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If you live in the Columbia, MO area, we’re happy to have you close enough to take classes at Zede’s Sewing Studio.  Our classes are fun, just ask anyone you meet in the store! (Picture from the Sew A Throw Lock-In) One unique thing we do is have “lock-ins”.  That’s right- like those fun slumber [...]

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I love to use magnetic snaps in my projects, so we made a video explaining how to insert them. You can use them in purses, tablet covers, on garments, etc.  They can really lend a professional feel to your projects, since you often see them on designer bags. One thing that Zede points out that [...]

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Do you have embroidery software?  Do you need it?  Well, come to Zede’s Sewing Studio and ask us about software- we’ll figure out which one is best for you. In the meantime, if you need to visualize designs, convert designs from one format to another, or write designs to a BERNINA embroidery machine download ArtLink [...]

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You may never sew a beaded silk dress in your life.  But if you ever do, you’ll be down on your knees thanking us for this blog post!  Beaded fabric, silk or otherwise, can be a pain-in-the-behind to sew with.  Here are some pictures, tips, and pop culture song references to get you through such [...]

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I’ve recently gotten a lot of compliments on our blog, and I just want to say “Thank You!” to everyone reading.  This blog wouldn’t be here without you. When formatting and choosing topics for our blog, I often look to other blogs for inspiration.  And I have to say, I’ve been a little disappointed in what I get in [...]

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Sometimes you’re asked to sew something that’s outside your comfort zone. Maybe you’re asked to sew something you’ve never made before, or use some weirdo fabric, or sew on a very large scale.  This post deals with the last on the list. Of course, if you ever find yourself up against something insurmountable, we ask [...]

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Mom is always asking me why I don’t knot my thread like this- and I say “Because I can’t remember how!”.  The truth is- I try not to do a lot of hand sewing. We used the magic of technology to compensate for our poor memories in the ribbon weaving video, and we’re doing it [...]

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Now, through February 28th, BERNINA presser foot #60/60C is 25% off!  It’s the perfect foot for February, because it kind of looks like a heart from the front. It’s also the perfect foot for a few other things.  The large grooves are perfect for large piping on home decor projects.  Also, if you’ve ever made [...]

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If you missed out on the first filming of Inside Zede’s Sewing Studio (IZSS for short), then don’t miss the second one! We’ll be talking about why it’s important to clean your machine and also about how to make purse straps.  Then, we’ll take questions from our live audience- you guys!!! Here’s the sneak peak, [...]

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