sew-along to make this project!
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[For Studio Members] In the second part of our tutorial series on hand-sewing, learn how to anchor your thread and make key stitches for creating seams, hemming and attaching bindings.
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[Open Access] Read a recap of our November, 2022, Studio Hours featuring guest Josiane Richer dit Laflèche on how she came to learn and love hand sewing. She shared stories of her grandmother’s hand-sewing work, and the lessons she learned at her knee. Plus, a round-up of projects members presented during Show & Tell.
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In a crafting culture focused on the speed and power of sewing machines, Josiane Richer dit Laflèche shares why she loves sewing by hand, and includes a list of resources for readers inspired to pick up needle and thread.
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