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  • Gift Ideas for the Sewist
    Sewing

    Gift Ideas for the Sewist

    November 18, 2017 /

    Looking for gift ideas for the sewing fanatic in your life, or even the newbie? Here are 4 lists of 10 ideas each... top 10, gifts for the newbie, inexpensive gifts, and gifts you didn't know you needed. Great for Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, or really any time of the year, beause really, what person with a hobby doesn't like adding to their stash!

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    Acquiring a Sewing Machine

    Acquiring a Sewing Machine: Sewing Saturday

    July 15, 2017
    For this Sewing Saturday, we're going to get to know the basics of your machine.

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    July 22, 2017

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  • Setting Up Your Sewing Machine
    Sewing

    Setting Up Your Sewing Machine: Sewing Saturday

    July 29, 2017 /

    Today we'll show you how to wind a bobbin, thread your machine, replace a needle, and get started sewing. If you are having issues with this, make sure you look for next week's post on trouble shooting and maintenance.

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    Gift Ideas for the Sewist

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    November 18, 2017
  • Sew, a Needle Pulling Thread
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    Sew, A Needle Pulling Thread: Sewing Saturday

    July 15, 2017 /

    It’s Sewing Saturday, and that means it’s time to learn how to handle that hand sewing needle!  We are going to work on learning a few different techniques for tying off your thread, how to thread the needle, and how to sew on a button.  We’ll also teach a super simple stitch called a whip stitch!  These are the beginning tools you need to do some very basic repairs on clothing and other items.

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    Setting Up Your Sewing Machine

    Setting Up Your Sewing Machine: Sewing Saturday

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    Hand Sewing Basics: Part 2

    Hand Sewing Basics: Part 2 – Sewing Saturday

    August 26, 2017
  • Introduction to Sewing
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    Introduction to Sewing: Part 2

    July 8, 2017 /

    Welcome to our introduction to sewing series! We are going to try and teach you all you need to know to get started sewing. Hopefully we'll be able to take a skill that frustrates many and turn it into something enjoyable for you!

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    Fall on the Homestead

    Fall on the Homestead

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  • Introduction to Sewing
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    Introduction to Sewing

    July 8, 2017 /

    Have you ever wanted to know how to sew, or to become better at sewing? I know a lot of people who think it is too hard or complicated, but I'm hoping we can show you that with the right tools, know-how and a little determination, you can do big things! Check out our series...an introduction to sewing.

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    Meet Scott

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Spring Lake Homestead
Hi there! I'm Danielle, "author" on Spring Lake Homestead. We are a family of 8, living in rural Wisconsin, and learning how to do this whole homesteading thing...together. Thanks for joining us!

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