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Red Neck Wine Glasses Photo Fabric Pillows Hey, it's Susie from Sweetie Petitti.  Over Christmas, Christina wanted to make gifts for her friends, and of course I am all in, but she HAS to help.  I don't generally ask for help when the project involves an oven, but a craft project for her friends meant it would be a project for us both!  So a shopping trip to Hobby

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So graduation has come and gone, and most years I am spending May behind my embroidery machine for the many friends who need gifts made, and for my own gifts. Monogramming is hotter than ever with everything on the store shelves bearing an initial, even toilet paper! There is no doubt that a teenager heading off to college will use a nice set of towels. However, this is another of those

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As my daughter finishes her Senior year of high school, the girls were all about "this is our last Homecoming, this is our last rafting trip" and other final events that mark the end of high school. We will have dozens of graduation gifts we'll have to make (always home made!) and certainly 4 amazing years to remember. She wanted to begin with a little gift for a few of her friends so photo

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I am fortunate that on this Mothers Day my mother is only a phone call away. I just came back from a visit with her and it was lovely. Who could ask for anything more.My mom is glamorous, right out of the pages of Vogue. When I was growing up she would look at the fancy magazines and say "I can make that" and sure enough she would go to her sewing room and churn out the most beautiful outfit.

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I recently cracked open a new, inspiring book on making, of all thing, Aprons!! A is for Apron is a fun book and if you want a quick project for a hostess gift, have some adorable left over fabric but not enough for a skirt, or if you're feeling like you need a short project to get your head back in the game - this is it!!Who doesn't need an apron? The projects—from ultra-feminine and vintage

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by Susie TiltonDoes any holiday illicit panic like Valentine's Day? When I was a teenager I was afraid I wouldn't be noticed. As an adult, I have mixed feelings. I would love a velvet box....but we need to recarpet the TV room. I'd love a romantic getaway, but we need to buy a plane ticket for our college age son to get home. Oh well, the good thing about being creative and crafty is that

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Yes, we all know I LOVE to bake for people. It is a creative, cathartic process. And I enjoy the whole concept of gifting. Sometimes a little sugar brings pure joy to someone, I like that I can be responsible for that. So of course I gave away plenty of sweets this past holiday, but I had a few gifts looming in the sewing room. And finally, I have finished! Since I am a pretty talented

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Times are tight this Holiday Season but nothing says "thinking of you" more than a gift you made yourself or bought from an independent crafter. Better yet, recycle something old into something new!If you're in the Los Angeles area, there are a few events worth checking out.The Unique LA independent design and gift show and Renegade Craft Fair are always winners. Here's their list of things

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Years ago, a very talented Chicago seamstress went on a talk show and spoke about how professionals alter clothes to fit their clients. The talk show was flooded with calls from viewers wanting to know more. The seamstress, Ruth Oblander, decided to write a book about fitting for the home sewer and the Sew/Fit Manual was created. She hired a young woman who was a talented seamstress and as

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So I am constantly switching furniture, changing pillows out, rearranging my world. I noticed one day as I stood at my counter how utterly BORING my eating area is. It has a small seating area with 2 chairs I love, but desperately need to be recovered. Also a piece of furniture I bought 25 years ago and painted black and my hubby accused me of going to PB and buying something new! And a

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Recently at one of our ASG meeting I brought in an article on how to create a basic skirt pattern from duct tape by Jean Haas. Jean has been designing sloper techniques from duct tape for quite some time. If you need a good laugh, check out her website and envision yourself swaddled in duct tape. But seriously, her techniques and simple and efficient.Starting with a 1/2 yard or so of a cotton

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I am the West Los Angeles Neighborhood Group leader for the American Sewing Guild. We meet once a month and tackle some crafting related subject. Our choices have ranged from how to sew in zippers to making a duct tape skirt sloper. It's fun and informative. I'm lucky to have a diverse group - men, women, old, young, experienced and beginners. But they all have one thing in common - a love

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First Monday of the New Year means time to hone those resolutions and get back to work. I'm feeling like it will be a very good year. We're making the move of all our products for sale on Etsy and adding some handmade, recycled goods too. Swap O Rama Rama is on the mind and dates are being worked out as we speak. There are lots of things happening so I guess I just better get working so I

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Merry Christmas to you and yours! My husband and I were lucky enough to enjoy 4 days of skiing this week at Mammoth Mountain resort in the California Sierra's. While we were there, it snowed 10 inches!We wear helmets when we ski and it's interesting to note that almost everyone else does too. You must protect the noggin!! This year I made bags for our helmets to keep them from bumping around

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Like I said before, the Chanel Jacket has always caught my eye. So, I went to the Chanel "sale" at Decades Two, an upscale designer resale boutique. The two main rooms were flooded with Chanel jackets, suits, coats, purses, shoes, handbags and more. All used, all in great shape and all on "sale". Now, when an item originally costs around $4,500, the word sale here means 50% off and sometimes

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I'm not sure when my fascination with Chanel jackets developed but as long as I can remember, it's an item that I vowed to one day put in my closet.Several years ago I had the distinct pleasure of being invited to Palm Springs to observe Claire Shaeffer's class, Chanel and That Suit. This is a very high end hands on class. For five days a select group of students learn about Coco Chanel, her

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I had the pleasure of attending the latest Cirque Du Soleil show in Santa Monica this past weekend and what a show it was. Kooza tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. As a lover of clothes, the costumes in Kooza held a special fascination. The Costume Designer, Marie-Chantale Vaillancourt, states "My costumes draw on....everything from graphic

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The Venice Swap was a success! Thanks to all the volunteers who generously devoted their time and skill. We made trick or treat bags, costumes, and silk screened skulls and daggers.Felicity Huffman and daughter were in the house transforming their new found clothes. Who says thrift is only for the poor?? Swap focuses on recycling, transforming, creating and being "green."Make it Yourself!

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Who doesn't love October? The crisp air that fall brings, Harvest Moon, fresh apples, changing leaves, and of course Halloween. Take the time this fall to create something for yourself, you deserve it. It can be as simple as a new set of napkins and matching placemats or your own Halloween trick or treat bag. Our DVD's will guide you.This October is special because Susie and I will be

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How much fun would Halloween be if we all made our own costumes? When I was growing up my parents made their costumes every year. They were the best you ever saw - Mickey and Minnie, the Organ Grinder and Monkey, old Roman's in Toga's.Check them out in the picture. It doesn't have to be elaborate - just creative!And here's a sneak peek of Helena Bonham Carter in costume who appears with Johnny

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Most people who sew and craft tend to be on the frugal side. We appreciate the beauty in simple things and hate to throw anything away. We recycle instead of throwing away - whether that means giving it to a thrift shop or a friend, waste isn't in our vocabulary. If this describes you, then Sunday, July 26, in Woodley Park is a Festival just for you - Frugal Festival. Everything is FREE! So

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I am very lucky to have two sisters who I enjoy spending time with. Unfortunately, they live far away. But this past weekend we all got together at the big sister's new house for a visit. The oldest, Patti, lost her house in a tornado last year so she was very excited to finally have a new home. I know she lost many personal things in the tornado, many with sentimental value. Like clothes

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Saturday's Swap was a huge success - over 260 participants came downtown LA to the California Market Center to create new from old. The DIY spirit and the recycle craze is well entrenched in LA. Thank you everyone! Enjoy some photos. And a link to KB, our applique guru's, flickr page here.

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Bring your clothes and $5 to theSwap O Rama Rama this Saturdayat the California Market Center.Twelve design stations with sewingmachines, felting machines, silkscreening, fabric paints, glue guns and more.Reduce, reuse, refashion!

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I don't know about you but in California we have been waiting for summer for what seems like a very long time. And now it's here - and a hot one at that! My sisters in Iowa and Memphis tell me the same - hot with humidity. What's a crafter to do? Head to the beach I say! Whip up a tote with our Making Handbags pattern and throw in a good book.And don't forget the sunscreen!

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The Sunday Swap at the Santa Monica Museum of Art was a huge success!Thank you to all the Designers, Volunteers and Museum Staff that made it possible. We transformed hundreds of t-shirts otherwise destined for the junk yard! From silk screening to doll making - and even making a dress!What I loved about this Swap was the diversity of the participants - young, old, man, woman, punk, traditional

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Come one, come all to the Santa Monica Museum of Art on Sunday, May 31 and transform your old t-shirts into something new!Our silk screener's have created three very cool designs for you: bird, bike, recycle LA.Two felting machines will be set up with swatches of wool roving to get your creative juices rolling.14 sewing machines will be armed with designers (and possibly a free one for you to try

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That's right, on Sunday, May 31, we will convene at the Santa Monica Museum of Art for another Swap O Rama Rama. This is a special T-shirt only Swap in support of the museums program Cause for Creativity.The line up of silk screeners and designers armed with sewing machines is awesome and you can learn more about them here.At Swap, you bring T-shirts and a mere $5 and gain entry to a room full

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I have long been a member of the American Sewing Guild (ASG) and last weekend we had our annual Los Angeles Chapter meeting. What an inspirational group. I lead a Neighborhood Group in the Westside of LA and I'm hoping that 2011 will bring lots of new ideas to all our members..Our next Neighborhood Group meeting is Thursday, November 11 at the uber hip Urban Craft Center. The UCC, as it is

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The 18th Annual Santa Monica Arts Festival is this weekend at Clover Park. The festival theme is "Revel with a Cause" and the line up for music, food, workshops and vendors is fantastic. We will be selling our US Forestry recycled canteen bags while they last as well as other assorted Hip Line Media goodies designed to get you creating!See the line up at the Festival website. Back again is the

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In celebration of Earth Day the Long Beach Aquarium will be having a special events festival that will include sewing stations to make sea creatures out of old clothes! This is a great event to encourage recycling and reconstruction as well as let people see how fun and easy it is to sew. We do all the sewing and it's all free with your Aquarium admission ticket. So, check us out!

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In preparation for our T-shirt transformation Swap-O-Rama-Rama, we got together with a few designers to work out projects. Sean Devereaux of Social Studies will be creating his famous "monster" plushies again. This is a great project for kids and beginners as well as an opportunity for creative types to really express themselves. These monster plushies make perfect baby gifts and dog toys!

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Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate your creativity but learning to sew a simple, adorable Tulip shaped Handbag. The final project is perfect for a dress up night out on the town.The pattern can be found on our website listed with the downloads for the Making Handbag DVD. Simply cut out the pieces following the pattern guidelines, fuse interfacing to both the interior and

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Save your T-shirts! A special T-shirt Transformation Swap O Rama Rama will be held at the Santa Monica Museum of Art in Bergamot Station on May 31. This event is part of the Museum's Cause for Creativity workshops.You are invited to participate as a Volunteer helper, Designer or Swapper. Museum members will get free admission with a bag of t-shirts. All others will get in for $5 with a bag of

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On the last few days of the year I am vacationing with my husband. We are snow skiing and it is so beautiful that I wonder why I can't live here all the time. I wear a helmet when I ski and this year I made helmet bags for us. They're adorable, colorful fleece and I sewed straps on so they could be easily carried or hung up in the closet. The ones the stores sell are plain and expensive. A

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Recession. It's an ugly word. The news stations have recession logos they paste at the bottom of the screen when they run their doom and gloom stories on the economy. Everyday, it's the economic update, more casualties, more downturn, no relief in sight. Geez, you know its happening, you know it's bad, but somewhere on this huge earth there is good news. There are companies making it and

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by Susie TiltonWe've come a long way baby! I remember as a kid going to the t-shirt shop on vacation and picking out a design and a t shirt and having that huge hot press come down. They'd carefully peel back the paper and there was my souvenir. I still have one of those t-shirts. It is 32 years old, mustard colored with an owl that is cracking and peeling with age.It seemed only natural that

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The Sunday Swap was an overwhelming success! Over 400 people brought clothes to be silk screened, ripped apart and resewn and felted!We had 13 sewing machines going non stop and 4 silk screen stations. It was madness, in a good way. Thanks to all the general volunteers and volunteer designers for their continued support and hard work.Here are a few links to some rocking Flickr pictures (please

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Just 10 short days to Swap O Rama Rama at the Shrine Expo Hall. This event is going to be bigger and better than ever. FreshPressed, a new and innovative design company will be on hand showcasing their process of creating screenprinting wearables.Yelp will be there with their own booth where you can embellish one of their tote bags and take it home!Several designers come to us from the school

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Hip Line Media is once again sponsoring the uber hip, utterly fun and eco friendly Swap O Rama Rama in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at the Shrine Expo Center from 11am to 5pm.This is a giant clothing swap staffed with volunteer designers armed with sewing machines. Bring a bag of clothes and $5 (or $10 without clothes) and get your creative juices flowing. You can even learn to sew

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Well, the new website is finally up and we've added video and a blog. About time! Because that's what it all takes - time. As a freelance Line Producer in the television world, my time often gets sucked up with work. Well I've decided to focus more on Hip Line Media and see where we can go.We have so many ideas and exciting video in the pipeline!"How to" video on the fundamentals of sewing

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