CLEO Magazine

13 May 2010 | by Jen in Sewing

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The lovely Kathleen, over at Australia’s Cleo magazine, contacted me a couple of months ago to contribute to an article about beginning sewing.  Of course, I was delighted!  And I just love how sewing is becoming a more desired skill and I firmly believe anyone with a little patience can learn to sew up at least something simple like an a-line skirt or tote bag.  Anyway, I just received my very own copy in the mail (Thanks, Kathleen!) and I couldn’t wait to share it with you.

The article, “Sew Easy” (in the May 2010 issue), outlines some basic tools, tips for buying a sewing machine and getting started, and a glossary of terms that may be unfamiliar to a beginner.  I must admit it’s a thrill to see one’s name in print and I can’t help but be amused (in a good way) by my quotes in the article such as “Read the pattern instructions before you begin ‘so there won’t be any surprises once you’re in the thick of it’…”  Heehee!

And for those of you stopping by after reading the article (Hi!), you might be interested in these links as they are mentioned in Cleo:

» My Handkerchief Dress (to be continued)
» My Wedding Dress

Hope you all have a super weekend!  I very much hope to be productive (sewing and painting-wise) but also rest up from a hectic work week.  Any fun plans?

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  • At 2010.05.15 12:05, laura said:

    oh how lovely, congrats!

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    • At 2010.05.15 17:17, Kara said:

      I’m so impressed! No magic online link? Can’t wait to read it and feel smug and proud that I know someone *FAMOUS* !! :)

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      • At 2010.05.15 20:55, Aya said:

        I always love your pretty photos! They stand by their own with their own loveliness! :D (Congrats, btw!!!)

        Love,
        Aya ♥ StrawberryKoi.blogspot.com

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        • At 2010.05.17 11:20, Lavender Dreamer said:

          How wonderful! And what a great job you did with the article! How nice…and that’s not an easy subject to tackle! I’m proud of you! ♥

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          • At 2010.05.20 12:04, jen said:

            thanks so much everyone! i wish i could show you all a real copy; not sure if this mag is available in the u.s. or not. anyway, hugs to all! :)

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            • At 2010.05.20 16:52, Violette Crumble said:

              How cool! I wish I could get the magazine here. Congrats :)

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              • At 2010.05.21 13:07, Marjorie said:

                Oh!! how very lovely, indeed!! Congratulations! :) You have a most wonderful way of explaining the ‘how-tos’ of things that I so greatly admire! :)

                Have a splendid weekend-time!!

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                • At 2010.05.26 04:55, Casey said:

                  I’m a bit behind the times, but I just wanted to say a big congratulations to you!!! How exciting! :)

                  ♥ Casey
                  blog | elegantmusings.com

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