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April 29, 2023
One-Seam Skirt Sewing Tutorial and NEW! Crepe Knits
Sew our One-Seam Skirt with just one yard of NEW! Crepe Knit Fabric and a yard-or-so of 3″ knit elastic. Our One-Seam Skirt has no elastic casing and is so fast to make – you’ll be sewing this summer wardrobe staple in two hours or less with our sewing tutorial, below! Soft to the touch, and easy to sew, crepe knits are ideal for sewing dresses, tunics, tops, skirts, scarves and more! This medium weight double knit fabric combines the body of a knit and the beauty and drape of a crepe texture with 25% crosswise stretch — for added comfort and ease. 95% Polyester/5% Spandex, Width: 60″.
Our lovely Crepe Knit Fabrics are available in assorted traditional florals, modern florals, fractured animal prints, medallions, paisley, stripes, and solids. Now in-store at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio and on-line at ShopNZP.com.
Plus we have bernette Serger/Overlock Machines and bernette Coverstitch Machines from BERNINA in stock and on SALE in-store at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio and on-line at ShopNZP.com.
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 210 One-Seam Skirt!Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 210, One-Seam Skirt Sewing Tutorial Video with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey from Team NZP! In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share how to make our One-Seam Skirt completely on a serger!
Purchase our Exclusive One-Seam Skirt Sewing Pattern and NEW! Crepe Knit Fabrics at ShopNZP.com.
by the Stitch it! Sisters
One-Seam Skirt SuppliesExclusive One-Seam Skirt Bundle Box by the Stitch it! Sisters
Or, Exclusive One-Seam Skirt Sewing Pattern & 1 yds. NEW! Crepe Knit Fabric and a yard-or-so of 3″ knit elastic, and four 1″ x 17″ strips Pellon Wonder-Under Fusible Web.
Clover’s Heart Shaped Straight Pins
Clover’s Retractable Spring Tape Measure
Clover’s Chaco Liner or Marking Pen
June Tailor’s Eze-View Pressing Cloth
Iron
Four Cones Coordinating Serger Cone Thread
Schmetz ELx 705 Serger Needles Size 80/12
4-Thread Serger Sewing Machine, such as our bernette b64 AIRLOCK Overlocker
Optional: bernette b42 Coverstitch Machine
Prepare your fabrics! Pre-shrink fabrics by steaming and pressing. Then, stabilize fabrics for the sewing process by pressing and starching fabrics with Quilter’s Starch Savvy.
One-Seam Skirt
Finished Measurements
Approx. side length from waist: 32″ L
Cut Fabrics and Supplies
Cut four 1″ x 17″ strips Pellon Wonder-Under Fusible Web.Using a tape measure, measure waist.
Before cutting skirt rectangle, wrap greatest stretch of fabric rectangle around waist and test-fit through hips. Mark rectangle skirt width with pins – with desired ease in mind. Reminder to allow an additional 1/2″ for seam allowances.
Using pins, quarter-mark elastic and upper edge skirt fabric.
When attaching elastic to skirt with a flatlock stitch on a serger, place elastic to skirt with right sides together, and place pins parallel to cut edge.
When stitching elastic to skirt with a sewing machine, set sewing machine for a “wobble-stitch”: Choose a slight zigzag (2.0-2.5 length and .5 width). On the outside, this stitch will give the appearance of a straight stitch, while providing a slight amount of stretch to the seam! Or, choose a 4-thread overlock serger stitch. Now’s the perfect time to use a serger!
Stitch or serge seam with 1/4″ seam allowance, or use presser foot edge as a guide.Stitch elastic to skirt top, stretching elastic as you sew.Be sure to backstitch at seam beginning and ending – when stitching with a sewing machine.
Finish One-Seam Skirt
Fold elastic to skirt inside with wrong sides together. Pin at side seam and at halfway – point (where a second side seam would usually be positioned).
You’re the designer! Choose your desired skirt length plus 1″, and shorten skirt by trimming away extra fabric.
Using Clover’s Hot Ruler, Eze-View Press Cloth and iron, turn up lower skirt and press 1″ lower hem.
The bernette 42 FUNLOCK Coverstitch only Machine features coverstitch options in 2.8 mm and 5.6 mm widths, plus a chain stitch!
Make one or more of our super-easy One-Seam Skirts!
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 210, One-Seam Skirt Sewing Tutorial Video with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey from Team NZP! In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share how to make our One-Seam Skirt completely on a serger!
Exclusive One-Seam Skirt Bundle Box by the Stitch it! Sisters
Or, Exclusive One-Seam Skirt Sewing Pattern & 1 yds. NEW! Crepe Knit Fabric and a yard-or-so of 3″ knit elastic, and four 1″ x 17″ strips Pellon Wonder-Under Fusible Web.
Clover’s Heart Shaped Straight Pins
Clover’s Retractable Spring Tape Measure
Clover’s Chaco Liner or Marking Pen
June Tailor’s Eze-View Pressing Cloth
Iron
Four Cones Coordinating Serger Cone Thread
Schmetz ELx 705 Serger Needles Size 80/12
4-Thread Serger Sewing Machine, such as our NEW! bernette b64 AIRLOCK Overlocker
Optional: NEW! bernette b42 Coverstitch Machine
Learn more about the bernette b42 Coverstitch only Machine at ShopNZP.com!
Shop Elastic, Cotton Webbing, Zippers & More at ShopNZP.com
For a chance to be the random winner of one Double-Eyed Needle from Team NZP, please leave a comment below about our Crepe Knits or One Seam Skirt by the Stitch it! Sisters!
NZP will give away one Double-Eyed Needle to one US resident in the 48 contiguous states. Winner must reply within 30 days to the official giveaway announcement email message sent from Nancy Zieman Productions.
Happy Sewing!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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April 27, 2023
Announcing The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2023 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge – Join Today!
Announcing The Modern Mini Quilt Challenge 2023! with Over $1,000 in Sponsor Prize Giveaways! See Challenge Sponsors and Prize Listing below.
The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show – presented by PBS Wisconsin and Nancy Zieman Productions – is excited to announce the seventh-annual Modern Mini Quilt Challenge, taking place throughout the month of May on social media! You’re invited to join the challenge by stitching one 24-inch square (or smaller) modern mini quilt in fabrics featuring a modern color palette and design.
Brainstorm, design, and plan. Then, stitch! Enter The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 2023 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge by emailing one high-resolution quilt image to WIQuiltShow@gmail.com.
2023 Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Modern Mini Quilt Challenge Complete Entry Rules:
Sew a mini modern quilt to showcase your quilting talents. Submit your entry by emailing a high-resolution image of your quilt to WIQuiltShow@gmail.com by 5 p.m. CST on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Mini Quilts must be no more than 24-inches square, and may be pieced, appliquéd, mixed or other.Mini Quilts must be made from fabrics in a modern color palette and design.Mini Quilts must be quilted through 3 layers by hand, by machine or both.You may enter ONE modern mini quilt completed within the last year.Photo entries must be sent to WIQuiltShow@gmail.com ; participants are encouraged to share progress and quilt photos on social media using hashtag #ModernMiniQuiltChallenge.Submitted entries will be shared on The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show’s Facebook page throughout the month of May.Winners selected by panel of judges and will be announced on May 25, 2023.Open to U.S. Residents only.Judging takes place May 22-24, 2023.Grab The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Modern Mini Quilt Challenge badge and let your friends know about this fun quilt challenge! Visit facebook.com/QuiltShow for details.
View the listing of over $1,000 in prize packages from our generous sponsors below, and also at quiltshow.com/modernminiquiltchallenge.com.
View the Gallery of Quilts
Mod Mini Quilt Photos will be hosted by PBS Wisconsin on the public Quilt Show Facebook Page in the 2023 Quilt Show Modern Mini Quilt Challenge album. You may comment and ask questions directly on the photo. Of course, you can always share photos within Facebook, too. You do NOT need to have a Facebook account to enter the challenge. By emailing your photo to the address above, you’re acknowledging and consenting to having the image shared in public online social media venues. Subscribe or “LIKE” the Quilt Show Facebook page to see all the new mini quilt images as they are added. View entries in the photo album here.
Over $1,000 in prize packages! Thank you to our Generous Sponsors. 
2023 Modern Mini Quilt Challenge Prizes:
BERNINA Dealers (Linda Z’s – BERNINA Domestic, Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio – bernette, Primitive Gatherings – Q-series: Bernette 05 Academy Sewing Machine; $535 value
Janome: 1522PG Anniversary Edition Janome Sewing Machine; $349 value
Aurifil: Thread Storage Case and Thread – includes a 12 spool storage case and three sets of color builders; $157 value
Hotfix Adhesive: 50 yards by 12″ Hotfix Adhesive; $145 value
Glenda Wilder Designs: Glenda Wilder Designs Pattern Bundle; value $100
Heirloom Quilting Designs: Joanie’s Quilting Elements book and Background Bonanza how-to DVD plus a kit to make the project from the DVD; $80 value
Two Sisters Quilt Shop: Sew Much Fun by Riley Blake 24 fat quarter bundle; $82 value
Shepherd’s Wool: (8) Sheep Rollups (Hand-dyed 3-value 100% wool swatches); $72 value
Nancy Zieman Productions: Exclusive Stitch it! Sisters Dresden Columns Table Runner Bundle Box with The Ultimate Quilt ’n Stitch Presser Foot from Clover by Nancy Zieman Productions; $71 value
Stitch it! Sisters: Exclusive Stitch it! Sisters Modern Floating Triangles Wall Hanging Bundle Box with Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge from Clover by Nancy Zieman Productions; $70 value
2023 Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Modern Mini Quilt Challenge Complete Entry Rules:
Sew a mini modern quilt to showcase your quilting talents. Submit your entry by emailing a high-resolution image of your quilt to WIQuiltShow@gmail.com by 5 p.m. CST on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Mini Quilts must be no more than 24-inches square, and may be pieced, appliquéd, mixed or other.Mini Quilts must be made from fabrics in a modern color palette and design.Mini Quilts must be quilted through 3 layers by hand, by machine or both.You may enter ONE modern mini quilt completed within the last year.Photo entries must be sent to WIQuiltShow@gmail.com ; participants are encouraged to share progress and quilt photos on social media using hashtag #ModernMiniQuiltChallenge.Submitted entries will be shared on The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show’s Facebook page throughout the month of May.Winners selected by panel of judges and will be announced on May 25, 2023.Open to U.S. Residents only.Judging takes place May 22-24, 2023.Grab The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Modern Mini Quilt Challenge badge and let your friends know about this fun quilt challenge! Visit facebook.com/QuiltShow for details.
View the listing of Over $1,000 in prize packages from our generous sponsors below, and also at quiltshow.com/modernminiquiltchallenge.com.
Visit QuiltShow.com/ModernMiniQuiltChallenge for complete details and prize package listing.
View the Gallery of Quilts
Photos will be hosted by PBS Wisconsin on the public Quilt Show Facebook Page in the 2023 Quilt Show Modern Mini Quilt Challenge album. You may comment and ask questions directly on the photo. Of course, you can always share photos within Facebook, too. You do NOT need to have a Facebook account to enter the challenge. By emailing your photo to the address above, you’re acknowledging and consenting to having the image shared in public online social media venues. Subscribe or “LIKE” the Quilt Show Facebook page to see all the new mini quilt images as they are added. View entries in the photo album here.
Join us for our spring SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus shopping, and prize drawing giveaways. Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
Choose from three-days of Lecture-Demos featuring Sewing, Quilting, and Machine Embroidery by Sewlebrities Mary Mulari, Lorraine Torrence, Judy Gauthier, Lauri Valle, and Deanna Springer.
Purchase the
NEW! VIP 3-Day Seminar Pass
at
ShopNZP.com.
Happy Quilting!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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April 25, 2023
Sew Your Own Umbrella with our Pattern Booklet and Frame by Judy Gauthier
Yes, you can sew your own umbrella with quilting cottons! Within her Make Your Own Umbrella Pattern Booklet, Judy Gauthier teaches her step-by-step instructions on how to create a beautiful one-of-a-kind umbrella showcasing quilting cottons. Plus, by popular request, Judy is teaching an in-person Umbrella Sewing Workshop on April 27 – The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio.
Judy’s eight wedge Umbrella Frame and Hardware is a durable metal umbrella frame with a wood pole and handle, empowering you to create your own quality umbrella frame! Both the Pattern Booklet and Umbrella Frame and Hardware are made in the U.S.A. and are now available at ShopNZP.com.
Judy recommends 100% cotton to create an umbrella. Select fabric by choosing from three different styles, overall print (1-5/8 yd.), one-way print (2 yd.), or a kaleidoscope-type umbrella with ombre and variegated fabric (3 yd.) Note: 1/2 yd. of extra fabric will be needed to cut out 8 facing pieces if a small rolled hem finish is not desired.
Sew an Umbrella with the NEW! Hooked On Fish fabric collection by Ann Lauer for Benartex Fabrics!
Register Today for the Live In-Person Sew Your Own Umbrella Sewing Class with Judy Gauthier at the Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, WI — One day only! Judy shares step-by-step instructions on how to create a beautiful one-of-a-kind umbrella showcasing a favorite fabric. Learn tips for waterproofing after completion. Register today in-store or online at ShopNZP.com. NOTE: Live In-Person Sewing Classes are located at the Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio, 120 Front Street, in the fine arts district in downtown Beaver Dam WI, 53916. Seating is Limited.
Joins us for our spring SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus shopping, and prize drawing giveaways. Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
Choose from three-days of Lecture-Demos featuring Sewing, Quilting, and Machine Embroidery by Sewlebrities Mary Mulari, Lorraine Torrence, Judy Gauthier, Lauri Valle, and Deanna Springer.
Purchase the
NEW! VIP 3-Day Seminar Pass
at
ShopNZP.com.
Happy Stitching!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
Stitch it! Sisters is a production of NZ Productions LLC. Content in this feed is © copyright 2023 by Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC and may not be republished without written permission. You’re welcome to forward the email to a friend or colleague but it’s not okay to add the RSS feed automatically as content on a blog or other website. The FTC requires us to tell you that Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC has provided products by other companies in the course of doing business. The FTC requires us to advise you to take this information into consideration when reading this posting.
April 22, 2023
Cord Wrap Sewing Tutorial with Recycled Packaging or Laminated Fabric and WoolFelt
🌎 Happy Earth Day! Sew our Cord Wraps with recycled product packaging and our super-simple sewing tutorial below. And/or visit us in store at The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio Today! for our FREE! Cord Wraps Make it! Take it!
Laminate Fabric or Recycled Candy Wrappers
Roller Presser Foot or Teflon Non-Stick Presser Foot
June Tailor’s Fabric Glue Stick or Clover’s Double Sided Basting Tape
45 mm Rotary Cutter and Cutting Mat
Optional: 45 mm Decorative Rotary Cutting Blades or Pinking Shears
5/8″ Round Sticky Backed Velcro Circles
Schmetz Super Nonstick Needles, Sz. 90
Earth Day is April 22! For an earth-friendly project, stitch Cord Wraps with recycled product packaging and WoolFelt scraps.
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Felt Sew Smart Program 304 and see Mary’s clever felt projects with her Felt Sew Smart Pattern, including a Three Button Bowl, Wedge Bowl, Gift Tote, Gift Tote Collar, Scissors Keepers, Mitten Pocket, all made with WoolFelt Fabric Rectangles.
Then, head over to ShopNZP.com and purchase one of our Exclusive Mary Mulari’s Felt Sew Smart Bundle Boxes that includes twelve beautiful 12″ x 18″ WoolFelt pieces, and Mary Mulari’s Felt Sew Smart Pattern with clear instructions and signature style illustrations by Mary. You’ll supply the thread and trims.
NEW! Sew A Posey Pillow™ and create a pretty porch accessory for spring. Make a colorful 3-dimensional floral pillow with our NEW! Posey Pillow™ WoolFelt® Fabric Bundle curated by the Stitch it! Sisters® and our easy sewing tutorial with free applique printable!
NEW! Sew A Posey Pillow™ or a Posey Chair Back Covering!
Shop NEW! Harbor Stripe Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric Packs and ALL Stretch Jersey Knit Fabrics & Fabric Packs at ShopNZP.com
Shop NEW! Spring Fabrics & Apron Sewing Project Bundle Boxes and SAVE 20% OFF at ShopNZP.com
Joins us for our spring SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus shopping, and prize drawing giveaways. Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
Choose from three-days of Lecture-Demos featuring Sewing, Quilting, and Machine Embroidery by Sewlebrities Mary Mulari, Lorraine Torrence, Judy Gauthier, Lauri Valle, and Deanna Springer.
Purchase the
NEW! VIP 3-Day Seminar Pass
at
ShopNZP.com.
For a chance to be the random winner of a Clover’s Rainbow Wonder Clips 10 pcs., please leave a comment below sharing your favorite Up-cycling Sewing Projects!
Clover will give away one Clover’s Rainbow Wonder Clips 10 pcs. to one US resident in the 48 contiguous states. Winner must reply within 30 days to the official giveaway announcement email message – sent from Nancy Zieman Productions.
Happy Stitching!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
Stitch it! Sisters is a production of NZ Productions LLC. Content in this feed is © copyright 2023 by Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC and may not be republished without written permission. You’re welcome to forward the email to a friend or colleague but it’s not okay to add the RSS feed automatically as content on a blog or other website. The FTC requires us to tell you that Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC has provided products by other companies in the course of doing business. The FTC requires us to advise you to take this information into consideration when reading this posting.
April 20, 2023
Sew a Shopping Bag Storage Sleeve and Celebrate Earth Day & National Serger Month
Celebrate Earth Day and National Serger Month while sewing our Shopping Bag Storage Sleeve! Stitch this quick serger project and store plastic shopping bags in this convenient sleeve – that is both a bag holder and bag dispenser!
Approximate Finished Size 6″ W x 20″ Long
All seam allowances are 1/4″, unless otherwise noted.
The NZP Team is designing projects and patterns to be sewn with Nancy Zieman’s innovative sewing techniques. Within each of our blog sewing tutorials and sewing patterns, we give you construction tips and specific sewing hints, along with tool tips to make sewing fun and enjoyable – even for beginners. You’ll find that in a matter of minutes, you can sew fun accessories – like our Shopping Bag Storage Sleeve!
Visit Shopnzp.com for timesaving tools and sewing supplies to complete your sewing projects!Fabric and Supplies:5/8 yd. Cotton Quilting Fabric makes three! Or, one Fat Quarter makes one.1/2 yd. 1/4″ Elastic
Clover’s Clip ‘n Glide Bodkin
Clover’s 6-in-1 Stick ‘n Stitch Seam Guide
Clover’s Hot Ruler
Clover’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, Cutting Mat, & Ruler
Clover’s I Sew For Fun Heart Shaped Straight Pins
Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
Clover’s Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
Clover’s 5-1/8″ Bordeaux Ultimate Shears Erasable Gel Pen
Schmetz Universal Size 80 Needle Schmetz ELx 705 Serger Needles Size 80/12 Iron June Tailor’s Starch Savvy 4-Thread Serger Sewing Machine, such as our bernette 64 AIRLOCK Overlocker Serger
Coordinating Sewing Machine Thread 4 Spools Coordinating Serger Cone Thread
Prepare & Cut Fabric
Prepare your fabrics! Pre-treat fabric by steaming and pressing, then, stabilize fabrics for the sewing process by pressing and starching fabrics with June Tailor’s Starch Savvy. Press and starch, press and starch.
Cut two 7″ x 22-1/2″ Cotton Fabric rectangles.
Stitch Shopping Bag Storage SleeveSet serger overlocker machine for a 4-thread serger overlock stitch. Insert new
Schmetz ELx 705 Serger Needles Size 80/12
and thread machine with four Coordinating Serger Cone Threads.Serge along short ends and opposing long edges, on both fabric rectangles as shown.
Using
Clover’s Hot Ruler,
press under 1″ along all four short ends.
Unfold pressed under short ends and place fabric rectangles right sides together, aligning long serged edges. Pin.Using
Clover’s 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
, measure and mark 1″ opening along serged seam – at 1″ inside short ends. Repeat marking 1″ opening at opposite short ends at 1″ inside ends.
The 1″ marked openings are “no-sew zones” and will later form the casings for the elastic!
Insert a
Schmetz Universal Size 80 Sewing Machine Needle
in sewing machine. Stitch serged long edges together with 1/4″ seam allowance. Be sure to leave both 1″ marked openings un-stitched! Press seam open.
Re-press under 1″ along both short ends.
Using
Clover’s 6-in-1 Stick ‘n Stitch Seam Guide
on sewing machine, topstitch one short end at 3/4″ inside folded edge – this creates the casing for the elastic! Be sure the distance between the stitching line and folded edge is 3/4″. Repeat 3/4″ topstitching on opposite short end.
Using
Clover’s Supersize 5-in-1 Sliding Gauge
and
Erasable Gel Pen,
mark a 7″ length of elastic– at one inch in from one end – and attach
Clover’s Clip ‘n Glide Bodkin
within the first 1″ marking. Do not cut the elastic, yet!
Insert
Clover’s Clip ‘n Glide Bodkin
into one open end – of one 3/4″ elastic casing.
Advance elastic into casing, stopping when the 7″ marking on the elastic aligns with the fabric edge – of elastic casing opening.
At sewing machine, stitch casing opening closed–catching elastic end in stitching. Cut elastic at fabric edge.
Continue advancing elastic into casing, stopping when the 1″ marking on the elastic aligns with the opposite elastic casing opening.
At sewing machine, stitch opposite casing opening closed–catching elastic end in stitching. Cut elastic at fabric edge.
At sewing machine, repeat steps above on opposite short end elastic casing.
Both short ends with be gathered by the elastic.
Align bag right sides together, and serge remaining un-sewn long seam.
Turn Shopping Bag Storage Sleeve right side out.
Fill with reusable shopping bags.
Hang vertically on the inside of a closet door with one repositional sticky hook. Hang from hook with the elastic loop exposed at seam opening – remember the two “no-sew” zones? The elastic hanging loops are accessible through the seam openings – made possible by the “no-sew” zones 🙂Or hang horizontally on a side wall of under-sink cabinet with two repositional sticky hooks!
Celebrate National Serger Month and Celebrate Earth Day, and mindfully and conveniently reuse plastic shopping bags with our NEW! Shopping Bag Storage Sleeve! Our New! Shopping Bag Storage Sleeve is such a fast and fun sewing project, you’ll be sewing several in as little as one-hour! 5/8 yard Cotton Quilting Fabric makes three Shopping Bag Storage Sleeves!
Clover’s 5-1/8″ Bordeaux Ultimate Shears Erasable Gel Pen
Schmetz Universal Size 80 Needle Schmetz ELx 705 Serger Needles Size 80/12 Iron June Tailor’s Starch Savvy 4-Thread Serger Sewing Machine, such as our bernette 64 AIRLOCK Overlocker Serger
Coordinating Sewing Machine Thread Coordinating Serger Cone Thread
Related Posts
Make our Twist it! Loop Scarf in just 30-minutes, from just one easy Knit Jersey Fabric rectangle and our easiest-ever serging techniques! Take on spring and summer in style, with our fashionable and lightweight Twist it! Loop Scarf!
Our Exclusive Serger Techniques Pouch –designed by Pam Mahshie– showcases various decorative serger overlock stitches and features a “no-sew’ zipper technique! Serger Techniques Pouch front features center puffing panel surrounded by piping and serger pintucks. Serger Techniques Pouch back (other front) features a plaid design stitched with three different chainstitches! Learn six different serger overlock stitches while completing our Serger Techniques Pouch: 4-Thread Overlock, 3-Thread Narrow Seam, Flat Lock, Chainstitch, Narrow Coverstitch, and Wide Coverstitch!
Shop NEW! OESD Peace on Earth Embroidery Design Collection USB at ShopNZP.com
Shop NEW! Spring Fabrics & Apron Sewing Project Bundle Boxes and SAVE 20% OFF at ShopNZP.com
Joins us for our spring SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus shopping, and prize drawing giveaways. Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
Choose from three-days of Lecture-Demos featuring Sewing, Quilting, and Machine Embroidery by Sewlebrities Mary Mulari, Lorraine Torrence, Judy Gauthier, Lauri Valle, and Deanna Springer.
Purchase the
NEW! VIP 3-Day Seminar Pass
at
ShopNZP.com.
Happy Serging!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
Stitch it! Sisters is a production of NZ Productions LLC. Content in this feed is © copyright 2023 by Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC and may not be republished without written permission. You’re welcome to forward the email to a friend or colleague but it’s not okay to add the RSS feed automatically as content on a blog or other website. The FTC requires us to tell you that Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC has provided products by other companies in the course of doing business. The FTC requires us to advise you to take this information into consideration when reading this posting.
April 18, 2023
NEW! Cowl Neck One-Seam Serger Scarf Tutorial and Serger Backstitching
Stitch our NEW! One-Seam Cowl Neck Serger Scarf in just 20-minutes with 1-yd Knit Jersey Fabric and our easiest-ever serging techniques below–featuring serger backstitching! Take on spring in style, with our fashionable and generously sized NEW! Cowl Neck Scarf ! Plus shop our National Serger Month Sale and Save Up to 25% Off Sergers, Serging Supplies, and NEW! Knit Jersey Fabric Packs at ShopNZP.com.
Wear as a loop scarf!
Or, wear twisted!
Purchase our NEW! Harbor Stripe Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric Packs featuring three coordinating Jersey Knit Stripe Fabrics. Now available in two limited edition colors at ShopNZP.com!
NEW! Exclusive Harbor Stripe Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric Pack–Nautical
NEW! Exclusive Harbor Stripe Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric Pack–Seafaring 
NEW! One-Seam Cowl Neck Serger Scarf Tutorialby the Stitch it! SistersNEW! One-Seam Cowl Neck Serger Scarf Tutorial SuppliesNEW! Harbor Stripe Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric Packs by the Stitch it! Sisters
Clover’s Flower Head Straight Pins
Four Cones Coordinating Serger Cone Threads
Schmetz ELx 705 Serger Needles Size 80/12
4-Thread Serger Sewing Machine, such as our bernette b64 AIRLOCK Overlocker
Approx. Finished Size: 18/36″ W x 29″ L
Cut Fabric
Using Rotary Cutter, Rotary Cutting Ruler and Mat, cut one rectangle approx. 58″/60″ W x 36″ L from Jersey Knit Fabric and trim away selvedges.
A 58″/60″ W x 36″ L rectangle is one-yard of Jersey Knit fabric!
One-Seam Cowl Neck Serger Scarf ConstructionSet serger overlocker machine for a 4-thread serger overlock stitch. Insert new Schmetz ELx 705 Serger Needles Size 80/12 and thread machine with Four Cones Coordinating Serger Cone Threads
Now’s the perfect time to use a serger!
Fold fabric rectangle, right sides together, meeting cut selvedge edges. Align stripes. Pin.
When placing pins for a serging project, we usually insert pins parallel to fabric cut edge – this way you don’t risk cutting into pins with your serger blade! However, for matching strips, we’re pinning through all layers at the strips. Be sure to pull pins as you stitch!
Serger Backstitching
If stitching scarf with a sewing machine, set sewing machine for a “wobble-stitch”: Choose a slight zigzag (2.0-2.5 length and .5 width). On the outside, this stitch will give the appearance of a straight stitch, while providing a slight amount of stretch to the seam! If stitching with a sewing machine, be sure to backstitch at seam beginning and ending. For extra durability during wear – stitch this seam again, stitching over original stitching line. No need to double stitch when using a serger!
If you forget to backstitch, no worries! Use a Double-Eyed Needle to re-thread serger tails into previous stitched seam!
And/or place a drop of Fray Block at the end of each seam.
Wear your One-Seam Cowl Neck Serger
Scarf
as a single layer, or twist for a cozy cowl neck version! Either version can be worn over the shoulder–to provide a cozy layer on chilly spring days.
Make one, or three, of our One-Seam Cowl Neck Serger Scarves!
NEW! One-Seam Cowl Neck Serger Scarf Suppliesby the Stitch it! SistersNEW! One-Seam Cowl Neck Serger Scarf Tutorial SuppliesNEW! Harbor Stripe Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric Packs by the Stitch it! Sisters
Clover’s Flower Head Straight Pins
Four Cones Coordinating Serger Cone Threads
Schmetz ELx 705 Serger Needles Size 80/12
4-Thread Serger Sewing Machine, such as our bernette b64 AIRLOCK Overlocker
Find the bernette b64 AIRLOCK Serger NOW 25% Off *PLUS FREE! Presser Foot Set at ShopNZP.com!
Shop NEW! Harbor Stripe Stretch Jersey Knit Fabric Packs and ALL Stretch Jersey Knit Fabrics & Fabric Packs at ShopNZP.com
Shop NEW! Spring Fabrics & Apron Sewing Project Bundle Boxes and SAVE 20% OFF at ShopNZP.com
Joins us for our spring SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus shopping, and prize drawing giveaways. Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
Choose from three-days of Lecture-Demos featuring Sewing, Quilting, and Machine Embroidery by Sewlebrities Mary Mulari, Lorraine Torrence, Judy Gauthier, Lauri Valle, and Deanna Springer.
Purchase the
NEW! VIP 3-Day Seminar Pass
at
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Happy Serging!
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April 15, 2023
April 2023 NZP Block of the Month
Announcing the NEW! 2023 Nancy Zieman Productions Free! Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series! Our NEW! 2023 Nancy Zieman Productions Free! Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series is a great way to finish a quilt in manageable monthly installments. One block at a time is an easy approach to creating a quilt. Plus our BoM23 is fat quarter friendly. Whether you’re a beginner quilter or seasoned quilter, our block of the month series is a great opportunity to get stitching in the new year. Team NZP is honored to continue Nancy Zieman’s Block of the Month program with our free monthly block sewing tutorials! We’ll be keeping the finished quilt design a mystery until later in December 2023! Hint: This year’s quilt is not a block sampler and will not have borders! This year, you may choose from two different Fat Quarter Bundle Colorways by our friends at Benartex: Choose Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle includes twenty-one 18″ x 21″ fabric rectangles – Or, choose All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Bundle includes twenty 18″ x 21″ fabric rectangles –
Gather Your Fabrics and SuppliesAll blocks will feature fabrics from one Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle or All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Bundle! Finished quilt measures approximately 72″ x 72″. For this quilt project, you will need:
One Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle or All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Bundle ! Our Exclusive No-Hassle Triangles Ruler by Team NZP No-Hassle Triangles Gauge by Nancy Zieman for Clover 3-1/2 yd. White Block Background Fabric (options listed below)1 yd. Binding Fabric (options listed below)4-1/2 yd. White Quilt Backing FabricBasic Supplies and Tools Listed Below
The Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle or All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Bundle by Benartex offers two beautiful colorways to choose from! Each Fat Quarter Pack includes twenty 18″ x 21″ 100% cotton designer fabrics. Choosing just one collection may be the most difficult part of our BoM23! 
Our NEW! 2023 Nancy Zieman Productions Free! Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series will feature Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle or All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Bundle! Here’s the inside scoop:
2023 NZP Mystery Block of the Month Series kicked off Saturday, January 21, 2023.As always, there’s no cost to join and no need to formally sign up.Block designs will be stitched each month.2023 NZP Block of the Month is fat quarter friendly.2023 NZP Block of the Month project lasts 12 months.Sharpen Your ToolsWell, not really, but do make certain that you have a sharp blade in your rotary cutter, and gather your No-Hassle Triangles Ruler, rotary cutting mat and pressing notions. The main tools for our 2023 Block of the Month are our Exclusive No-Hassle Triangles Ruler by Team NZP and the No-Hassle Triangles Gauge by Nancy Zieman for Clover. You may have already guessed the blocks will be made with a few triangles! Great News! Half-Square and Quarter-Square Triangles are easy to create with our Exclusive No-Hassle Triangles Ruler and No-Hassle Triangles Gauge!
Basic Supplies for NEW! 2023 Nancy Zieman Productions Free! Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series!You’re the designer, choose between TWO Fat Qtr. Packs, then choose coordinating Block Background Fabric, and Binding Fabric by our friends at Benartex:
One Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle or All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Bundle ! Exclusive No-Hassle Triangles Ruler by Team NZP No-Hassle Triangles Gauge by Nancy Zieman for Clover 3-1/2 yd. White Block Background Fabric, choose one: Hugs & Kisses Shimmery Marble White(for Hugs& Kisses colorway), White Stars Tone On Tone Fabric(for All American Gnomes colorway) or for either colorway: Day and Night Paisley White, or Day and Night Dot Waves White, or Day and Night Geo Bloom White Fabric by the Yard, or a coordinating white solid or white tone on tone fabric from your stash. 1 yd. Binding Fabric, “Hugs & Kisses” choose one: A Coordinating Hugs and Kisses Fabric by the yard, such as: Hugs & Kisses XOXO Hearts Black Fabric by the Yard or Hugs & Kisses XOXO Hearts Red Fabric by the Yard. Or 1 yd. Binding “All American Gnomes” Fabric: A Coordinating All American Gnomes Fabric by the yard, such as: Fireworks Celebration Blue Fabric by the Yard or Star Spangled Fabric Navy Blue by the yard.4-1/2 yd. White Backing Fabric Queen Size Pellon Nature’s Touch 80/20 Cotton Quilt Batting Size 75 Schmetz Quilting Needles Clover’s Quilting Pins June Tailor’s Starch Savvy Tailor’s Clapper Frixion Marking Pen 45 mm Rotary Cutter and Cutting Mat 1/4″ Quilting Presser Foot Optional: Clover’s Ultimate Quilt ‘N Stitch Presser Foot for quiltingOptional: Clover’s Fine White Marking Pen Optional: Quilt Basting Spray Optional: Clover’s NEW! Wonder Pins Silk Finish Cotton Quilting Thread for piecingIron
Get Started Today!Prepare for the NEW! 2023 Nancy Zieman Productions Free! Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series by gathering and organizing your supplies. Organize your sewing space, and as soon as you have your fabrics, press & starch all Fat Quarters. Did you follow along with one or more of our previous NZP Block of the Month Series? If you finished part of all of the quilt blocks or the entire project, please share photos. We’d love to see and share them! Email your finished BoM quilt or quilt top photos to info@ziemanproductions.com. Find all the Supplies for NEW! 2023 Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com! You’re the designer, choose one colorway from the Fat Quarter Pack options above with coordinating Block Background Fabric, and Border and Binding Fabric by Benartex, above!
All blocks will feature fabrics from the Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle or All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Bundle along with our Exclusive No-Hassle Triangles Ruler by Team NZP and Nancy’s No-Hassle Triangles Gauge by Clover. Follow along as we share step-by-step how to create the April Quilt Blocks.
April Quilt BlocksKeep your fabric choices sorted using this handy Fabric Planner diagram. Download the planners, make notes, and/or pin cut block elements to the planner to remind you of the fabric placements. April 2023 NZP Block of the Month Planners
Prepare your fabrics! Pre-shrink fabrics by steaming and pressing. Then, stabilize fabrics for the sewing process by pressing and starching fabrics with Quilter’s Starch Savvy.
This block is 12-1/2″ square; 12″ finished square. Approx. Finished Quilt Size 72″ x 72″ This month we’re featuring Four block designs. Follow along as we demonstrate how to create the April Quilt Blocks.
This month we’re illustrating the Hugs & Kisses Colorway! See below for the All American Gnome Colorway!
Using the
Exclusive No-Hassle Triangles Ruler by Team NZP,
cut block squares above.
All seam allowances are scant 1/4″ unless otherwise stated. Half-Square Triangles (HSTs)
Create TWO 1/2-square triangle blocks cut from Hugs & Kisses Shimmery Marble White and Hugs & Kisses Candy Red; Hugs & Kisses XOXO Hearts Black.Align 3-7/8″ squares right sides together. Pin
Construct Block A
Join Rows
Place top row to second row right sides together. Pin. Stitch.Press seams flat, then press open or to one side – using a Tailor’s Clapper to set the seams.
Place top row to second row right sides together.
Pin.
Stitch.Press seams flat, then press open or to one side – using a
Tailor’s Clapper
to set the seams.
Place third row to second row right sides together.
Pin.
Stitch.Press seams flat, then press open or to one side – using a
Tailor’s Clapper
to set the seams.
Place fourth row to third row right sides together.
Pin.
Stitch.Press seams flat, then press open or to one side – using a
Tailor’s Clapper
to set the seams.Block A
Block A
The April All American Gnomes Quilt Blocks Are Complete!
Be sure to label each block upon completion. This will help with assembly in December! 
Find all the Supplies for NEW! 2023 Block of the Month Mystery Quilt Series at Nancy Zieman Productions at ShopNZP.com! You’re the designer, choose the pink/white/black colorway with the Hugs & Kisses Fat Quarter Pack or the red/white/blue colorway with the All American Gnomes Fat Quarter Pack plus coordinating Block Background Fabric, and Binding Fabric by Benartex, above!
Announcing our spring SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus shopping, and prize drawing giveaways. Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
Choose from three-days of Lecture-Demos featuring Sewing, Quilting, and Machine Embroidery by Sewlebrities Mary Mulari, Lorraine Torrence, Judy Gauthier, Lauri Valle, and Deanna Springer. NEW! VIP Seminar Pass! Purchase a NEW! VIP Seminar Pass and receive all-access admission to every seminar for all three event days, plus receive a VIP Badge with Lanyard, and more! Register Today for our 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event at ShopNZP.com.
Happy Stitching!
Team Nancy Zieman
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April 13, 2023
Twist it! Loop Scarf Serger Tutorial and BIG 2-Day SPRING SALE at ShopNZP.com
Stitch our Twist it! Loop Scarf in just 30-minutes with 1/2-yd Knit Jersey Fabric and our easiest-ever serging techniques below! Take on spring and summer in style, with our fashionable and lightweight Twist it! Loop Scarf! Plus shop our 2-Day Sale and Take 20% Off Your Entire Order – Today and Tomorrow only at ShopNZP.com.
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 209, Twist it! Loop Scarf!
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 209, Twist it! Loop Scarf Sewing Tutorial Video with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey from Team NZP! In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share how to make our Twist it! Loop Scarf – completely on a serger!
Make our Twist it! Loop Scarf in just 30-minutes, from just one easy Knit Jersey Fabric rectangle and our easiest-ever serging techniques! Take on spring and summer in style, with our fashionable and lightweight Twist it! Loop Scarf!
Purchase the Exclusive Twist it! Loop Scarf Bundle Box featuring four coordinating Jersey Knit Fabrics and our Exclusive Twist it! Loop Scarf Sewing Pattern featuring Team NZP’s – step-by-step instructions and photos/illustrations! Exclusive Twist it! Loop Scarf Bundle Box includes everything you’ll need to make four Twist it! Loop Scarves. You’ll supply the thread. Now available in FOUR LIMITED EDITION COLORS/STYLES at ShopNZP.com!
Exclusive Twist it! Loop Scarf Bundle Box – Patriotic
Exclusive Twist it! Loop Scarf Bundle Box – Brights
Exclusive Twist it! Loop Scarf Bundle Box – Neutrals
Exclusive Twist it! Loop Scarf Bundle Box – Pastels
Exclusive Twist it! Loop Scarf Bundle Box by the Stitch it! Sisters
Clover’s 1/4″ Fusible Web Tape
Clover’s Chaco Liner or I Sew For Fun Marking Pen
Clover’s Heart Shaped Straight Pins & Pin ‘n Stow Magnetic Wrist Caddy
Four Cones Coordinating Serger Cone Threads
Schmetz ELx 705 Serger Needles Size 80/12
4-Thread Serger Sewing Machine, such as our bernette b64 AIRLOCK Overlocker
Optional: I Sew For Fun Hand-Sewing Needles with Heart-Shaped Case
Prepare your fabrics! Pre-shrink fabrics by steaming and pressing. Then, stabilize fabrics for the sewing process by pressing and starching fabrics with Quilter’s Starch Savvy.
Approx. Finished Size: 8″ W x 29″ L
Cut Fabrics and Supplies
Using Rotary Cutter, Rotary Cutting Ruler and Mat, cut one rectangle approx. 58″/60″ W x 18″ L from Jersey Knit Fabric and trim away selvedges.
A 58″/60″ W x 18″ L rectangle is a half-yard of Jersey Knit fabric!
Cut one 3″- 4″ length Clover’s 1/4″ Fusible Web Tape .
Create Twist it! Loop Scarf
Now’s the perfect time to use a serger!
Set serger overlocker machine for a 4-thread serger overlock stitch. Insert new Schmetz ELx 705 Serger Needles Size 80/12 and thread machine with Four Cones Coordinating Serger Cone Threads
Fold fabric rectangle, right sides together, meeting long edges. Pin.
When placing pins for a serging project, insert pins parallel to fabric cut edge – this way you don’t risk cutting into pins with your serger blade!
Serge long edge seam with 1/4″ seam allowance.Trim fabric cut edges, while stitching.Remove pins, while stitching.
If stitching scarf with a sewing machine, set sewing machine for a “wobble-stitch”: Choose a slight zigzag (2.0-2.5 length and .5 width). On the outside, this stitch will give the appearance of a straight stitch, while providing a slight amount of stretch to the seam! If stitching with a sewing machine, be sure to backstitch at seam beginning and ending. For extra durability during wear – stitch this seam again, stitching over original stitching line. No need to double stitch when using a serger!
Fold fabric tube, right sides together, stacking and aligning stitched seam: Reach into the fabric tube and turn tube onto itself keeping right sides together, stitched side seam aligned, and align cut edges.
“Twist” fabric tube and align pins with stitched seams. Pin.
Finish Twist it! Loop Scarf
Turn scarf right side out through seam opening.Fuse Clover’s 1/4″ Fusible Web Tape strip to one inner seam allowance, at seam opening.
Optional: Using a hand sewing needle and thread, hand stitch seam opening closed!
Your Twist it! Loop Scarf is complete!
Make one, or four, of our Twist it! Loop Scarves!
Twist it! Loop Scarf Bundle Boxes include everything you’ll need to make four different stylish and lightweight Twist it! Loop Scarves! – you’ll supply the thread – available exclusively at ShopNZP.com!
Watch Stitch it! Sisters Program 209, Twist it! Loop Scarf Sewing Tutorial Video with hosts Deanna Springer and Dana Casey from Team NZP! In this video, the Stitch it! Sisters share how to make our Twist it! Loop Scarf completely on a serger!
Exclusive Twist it! Loop Scarf Bundle Box by the Stitch it! Sisters
Clover’s 1/4″ Fusible Web Tape
Clover’s Chaco Liner or Marking Pen
Clover’s Heart Shaped Straight Pins & Pin ‘n Stow Magnetic Wrist Caddy
Four Cones Coordinating Serger Cone Threads
Schmetz ELx 705 Serger Needles Size 80/12
4-Thread Serger Sewing Machine, such as our bernette b64 AIRLOCK Overlocker
Optional: I Sew For Fun Hand-Sewing Needles with Heart-Shaped Case
bernette b64 AIRLOCK Serger NOW 25% Off at ShopNZP.com!
Shop Exclusive Twist it! Loop Scarf Bundle Boxes and ALL Stretch Jersey Knit Fabrics & Fabric Packs and SAVE 20% OFF at ShopNZP.com
Shop NEW! Spring Fabrics & Apron Sewing Project Bundle Boxes and SAVE 20% OFF at ShopNZP.com
Announcing our spring SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus shopping, and prize drawing giveaways. Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
Choose from three-days of Lecture-Demos featuring Sewing, Quilting, and Machine Embroidery by Sewlebrities Mary Mulari, Lorraine Torrence, Judy Gauthier, Lauri Valle, and Deanna Springer. NEW! VIP Seminar Pass! Purchase a NEW! VIP Seminar Pass and receive all-access admission to every seminar for all three event days, plus receive a VIP Badge with Lanyard, and more! Register Today for our 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event and SAVE 20% OFF at ShopNZP.com.
Happy Serging!
Team Nancy Zieman
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April 11, 2023
Eight Essential Serger Sewing Tools and bernette b64 AIRLOCK Overlocker Now Available at ShopNZP.com
Whether you’re a seasoned sewer or a sewing beginner, the bernette 64 AIRLOCK Serger is unbelievably easy to use and has all the features you’ll need – and it‘s never been so easy to get started serging!
Cut, sew, and finish in one step! Experience stitch quality at the highest level with the bernette 64 AIRLOCK Serger.
bernette 64 AIRLOCK Serger – The serger/overlocker with easy automatic air threading! Threading the looper has never been easier and quicker thanks to the color-coded threading paths; thread each looper separately or both together with one simple push!
For the first time on a bernette machine: The Micro Thread Control (mtc) saves you significant time and effort while ensuring consistent high-quality stitches, since you need only set thread tension once – even if you alter the cutting width and fabric thickness!
With 16 different stitches to choose from and a sewing speed up to 1300 stitches per minute, you will finish your project in no time with the bernette 64 AIRLOCK Serger! Stitch styles include variations of 4-thread and 3-thread overlock, rolled hem, picot stitch, super-stretch, narrow seam, and flat lock. Achieve optimal stitches – thanks to adjustable presser foot pressure.
The bernette 64 AIRLOCK Serger freearm makes it easy to sew sleeves, cuffs, legs, necklines, scarves, and other tubular projects.
The bernette 64 AIRLOCK Serger offers lots of space thanks to the large 5″+ (130mm) working area to the right of the needle, ideal for leading and catching heavy sewing projects behind the needle and gives you the space for all tasks in the needle and loop area: changing the presser foot, attaching upper looper converter and much more.
The easy to attach super-large slide-on table makes stitching and fabric guiding even more comfortable on the bernette 64 AIRLOCK Serger – especially for large sewing projects; the fabric will glide smoothly over the rounded shaped table.
5 LED lights in the needle and working area ensures a well-lit workspace for ease of stitching as well as threading of the loops and needles; the five LEDs facilitate precise and accurate work.
The bernette 64 AIRLOCK Serger Free Hand System with included knee lifter, allows your hands to remain free and comfortably position the fabric under the presser foot. Plus, easily lift and lower the presser foot – with your knee – by pushing the knee lifter.
Team NZP’s Eight Essential Serger Tools
Whether you’re an accomplished seamstress or a beginning sewist, in today’s blog posting we’re sharing our Eight Essential Serger Sewing Tools for making your next serging project a success!
Maxi-Lock Serger Cone Thread meets the demands of serger sewing and withstands the high speeds and tensions unique to serging. Soft thread finish disguises a strength that holds up under the most vigorous seamwork. Quality consistency, beginning to end, makes it easy to set and maintain tensions.
Schmetz ELx705 Serger Overlock Needles are essential for successful serging/overlocking! Schmetz ELx705 Serger Overlock Needles are designed for use in sergers and have a groove on the front side and back side – for reduced skipped stitches. Schmetz ELx705 Serger Overlock Needles have for less thread breakage and straighter stitches.
Machine Needle Threader threads serger needles with ease! Simply position a length of thread within the guide at the front of the threader. Then, push and slide the threader down the shaft of the needle. When the threader meets the eye of the needle, the needle threader will insert thread into the eye of the needle.
The Pro Tweezers is an ideal tool for threading overlock serger loopers. Precision tips provide precise thread handling in tight areas.
Thread Nets are made from a loose-netting and are placed over Serger Cone Threads. Thread Nets keep slick thread, such as Metallics, MonoPoly, and Trilobal polyesters, from “puddling” down around base of spool.
Double-Eyed Needles assist with finishing serged seams by securing chained thread ends or “tails” within the seam. Both needle ends feature a large eye for inserting threads. Smooth rounded ends allow chained thread tails to feed smoothly into previously stitched serger seams.
Fray Block prevents serger seams from “coming undone”. Ultra-fine applicator tip provides precise placement of Fray Block. Dries quickly, remains clear, and soft and flexible. Washable and dry cleanable.
Ceramic Blade Seam Ripper features a durable and safer ceramic blade – ideal for removing serger stitches. Rounded blade tip helps prevent accidental cuts in fabric. Blade manually retracts by sliding a button.
Serger Seam Ripper has a razor sharp blade for precision ripping! A serger seam ripper saves time when removing overlock stitches. Slip blade between fabric layers and cut overlock stitches. Use caution to not cut fabrics.
We hope you’ll try our Eight Essential Serging Tools, when making your next serging projects!
Team NZP is designing sewing projects and patterns to be sewn with Nancy Zieman’s innovative sewing techniques. Within each of our blog sewing tutorials and sewing patterns, we give you construction tips and specific sewing hints, along with tool tips to make sewing & serging fun and enjoyable – even for beginners! You’ll find that in a matter of minutes, you can serge fashion accessories with the NEW! bernette 64 AIRLOCK Serger – like our favorite Turtleneck Scarf!
Related Post:
Our Exclusive Serger Techniques Pouch –designed by Pam Mahshie– showcases various decorative serger overlock stitches and features a “no-sew’ zipper technique! Serger Techniques Pouch front features center puffing panel surrounded by piping and serger pintucks. Serger Techniques Pouch back (other front) features a plaid design stitched with three different chainstitches! Learn six different serger overlock stitches while completing our Serger Techniques Pouch: 4-Thread Overlock, 3-Thread Narrow Seam, Flat Lock, Chainstitch, Narrow Coverstitch, and Wide Coverstitch!
bernette b64 AIRLOCK Overlocker at ShopNZP.com!
Shop ALL Stretch Jersey Knit Fabrics & Fabric Packs at ShopNZP.com!
Announcing our spring SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus shopping, and prize drawing giveaways. Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
Seminars- LIVE IN PERSON
Choose from three-days of Lecture-Demos featuring Sewing, Quilting, and Machine Embroidery by Sewlebrities Mary Mulari, Lorraine Torrence, Judy Gauthier, Lauri Valle, and Deanna Springer. NEW! VIP Seminar Pass! Purchase a NEW! VIP Seminar Pass and receive all-access admission to every seminar for all three event days, plus receive a VIP Badge with Lanyard, and more!
Register Today for our 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event at ShopNZP.com.
Happy Serging!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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April 8, 2023
NEW! Spring Garden Gnomes Fabric Tube Easter Table Mat Sewing Tutorial
Welcome spring and sew a new Table Mat! We’ve stitched our Easter-themed Table Mat with Clover’s Fabric Tube Maker and The Spring Garden Gnomes Fat Quarter Pack by Andi Metz for Benartex Fabrics. The sewing is fun and the finished Table Mat provides a festive table decoration!
Celebrate spring and sew a new Table Mat! Today, we’re stitching our Table Mat with Spring Garden Gnomes 2-1/2″ fabric strips and Pellon’s convenient 2-1/2″ Precut Cotton Batting Strips and Clover’s Fabric Tube Maker! The sewing is fun and the finished Table Mat provides a festive table decoration. Blog Bonus! Using the same technique make a set of placemats!
Spring Garden Gnomes Easter Table Mat Sewing TutorialTable Mat Approximate finished size: 18″ x 22″
Spring Garden Gnomes Table Mat Supply ListingSix Fat Quarters from the Spring Garden Gnome Fat Quarter Bundle or six coordinating fabrics for strips. Pellon’s 2-1/2″ Precut Cotton Batting Strip Roll Clover’s Fabric Tube Maker Clover’s Wonder Clips Clover’s Bordeaux Scissors Rotary Cutter, mat, and ruler Open Toe Presser Foot Optional: Edge Joining Presser Foot Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle Metrosene Plus Sewing Thread IronCreate Fabric Strips
Cut four 2-1/2″ crosswise fabric strips from each of six Spring Garden Gnome Fat Quarters . Cut a total of twenty-four strips – each measuring approximately 2-1/2″ x 21″.
Set Sewing machine for a 3.0 straight stitch, attach an Open Toe Presser Foot , insert a new Schmetz Size 90 Jeans/Denim Needle.
Edgestitch fabric/batting assembly, along long open edge.
An Edge Joining Presser Foot also works great when seaming fabric strips.
Our Spring Garden Gnomes Table Mat is complete!
Blog Bonus!
Spring Garden Gnomes Placemat!
Approximate finished size: 13″ x 18″
For each placemat, cut three 2-1/2″ crosswise fabric strips from each of six fat quarters. Cut a total of eighteen strips – each measuring approximately 2-1/2″ x 21″.Following steps above, create a set of Spring Garden Gnomes Placemats!
Register Today for our 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event at ShopNZP.com.
Announcing our spring SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events at Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, May 18-20, 2023!Plan your visit! Make memories and create a new tradition while engaging in our annual SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Events! Join our Seminars by Sewlebrity Presenters, unwind at our entertaining Evening Events, see new product demos by Brand Ambassadors, plus shopping, and prize drawing giveaways. Learn about our NEW! VIP Seminar Pass, view and/or print the 2023 Sew•Quilt•Create Weekend Event Brochure PDF, and Register Today at ShopNZP.com.
See the Nancy Zieman Community Mosaic Mural, and visit The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show 100 Years of Art Deco Quilt Exhibit at the DCCA!
View and/or print our Downtown Fine Arts District Area Map with Event Locations, Restaurants, and Lodging in the Beaver Dam
Evening Events – LIVE IN PERSON
Film Screening of Nancy Zieman: Extraordinary Grace Film
with PBS Wisconsin
Thursday. May 18 • 6pm-7:30pm
Join us, along with family, friends and special guests for a Film Screening of PBS Wisconsin documentary, Nancy Zieman: Extraordinary Grace.
Celebrating 40 Years of Sewing With Nancy® with the Stitch it! Sisters®
Friday. May 19 • 6pm-7:30pm
Join the creative women behind the Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio to celebrate 40 years of Sewing With Nancy®.
Seminars- LIVE IN PERSON
Choose from three-days of Lecture-Demos featuring Sewing, Quilting, and Machine Embroidery by Sewlebrities Mary Mulari, Lorraine Torrence, Judy Gauthier, Lauri Valle, and Deanna Springer. NEW! VIP Seminar Pass! Purchase a NEW! VIP Seminar Pass and receive all-access admission to every seminar for all three event days, plus receive a VIP Badge with Lanyard, and more!
Sit & Sew Classes – LIVE IN PERSON
Sit & Sew on a BERNINA L860 Serger, L890 Serger, and the NEW! Special Edition Kaffe Fassett BERNINA B770 QE Sewing & Embroidery Machine and learn new techniques while sewing a project. Visit the BERNINA Booth for Special Event SALES and sign up for the FREE! Make-it! Take-it! Seating is limited.
Vendor Mall – LIVE IN PERSON
Visit the Vendor Mall and learn about the latest tools for sewing, quilting, and creating from our industry’s best Brand Ambassadors!
Join us May 18-20 for our SEW•QUILT•CREATE Weekend Event at the Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio featuring Sewing Seminars, Sit & Sew Workshops, Make-it! Take-it!, Sewlebrity Presenters, Brand Ambassadors, Evening Events, Meet the Stitch it Sisters, shop our exclusive Special Event SALES, Sign up for the Event Prize Drawings for a chance to to win prizes from BERNINA, bernette, LauraStar, Clover, June Tailor, OESD, Benartex, Schmetz Needles, and more – including a bernette b05 Academy Sewing Machine!
Register by May 8 and save $2 per Seminar, Sit & Sew, & Evening Event.
Seminars are $10-$20 ea. in advance ($12-$22 on-site), Sit & Sew Workshops are $59 ea. ($61 on-site), Evening Events are $20 ea. ($22 on-site). Seating is limited. Register online at ShopNZP.com.
SAVE $5*—Register online at ShopNZP.com and the registration fee is waived.
*A $5 registration fee will be added to each mail and phone registration.
Admission fee not required for Vendor Mall, Vendor Demos, Make it Take-it, or for shopping at the Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio.
Note: Live In-Person Events are located at the Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio and BDACT Beaver Dam Area Community Theater in downtown Beaver Dam WI.
Event Hours: Thurs. May 18–Fri. May 19, 9am-5pm • Sat. May 20, 9am-4pm
NANCY ZIEMAN SEWING STUDIO120 FRONT STREET • BEAVER DAM, WI 53916 INFO@ZIEMANPRODUCTIONS.COM • ShopNZP.com
Happy Sewing!
Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions. LLC.
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