The Sewing Room News from Columbia River Sewing
What's Out There: Sachets
A co-worker has a lavender farm, and sells a number of products: soap, essential oil, flavored salt and other culinary seasonings, and best of all, reasonably priced non-culinary lavender flowers. A friend and I...
Fall Retreat October 2016 Review
Another amazing sewing extravaganza was had by all at Beachcombers Haven in Gleneden Beach. As always, it was the perfect getaway spot for a record number of gals to gather together in October to...
February 2017 Quarterly with Marsha McClintock
Saturday, February 11, 2017 10AM to Noon – Morning Trunk Show Free to all Marsha’s trunk show will include Reversible Garments that provide two unique looks in just one garment. Save time in construction...
What's Out There: Pantone Colors for Fall 2016
As a Marketing and Communications major from back in my Master’s program days, as well as a psychology major in undergrad, I greatly enjoy the hoopla surrounding the dramatic revelation of THE colors for...
Retailer Spotlight: Alterations by Heather
Hello my fellow sewists! I am glad to be back writing articles on new discoveries. This one is about a locally owned shop Alterations by Heather. This is in my new home town of...
Review: Katrina Walker – June 25, 2016
We had a bonus “quarterly” meeting in June! Katrina Walker came and spoke on Silk: From Cocoon to Cloth and Wool: From Sheep to Suit. There’s much more to both than meets the eye. Wool has...
What's Out There: Apron Ties Past to Present
As we can now head down to the store and buy ourselves a useful and stylish apron, we hardly think of its significance. Aprons actually date back many centuries. Until the industrial revolution, and...
Hems in a Hurry: Thirteen Choices to Finish Your Garment
Contributed by Sharon Blair, Portland Sewing Institute Four by Machine For straight or slightly curved hems when you don’t mind seeing a stitch line. Popular for pants. Press hem allowance up then press raw...
