WHO PAYS THE HIGHEST PRICE FOR FABRIC?
Those
who love those
who love fabric
do.
Who provides products for those who create with fabric?
ShopJoya.com does!
Sewing, Serging, Quilting & Embroidery Machines
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INSPIRATION AND CREATIVITY
INSPIRATION AND CREATIVITY
To create…to make art…is a desire to clothe inspiration.
A great artist is but a conduit for an expression that resonates with something that is greater than him or herself. When we craft beauty, our creation is the utterance of inspiration. When we are creating, we are conduits, mediums, instruments being played to serve as inspiration to the greater good.
VIDEO: Where Does Creativity Come From by Jason Silva
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ShopJoya.com wants to inspire you to create
and to remind you that….
there is potential poetry in every moment.
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PRODUCTS FOR THOSE WHO CREATE WITH FABRIC
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TODAY: CONTINUE TO CREATE
We want to let you know that
we appreciate
the collective body of creative, artistic and skillful people
who are following and reading our posts on WordPress.
We are grateful
and want to inspire you today
to authentically, uniquely and freely….
continue to create.
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For inspiration in image and music:
Video ~ Lindsey Sterling, Shadows
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Crafting Change: Neema Crafts
Humans loving humans via creativity. ~
TWO STEP SEWING
Step #1: Buy a good sewing machine.
Step #2: Make it sew.
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HOW TO SEW A DOG COLLAR
HOW TO SEW A DOG COLLAR
Instructional Video and a clickable list of materials
for making a collar for a medium to large sized dog.
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List of Materials Needed/Links:
1 Inch Wide Strap (Purchase measurement x 2)
7/8 in. Wide Fabric Ribbon (Purchase measurement x 2)
Heavy Duty Sewing Machine Needle
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Resources:
Supply List: ShopJoya
Webbing/Strap Material, D-Rings, Buckles: Country Brook Design
Dog Accessory Hardware Kits: Country Brook Design
Video: Professor Pincushion
Call for Instructors and Lecturers: QuiltCon 2017
Call for Instructors and Lecturers: QuiltCon 2017
CALCULATING YARDAGE – DRAPES & CURTAINS
Calculating yardage for drapes and curtains can be tricky!
We found an awesome tutorial on the subject by Imagine Design Blog and want to share it.
HOW TO CALCULATE FABRIC YARDAGE FOR DRAPES AND CURTAINS
1. Measure from the top of your curtain rod to where you want your drapes to fall. Some people prefer drapes that end below the window, while others prefer floor-length window treatments. Write this length measurement onto your paper.
2. Measure from one end of your curtain rod to the other to determine the width of your window. This is more accurate than measuring the window itself because your rod likely extends a bit to the left and right of the actual window frame. Write the width measurement down.
3. Add 3-4 inches top & bottom (6-8″ total) to the length measurement to account for seams, a slightly stiffer header to be hung from rings and material used for sewing a rod pocket. For instance, if you need 90-inch drapes, your material will need to be 98 inches long.
4. Multiply the width measurement by 2.5 to account for the fullness needed in proper window treatments. Add 2 inches to this number to account for seams. For instance, if your width measurement is 80 inches, your lengths of material will need to add up to 202 inches wide.
5. Divide your final length measurement by 36 to determine the necessary yardage. There are 36 inches in a yard. If you need 98 inches of length, that is the same as 2.72 yards of fabric.
6. Divide your final width measurement by the width of the fabric you are purchasing. Since most upholstery material is 54 inches in width, you can estimate that you would need about four 2.72-yard lengths of it, or a total of 10.88 yards of material. Most fabric stores will simply round that up to 11 yards of material.
7. Multiply the length of each panel by the amount of panels to get your total yardage.
Click here to view a formula chart for the above steps.
NOTE: It is imperative that you have the right sewing machine, thread and needles
for the project and type of material used!
Resources below:
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Products for those who sew, serge, quilt and machine embroider:
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