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Category Archives: Tools
Nifty Threader
I ran across this little gadget at Red Stone Glen. Annie, who helpfully watches the shop, enthused about it. Though Annie’s advice is always excellent, I had my doubts. My sewing room is littered with useless needle threaders.
Posted in 2021, Tools
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More Masks
More masks, acknowledging the arrival of Covid Delta, and recognizing that we’ll be wearing them for quite a while yet. Both of these masks are Mr. Noile’s, and both are the Marfy free pattern.
Magnetic Pin Catcher
A couple of years ago a new deodorant came on the market. It was fabulous! No chemicals, easy to apply, fresh, almost non-existent and natural scent, and it worked. Best of all, the container was refillable. Green all the way! … Continue reading
Posted in Misc, Tips, Tools
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Covid Tools and Maybe Some Food for Thought
Covid, and the need to consider risk where risk once seemed much less significant, has touched nearly every aspect of our lives here at Chez Noile. Two small changes affect the way I sew every time I sit down to … Continue reading
Posted in 2020, Covid, Tools
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IKEA Sewing Machine
May has turned out to be a heavy-duty travel month Chez Noile. Some was planned, some not, and some is not yet finished. Whew! I’m just surfacing for a moment because of an unexpected discovery; otherwise, it will be the … Continue reading
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Rolled Hem Foot
To hem my cycling vest, I used a rolled hem foot for the first time. I used to love the Kleibacker finish, which involved running a line of stitching incredibly close to the edge of filmy fabric, trimming it, and … Continue reading
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BurdaStyle Personal Measurement Card
Burda offers a print-your-own Personal Measurement Card on their website. (That’s a direct link to the .pdf, which is hard to find on their website. Clicking will invite a download of the .pdf file.) I’ve printed it out on cardstock, … Continue reading
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Replacement Rods for “My Double” Dress Form
A commenter left a tip for me, so I was able to buy an incomplete set of fitting rods for Miss Bedelia (thanks, Janice!). Once I saw them I was able to figure out how to make replacement rods of … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Tools
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A Tale of Two Dummies
Now that I am finally the size I was meant to be (and was, for what were previously the healthiest years of my adult life), I thought it would be interesting to compare my “dummies”. I haven’t been the same … Continue reading
Posted in Fun, Tips, Tools
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Jezebel Dress Form, Part 2
It’s up: The Jezebel dressmaker dummy tutorial, part 2. Love these articles! Once I get a weekend to myself (and *cough, cough* Mr. Noile gets some free time), I’m going for it. I love the shoulders, by the way. They’re … Continue reading
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