5/21/10

Just a quick tip! There is a product on the market called "Instant Vinyl" made by Dritz, that can be found in a craft or fabric store. It repairs cuts and tears in vinyl, leather and fabric. I used it a couple of times in the past to repair my leather purse and a leather chair, but last week I used it for a shoe that has the perforated leather design on top that my toe went through. It worked great! So before you throw out those leather goods, try it!

5/12/10

I have been a long time subscriber to Threads Magazine in order to keep updating my skills. They have professional techniques as well as interesting articles from designers and others in the industry. Recently they compiled all the information in 146 issues, from 1985 to 2009, in one DVD, which my husband gave to me as a gift. Now I can research information without having to search through every issue. My husband gave it to me in hopes of finally throwing the actual magazines away. Anyway, it is awesome and is well worth the money. If you have never heard of this magazine it is published by Taunton Press, who has many different sewing, knitting and craft publications.