S8 E130: Chit Chat - Blind hemming pants, My go to FPP tools, Gardening and Personal Update
Stephanie shares practical sewing tips, project organization strategies, and updates on her personal projects, including her experience with foundation paper piecing, hemming, and outdoor decor. Plus, insights into her upcoming plans and the FIFA World Cup excitement.
Key topics:
Hemming techniques and tips
Foundation paper piecing process and tools
Organizing a sewing room efficiently
Choosing outdoor fabrics and decor ideas
Updates on sewing machine models and features
Personal projects: quilts, needlepoint, outdoor cushions
FIFA World Cup insights and fan experiences
Upcoming episodes on fabric marking pens and sewing machines
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and episode overview
01:10 Hemming pants: tips and techniques
04:04 Using blind hem stitch and pressing tips
07:47 Foundation paper piecing: tools and system
13:45 Organizing the sewing room efficiently
23:59 Outdoor fabric selection and project ideas
34:01 Garden updates: dahlias, vegetables, and water features
46:57 Upcoming episodes: fabric marking pens and sewing machines
50:49 FIFA World Cup highlights and personal favorites
56:04 Personal update: knee surgery and future plans
Resources
Make and Decorate with Stephanie Podcast on YouTube https://youtube.com/@makeanddecorate
J Stern Designs Blind Hem Tutorial - https://youtu.be/PkOotHtiW_k?is=ky02W82TJSqijcFm
Tommy Bahama Outdoor Fabric at Michaels - https://www.michaels.com/product/10736404
Add-a-quarter rulers - https://amzn.to/4fp8X1K
Bernina Sewing Machines - https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/BERNINA-4-Series/BERNINA-495-Liberty-Edition
