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    Pocket Guide to Sewing Notions: Carry-Along Reference Guide
    Pocket Guide to Sewing Notions: Carry-Along Reference Guide
    Pocket Guide to Sewing Notions: Carry-Along Reference Guide
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    Pocket Guide to Sewing Notions: Carry-Along Reference Guide

    By Sue O'Very-Pruitt

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    Learn everything you need to know about every kind of notion, how to use them properly, and how to care for and store them! From understanding the difference between permanent and wash-away adhesives, what size rotary cutter you need, the proper way to store scissors, and so much more, this guide is perfect for keeping with all of your craft sup

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLandauer
    Release dateJan 18, 2021
    ISBN9781607658160
    Pocket Guide to Sewing Notions: Carry-Along Reference Guide
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    Sue O'Very-Pruitt

    Author Sue O'Very-Pruitt is the owner of Sookie Sews, formerly Sue O'Very Designs, a BERNINA ambassador, and a notion expert. Sue also owns an online store that specializes in machine embroidery designs. Whether on her YouTube channel (Sookie Sews), in her blog posts, or when teaching in-person, Sue has a knack for simplifying sewing and making the many details memorable and easy to understand. Drawing on her degree in fashion design, her experience in leatherwork, and years of designing and making costumes, she enjoys teaching beginners how to sew and all the essential skills they need to know—from fundamental sewing techniques to working with stabilizers and notions to machine embroidery. With the love and support of her husband, Joey, and her daughter, Heidi, Sue continues to create new and clever ways to bring machine embroidery sewing to her audience. You can find Sue on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook @SookieSews and her website www.SookieSews.com.

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      Pocket Guide to Sewing Notions - Sue O'Very-Pruitt

      What Is a Sewing Notion?

      The word notion has been part of the English language for centuries and, over the years, has acquired a variety of definitions. In the late fourteenth century, it was used to mean idea or concept. Over time, the word took on additional meanings, referring to how something should be done or a person’s desire to do something. In more recent times, it’s also been used in a snobbish tone, meaning silly idea. By the nineteenth century, notion had also come to mean small objects or tools used in sewing, and that is precisely how I will be using the word in this book. There are thousands of sewing notions out there, and being that this is a pocket guide, I will break them into general categories, sharing an overview of items and limited lists of specific products and brands.

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      All About Sewing Notions

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      Specialty adhesives designed for use with fabric hold pieces together and are also used to position appliqué and trim.

      ADHESIVES

      An adhesive is a product with some sort of sticky substance that works to hold one thing to another—in most cases, trims and fabrics.

      Glue: Fabric glue is by far the fastest and most non-invasive way of holding two materials together for sewing in a wide range of projects. Glue sticks and pens typically come in two sizes: ½ (1.3cm) diameter and ¼ (0.5cm) diameter. The wider sticks are ideal for larger projects, like adding trim to a purse or garment, while the narrower pens are ideal for smaller projects and working in tight spaces. Because the glue stick/pen works like a marker or regular pen, you can control the placement and amount of glue, which is especially helpful when working with small pieces of trim and appliqués. Refillable glue pens are slightly more expensive, but once you buy a pen, you only have to pay for refills.

      •June Tailor ® —Fabric Glue Stick: This non-toxic glue stick with a ½" (1.3cm) diameter holds fabric in place for quilting, appliqué, hemming, and general sewing. It goes on purple, dries clear, and washes out. It also works well for English paper piecing, basting, and positioning fine trim.

      •Dritz ® —Fabric Glue Stick: Use this glue for basting fabric, positioning trim and appliqué, matching plaids and stripes, and altering patterns. It is water soluble, acid free, and non-toxic, with a ½" (1.3cm) diameter.

      •Sewline™—Water-Soluble Fabric Glue Pen: This water-soluble glue starts out blue and dries clear. Use this product to hold fabrics together or position pieces for sewing. This ¼" (0.5cm)–diameter glue pen comes with one refill, with additional refills available in packages of two.

      Seam sealant: Even though seam sealant isn’t actually an adhesive that holds two fabrics together, I placed it in this section because it has some similar characteristics. For example, it is a liquid that dries on the fabric. Seam sealant is used to stop a fabric or trim from fraying and to seal loose thread tails. It is used very often with satin ribbon, which starts to unravel almost immediately when cut. If you apply seam sealant to the end of the ribbon quickly after cutting, you will stop the fraying.

      The texture of seam sealant once it’s dry varies from product to product; it ranges from soft and pliable to slightly crisp. Let the seam sealant dry completely before touching it, because, depending on the fabric, the liquid can take on the color of the fabric and transfer it to another surface. I recommend always letting the seam sealant dry on a non-porous surface or a white sheet of paper. When the seam sealant has thoroughly dried, you can wash or dry-clean your fabrics.

      •June Tailor ® —Fray Block: With an ultra-fine precision tip, this product prevents fraying on fabric and ribbon. It dries quickly, is clear, soft, and flexible, and is suitable for washing or dry cleaning.

      •Dritz ® —Fray Check: This product keeps fabric from fraying and secures thread ends; it is also available with a fabric-guide applicator tip. It’s suitable for washing or dry cleaning.

      Spray adhesives: Spray adhesives allow you to cover large surfaces quickly with a light adhesive mist. Use a spray adhesive when putting two pieces of fabric together, for example, when making a placemat and applying the front fabric to the batting. If you are working on a large project, like a quilt, you should spray half of it at a time; otherwise, the glue from the spray will dry before you’ve had a chance to smooth out all the air bubbles. Look for a spray that is tacky while still allowing you to reposition the fabric. Be sure to pick a spray adhesive designed for sewing, because sprays designed for paper can leave spots on your fabric and gum up your needle. Some brands make adhesives that work with both fabric and paper.

      •Odif—505 ® Temporary Adhesive: This temporary high-tack adhesive is odorless and colorless; it can be used for quilt basting, appliqué, and machine embroidery without a hoop. It leaves no residue and will not gum up needles.

      •Sulky ® —KK 2000™: This spray temporarily bonds fabrics together for appliqué as well as batting, other stabilizers, patterns, and templates. It allows you

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