Terri O Show Live
We are now Live with Terri O Show . Just click on the link and listen to Claudia and Terri O.
It was a lot of fun, and we were live to a lot of new sewers. Sewing is a lost art and it is very important that we share, and encourage the younger generation to enjoy sewing as a chic event for their lifestyles.
I just finished sewing camp for kids, what fun. I had 5 new sewers this summer and it will be interesting to see where they go with the needle and tread.
Please share your sewing experiences with us and the younger generation.
Toxic Shower Curtains
What do you know about your polyvinyl chloride (pvc) shower curtain? Most shower curtains are made of this product and it is one of the nastiest of all consumer plastics. Producing it is energy-intensive, and the manufacturing releases carcinogenic dioxins and other harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. According to Christie Matheson in "Green Chic," About seven pounds of PVC are discarded annually in the United States and most recycling facilities won't accept it, because recycling it is highly labor-intensive and potentially hazardous.
Resources for networking and starting a sewing business
I would like to share some great resources to network and build a successful business.
www.homefashionu.com Online Classes
www.abwa.org Women’s American Business Association
www.nawbo.org National Association of Women Business Owners
www.uswcc.org US Women’s Chamber of Commerce
www.Workroomassociationofamerica.com Workroom Association of America
www.slipcovernetwork.com Slipcover Network
www.WCAA.org Window Coverings Association of
www.DraperyPro.com Drapery Pro
professionalwindows@yahoogroups.com
http://www.evanmarshdesigns.com Dream Draper
www.minutesmatter.com Minutes Matter- Save time Increase your profits
www.HomeFashionsU.com Business and Home Décor Sewing Classes
www.VistaPrint.com Best price for Business cards and Post Cards
www.kiss-websites.com Build your own website tonight.
www.combined.com Sickness, Accident, Disability, Cancer and other!
www.Meetup.com Search sewing meetups
What is your favorite sewing machine?
I have been using the Janome 1600p since last February and love it. I'm not a quilter and I quilted a reverse pillow sham for a clients bedspread and it was great! Amazing
Making slipcovers with it takes the worry out of sewing. Just finished a 14% denim slipcover for a love seat. With over 8 layers of fabric to sew through the machine never slowed down. My favorite feature is the thread cutter, just a click and not strings attached.
Janome 1600P Great Sewing- Home Dec & Slipcovers
The 1600 Professional has the easy-fitting HL type needle and the Auto thread cutter. It sews a straight stitch at 1,600 stitches per minute, the fastest on the market. From the new "Liquid Response" foot control to the pre-tension system, everything on this sewing and quilting machine is built for high quality stitches at professional speeds. But while it gives you the perfomance of an industrial machine, it also gives you the quiet operation and sleek design of a Janome.
Dual Krypton Lamps
Sewing Area (From Right of Needle): 8.85 in x 5.5 in (225 x 140 mm)
Machine Weight: 25.35
Hook System (Vertical Full Rotary Industrial)
Maximum Stitch Length: 6 mm
Ever True Stitch Length
Independent Bobbin Winding Motor
Pressure Foot Control 0.4 lb-1 lb
Visible Pressure Foot Gauge
Presser Foot Lift (Lever): 12 mm
Presser Foot Lift (Knee Lift): 8 mm
Needle Threader
Automatic Thread Cutter
Industrial Thread Take Up Lever
Threading Diagram on The Machine
Memorized Needle Up/Down Key
Dust Cover
HL Needle
Highly Responsive Foot Control
Synchronized Thread Tension Lever
Industrial Pretension Threading
Attachment Setting Plate
Internal Oiling
Industrial Strength Engineering
Sunsuede - Recycled Plastic Bottles
Sensuede has many applications, including furniture for dining rooms, kitchens, family rooms, offices, yachts and sailboats, RVs, and many types of accessories. It upholsters beautifully and is one of our favorite choices for dining room chairs.
What makes Sensuede so special?
A soft, elegant touch.
You can immediately feel the difference -- a soft, smooth, drapable texture. Sensuede's luxurious hand is due to the use of recycled microfibers that are finer than a human hair. However, these fibers are extra-strong, resulting in a very resilient fabric. Sensuede is breathable and wrinkle resistant, so it's comfortable to sit on.
Easy to clean and washable.
Sensuede is water, stain and soil resistant. Most spills simply bead up on the surface and can be blotted off, or spot cleaned with a damp cloth or soap and water -- even ground-in chocolate cake comes right out! Sensuede can also be machine washed or dry-cleaned. Sensuede is resistant to mildew and is not attractive to moths.
Engineered to last.
Sensuede and Flannelsuede surpass the heavy-duty upholstery abrasion test -- that's more than 75,000 double rubs! So it's perfect for everyday use. Unlike less expensive imitations, the strength of Sensuede is inherent in the product, so it does not require a backing. Some faux suedes may lose resiliency over time, but Sensuede will remain beautiful through years of use. Sensuede will not shrink, pill or crock and resists fading in normal residential settings.
Versatile.
80 colors, Sensuede and Flannelsuede can be used for home theatre seating, bedding, pillows, bar stools, formal dining room chairs, family room upholstery and much more.
Sustainable, Sensible, Superior Pillows
Sustainable, Sensible, Superior
Nature-Fil™ Batting, Fiberfill and Pillow forms
Quilters and crafters seeking eco-friendly, sustainable alternatives to traditional batting, pillow forms and fiberfill now have the alternatives and selection they're looking for available from Fairfield. The Nature-Fil line is the result of years of research that have gone into the discovery and development of natural fibers that deliver outstanding results and superior performance.
Currently Nature-Fil includes products developed from two types of renewable fiber: PLA Corn and Bamboo.
Nature-Fil Corn fiberfill is a hypoallergenic fiber made from poly lactic acid derived from natural corn sugars.
Nature-Fil Bamboo products are made of a soft, naturally antibacterial fiber derived from bamboo plants - a sustainable, environmentally friendly and rapid growing crop that is grown without harmful pesticides and fertilizers.
Innovation is ongoing as we continue to study renewable resources
We can custom order by the case.
How Not to sew like Grandma!
What sewing skill do you still use that your grandmother taught you?
Listen in with Terri O tomorrow and if you missed it we will ad the link on the blog.
August 24,2008, 1pm Arizona time: Live with Terri O Show
Her website is www.aterrioshow.com