September is National Sewing Month

Posted on by Teresa

10 ways to celebrate:

  1. Show your sewing machine some love – clean out under the needle plate, change the needle, oil, if necessary, & dust.
  2. Make a custom cover for your machine.
  3. Learn how to use each presser foot that came with your machine. Keep samples in a notebook.
  4. Organize your sewing basket and supplies.
  5. Catalog your book collection using Library Thing.
  6. Plan a Sew with Friends Day
  7. Visit a Quilt, Fabric or Sewing Machine shop to see what’s new.
  8. Make a quilt, placemat or pillowcase to support local charities.
  9. Teach someone else how to sew.
  10. Experiment with a technique/process that intrigues you – applique, sashiko, EPP, shibori dye, weaving, felting, zipper insertion, detailed quilt blocks, bag making, paper piecing, crochet, etc.

More importantly – have fun celebrating!