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Continue reading →: Tips for sewing with knitsBy Patricia M. Are you new to sewing with knits, or a bit wary to try sewing on fabric that seems so different from a woven? Calgary Sews Meetup member Patricia M. loves to sew with knits, and her me-made garments are always impeccably sewn. She shared with us her…
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Continue reading →: NewslettersOur newsletter goes out every couple of months — and it’s way more fun when it’s filled with your ideas, makes, and discoveries! 💌✂️ Anyone can contribute, and you don’t need to be a “writer” — just share what you love. Here are a few ideas to spark your creativity: ✨ Store or…
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Continue reading →: Upcycle a T-shirt into a Shopping BagCourtesy of Calgary Sews member @LadyOttesonSews on Instagram This is one of those quick projects that uses things that we all have on hand. Maybe you’ve got a ton of shopping bags and don’t need any more … how about making one of these to wrap a gift, or sew…
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Continue reading →: 🎄 Quick Holiday Projects14 December 2025 In this post, we share five quick holiday projects that are recommended by our members. Some are for decor, others are gifts. None require great sewing skills! These aren’t for just Christmas or December holidays. Use different themed or coloured fabrics for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Easter, summer…
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Continue reading →: Hand Worked ButtonholesOne of the things we love about our get togethers is learning new techniques. And at our November 15, 2025 Meetup, we learned about hand worked buttonholes. Our member, Daphne (who sews amazing couture garments!) showed us the technique and we worked together on samples. Hand worked buttonholes are excellent…
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Continue reading →: RECAP: What Needle Do I Use? 🪡Presentation by SCHMETZ Needles on October 15, 2025 Rhonda Pierce, educator from SCHMETZ Needles joined us for a Meetup on Zoom. Rhonda shared a lot of very helpful info on sewing machine needles. Here are the highlights! 📖 RELATED: Everything You Need To Know About Sewing Machine Needles by The…
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Continue reading →: Tips for Bra Band FittingMay 24, 2025 Meetup The fabulous Deb of SewYYC gave us some guidelines and tips for fitting a bra band. Deb is a bra fitting expert and offers bra making classes from time to time. Several Calgary Sews members have taken her classes and they have given glowing reviews. SewYYC…
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Continue reading →: Dazzling DenimMeetup Date: April 12, 2025 At the April 2025 Meetup, Nora and Mona inspired us with creative techniques to add flair to our favorite denim pieces! From hand and machine stitching, appliqué, sashiko, piecing in decorative fabrics, to glitter, pearls, and even painting — the possibilities are endless Mona painted a…
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Continue reading →: Eyelets, Grommets and Rivets oh myCalgary Sews Meetup – March 14, 2025 Recap by Jessica Foltinek Tara Sinclair designer and owner of Uh Oh Creations was the presenter for the March 2025 Calgary Sews Meetup. Tara is a member of the Calgary Sews Meetup Group. Uh Oh Creations is Calgary-based and Tara has designed many…
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