In this episode of How To Sew With Jenny T.… Jenny T. explains how to sew the lining for your Christmas Stocking.

Links: Simple Sewing Projects | Ask Jenny T. Your Sewing Question | 21 Day Sewing Challenge

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Announcing the 21 day sewing challenge, where you can join in on the fun and sew 3 amazing Christmas stockings by Thanksgiving!

What a great way to get ready for the holidays! Everyday for 21 days, you’ll receive an email with a link to web page that will have online videos and printable material.. that will show you how to do that day’s sewing lesson.

Each lesson takes at most 1 hour. Do a little each day and be ready for the holidays!

This is so much fun!

Because this challenge is going to take up A LOT of my time… shooting video, editing, customer support, etc… the next set of episodes will be the 21 day challenge. I might be able to get a full episode of How To Sew With Jenny T. in here, but for the most part, I’ve decided to run the sewing challenge on this “channel”. I hope you enjoy it!

AND, if you want to sign up for the sewing challenge, visit www.SewChristmasStockings.com

Jenny T.

I mention a sewing pattern for this grocery tote bag in episode 11.

You can download and print (for free) the illustrated step by step instructions for sewing a grocery tote bag at www.SimpleSewingProjects.com

Enjoy!

Jenny T.

• RE: Online class for sewing swags and drapes http://aweber.com/b/.Tv_ #

• Learn how to sew with step by step video http://budurl.com/howtosew #

In Sewing Tip #1, I recommend that you should have one really nice pair of fabric scissors… that you use for nothing but cutting fabric. Fabric shears range greatly in price, so it comes down to quality and what you prefer. I always lean towards hand friendly scissors. Meaning, the ones that give my joints relief are the ones I want. You’ll notice that a couple of the scissors that I list here have springs to help give your hand a break from fatigue.

Here’s a list of fabric shears that I recommend.

Clauss 8” Hot-Forged Dress Maker Scissors Price: $28.29	Hot-forged from cutlery-grade carbon steel then double-plated and through-hardened these chrome scissors can withstand repeated sharpening to provide years of reliable use. The extremely sharp blades provide smoothe r cutting action making these shears easier to use.
Fiskars Razor Edged Scissors 8″ Price: $14.81	The razor-sharp edges of these blades will cut through multiple layers of fabric with ease. Ideal for corduroy denim and other tough synthetics. Quilters will love these too. 8″.
Gingher Spring Action Scissors 8″ Price: $44.99	Ease and effort of cut are the most sought after attributes of enthusiast sewers and quilters. Gingher’s new spring action scissors reduce fatique and makes cutting easier. Locking latch mechanism eliminates the need for a sheath. Includes a collectable tin to store these beautiful shears.
Fiskars Bent RazorEdged Scissors 8”- Price: $14.81	FISKARS-Contoured Softgrip handle for comfort cutting. Robust handle with thick RazorEdged blades for improved balance and clean precise cuts. Metal joint for smoother cutting action.