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Sewing Savvy newsletter
SUBSCRIBE – IT'S FREE!    |    LET US HEAR FROM YOU August 13, 2010
Volume 8, Number 11
Table of Contents
Sewing News, Tips & Advice
Understanding Grommets, Eyelets & Brads
So Many Options ...
A "Hole" Lot of Fashionable Ideas
Free Project
Stamped & Hole-y
Recycle!

You have probably heard a few new terms like "recession-ista" or "stay-cation" coined during the economic recession over the last two years. While I'm not a huge fan of these new terms, I have recently engaged in some thrifty summer practices that might make these new slang words seem applicable. I beat out the heat with powerful air-conditioning and fans, and spent a few days in my hammock dreaming of sunny beaches and brightly colored, breezy sundresses. I saved a lot of money by staying home; I also saved by foregoing a few summer fashion trends and focused instead on altering items from my own closet and adding a few fun accessories.

One of these trends that I love is so easy. I love the look of grommets, eyelets and brads because they quickly dress up so many plain items. I have seen this trend in fashion magazines, funky boutiques and on women of all ages. This month I decided to scope out some cool new ideas that might just inspire all of us.

Sewing News, Tips & Advice

Understanding Grommets, Eyelets & Brads

Grommets and eyelets can be confusing, especially because retailers or pattern instructions sometimes don't differentiate between the two ... Read more »

Understanding Grommets, Eyelets and Brads
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So Many Options ...

Grommets, eyelets and brads can serve so many purposes. In recent years eyelets and brads have taken on a whole new look with a large variety of colors, sizes and shapes ... Read more »

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A "Hole" Lot of Fashionable Ideas

Take a look at some of the great fashion finds that I found for next to nothing. Each uses grommets, eyelets or brads to add something extra to what could have been an otherwise plain piece ... Read more »

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Free Project

Stamped & Hole-y

This pattern is elegant and sophisticated. Grommets can add a touch of class and an unexpected closure detail. Read more »

Stamped & Hole-y
Recycle!

Summer is such a great time to create new things and to let your imagination lead you to dream up a million new ideas. Read more »

 

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