Some JoAnn ETC stores have sewing classes. It may only be a sewing project class and not one that will teach you how to sew. Same for Hobby Lobby.

Sewing dealers usually have classes and lessons. Call those in your area and ask.

Also ask at the fabric counter as the sales staff may know of an individual who teaches sewing.

Perth Fabrics

POT HOLDER weaving LOOM & loops colored FABRIC kid NEW $13.00 Your kids will have fun just like you did when they make their own pot holders with this classic weaving loom. The set includes instructions, 150 loops, metal loom and hook. The loom measures 7 1/8 x 7 1/8 square….

Woodland Coaster Kit $9.95 …

Cake Decorating For Dummies …

Kiln Crafting $17.95 Hot Tips for Fusing and Slumping Glass Fusing expert Gil Reynolds shares his collection of articles from Stained Glass News, revised and supplemented with new materials and photographs. This 63 page booklet is bursting with information. Discover the how and why of glass fusing so you can become a better glass fuser. Learn how to write a firing schedule, ways to use dichroic glass, how to get the most from your mini kiln, the types of mold making materials, how to pick the right mold for your project and much more. Images from booklet.

Crafting A Business $14.95 Make Money Doing What You Love Home-based businesses are a common starting point for many entrepreneurs — and women in particular yearn for flexible hours as well as the chance to do creative work they really love. But how can that dream become reality? Find out, from the experts who already made it happen. The women artisans at the heart of this volume will inspire and motivate anyone who wants to follow in their footsteps. In illuminating in-depth profiles, they provide invaluable practical information on what it takes to get started, develop a saleable product, organize a company, market your goods, manage the finances, and handle staffing. All types of business are featured, from hand-weaving, doll making, and rug hooking to travel, interior design, and photography. Gorgeous photos showcase each businesswoman happily in her element, along with her work. Inside, you and 39;ll meet Amy Butler, owner of Amy Butler Design Anna Corba, owner of Found Cat Studio, specializing in home accessories Michelle Joy, owner of Primrose, a floral design and vintage shop Marilyn Lysohir, owner of Cowgirl Chocolates Lisa Norris, owner of Made by One Girl, home to handmade books Kate Shifrin Style Consultants Inc., Come Flea with Me Jane Zaccaria, owner of Tiddlywinks and Scallywags, a child and 39;s clothing store And many more.

7/8 Crafting Tiles $6.95 Clear Glass Crafting Tiles Crystal clear tiles are made from molded glass so there are no sharp edges. Customize with glass paints, etching or KraftyBlok Image Art, to make your own permanent designs on backs of tiles. Create unique jewelry and mosaic projects. Tiles are mounted on clear-faced adhesive sheets to protect them during shipping and storage. 1/4 sq foot. 36 pieces. Projects below by artist Jeanne Baruth using KraftyBlok Image Art 427200.

1-7/8 Crafting Tiles $6.95 Clear Glass Crafting Tiles Crystal clear tiles are made from molded glass so there are no sharp edges. Customize with glass paints, etching or KraftyBlok Image Art, to make your own permanent designs on backs of tiles. Create unique jewelry and mosaic projects. Tiles are mounted on clear-faced adhesive sheets to protect them during shipping and storage. 1/4 sq foot. 9 pieces. Custom drawer pulls created by artist Julie Haan using square knob 425862. Projects below courtesy of Diamond Tech, artist Jeanne Baruth. Pendant and Trivet projects use KraftyBlok Image Art 427200. Magnets created with magnet sheet 427625.

589831 – Set of 20 Handmade Glittered Fabric Sheets $13.31 20 sheets of handmade glittered fabric. Papers come in 10 different colours including white, purple and gold. Use them to add colour and texture to your crafting projects.

7/8 X 1-7/8 Crafting Tiles $6.95 Clear Glass Crafting Tiles Crystal clear tiles are made from molded glass so there are no sharp edges. Customize with glass paints, etching or KraftyBlok Image Art, to make your own permanent designs on backs of tiles. Create unique jewelry and mosaic projects. Tiles are mounted on clear-faced adhesive sheets to protect them during shipping and storage. 1/4 sq foot. 18 pieces. Projects below by artist Jeanne Baruth using KraftyBlok Image Art 427200.

Reconstruct a white t-shirt, sew it up, add buttons, patches, color it, add pockets, pins.
Make a messenger bag or something like that, customize it, use your favorite fabric, create secret pockets in it.
Make some cloth headbands, use long ribbons or your favorite cloth. They are much more comfy than the hard plastic/cardboard ones from the store, and they are unique!
Create friendship bracelets, or make rings out of string.
Make old jewelry new again! Take old rings and wrap them with string, or add jewels. Wrap a bangle in cloth, take apart old earrings and put them back together in a unique way.
If you’ve got a cellphone or camera you’re tired of seeing plain, paint it with nail polish [so it can be re-painted with more colors later] or add stickers, apply duct-tape, put some fake jewels on.
Ok, there is alot of ideas right there. Have fun and remember to use your imagaination!!

Len’s Mill Store – March Specials – fabric yarn craft supplies knitting clothing.

Microwave Splatter Screen $4.49 End hard-to-clean microwave messes. Just place this reusable 13″ diameter mesh material over a plate or bowl and it catches the spatters! No need for waxed paper or paper towels. Weighted to stay in place. Stain- resistant, easy to clean-just rinse it. For microwave use only….

Wilton 2104-7778 Master Tip Set $29.99 With more than 50 tips included in this professional-quality cake decorating set, your imagination is the limit. Garlands, rosettes, stars, flower petals–if you can dream it up there’s a tip designed for the job. The angled coupler assists in certain decorating operations, and a standard coupler plus two flower nails for creating roses are included. The set comes packaged in a white plastic stora…

Wilton Food Writer Edible Color Markers $4.39 Food writer edible color markers fine tip .35oz 5/pkg-primary. Wilton-these edible color markers are great for all kinds of food! each marker is 0.35 ounces and features a fine tip. A fast fun way to add dazzle to fondant cakes and all kinds of food! us……

Kwik Sew Craft Garment Bag & Accessories (3859) Pattern $10.98 Designed for woven fabrics. Suggested Fabrics: Cotton, cotton types, calico, twill, denim. Pattern includes 1/4″ (6 mm) seam allowances. Garment bag in two lengths, has shaped top edge with darts, lapped fronts with front bands from contrast fabric, bias cut binding at hanger opening, and handle on bottom edge. Hanging Case has shaped top edge, zipper opening and bias cut binding at hanger opening. Garment cover has shaped top edge, bias cut binding at hanger opening, and contrast band at bottom edge. Sachet is square, has ribbon hanger, and aromatic filling. Click here for pattern back.

Delta Sobo Craft and Fabric Glue $4.73 This glue is a general-purpose glue for school, craft, and household use. Sobo withstands multiple freeze-thaw cycles and dries fast and clear.

Fabric Prints $4.49 Fun, classic prints on jumbo sticks add extra fun to craft projects and dramatic play. Double-sided sticks feature 10 patterns, with coordinating patterns on the opposite side. They’re great for picture frames, door hangers, ornaments and stick puppets — just add faces, hair and accessories. Packs of 50.

The Craft Of Silversmithing $17.95 Techniques, Projects, Inspiration Take a fresh look at the ancient craft of silversmithing with 18 projects that teach a solid body of skills. This full-color, comprehensive manual provides artisans with a thorough understanding of silvers properties what it is and how it behaves. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced techniques are explained and then applied to craft amazingly beautiful items, from accessories to wearables and extraordinary gifts. Use brushing, sawing, piercing, and polishing procedures to fashion a simple bud vase. Progress to a baby rattle or candleholder created with soldering, sinking, dapping, and forging techniques. Ultimately youll have the expertise to complete a martini set, lidded container, or teapot. The art of silversmithing has never been easier or more enjoyable.

No. And adhesive-backed velcro is horrible to sew through, usualy gumming up the needle within about three stitches. (regular velcro is also a PITA to sew, at least till you get it all figured out.)

Have you considered something like the gripper snaps that are set with a small tool and hammer? They do work well. http://sewing.about.com/od/buttonsandsnaps/gr/snapsetter.htm

http://www.snapsource.com/

Coordinating Fabric & Scrapbook Paper Projects – Make a Pin Cushion and Memory Album

POT HOLDER weaving LOOM & loops colored FABRIC kid NEW $13.00 Your kids will have fun just like you did when they make their own pot holders with this classic weaving loom. The set includes instructions, 150 loops, metal loom and hook. The loom measures 7 1/8 x 7 1/8 square….

Alex Yarn Craft Kit in Carry Basket $21.00 Learn to knit and crochet a chic scarf and bag. Decorate with fashionable flowers and tassels to dress up your creations. This charming keepsake case contains everything a beginner needs to learn the simple stitches in these easy projects. Kit includes six brightly colored skeins of yarn (50 yards each), wooden knitting needles, plastic crochet hook and easy-to-follow instructions with line drawin…

Walnut Hollow Creative Versa-Tool $23.99 This is the Creative Versa-Tool by Walnut HollowÃ?® For ages 14 years and upFEATURES: This is a perfect tool for the person who likes to do it all. This has various options and functions for the hobbyiests, crafters and artists alike The temperature is ideal for many surfaces, such as wood, leather, metal, ceramic, wax, fabric, foam, jewelry and more Options include: hot knife cutting, patter…

7/8 Crafting Tiles $6.95 Clear Glass Crafting Tiles Crystal clear tiles are made from molded glass so there are no sharp edges. Customize with glass paints, etching or KraftyBlok Image Art, to make your own permanent designs on backs of tiles. Create unique jewelry and mosaic projects. Tiles are mounted on clear-faced adhesive sheets to protect them during shipping and storage. 1/4 sq foot. 36 pieces. Projects below by artist Jeanne Baruth using KraftyBlok Image Art 427200.

1-7/8 Crafting Tiles $6.95 Clear Glass Crafting Tiles Crystal clear tiles are made from molded glass so there are no sharp edges. Customize with glass paints, etching or KraftyBlok Image Art, to make your own permanent designs on backs of tiles. Create unique jewelry and mosaic projects. Tiles are mounted on clear-faced adhesive sheets to protect them during shipping and storage. 1/4 sq foot. 9 pieces. Custom drawer pulls created by artist Julie Haan using square knob 425862. Projects below courtesy of Diamond Tech, artist Jeanne Baruth. Pendant and Trivet projects use KraftyBlok Image Art 427200. Magnets created with magnet sheet 427625.

7/8 X 1-7/8 Crafting Tiles $6.95 Clear Glass Crafting Tiles Crystal clear tiles are made from molded glass so there are no sharp edges. Customize with glass paints, etching or KraftyBlok Image Art, to make your own permanent designs on backs of tiles. Create unique jewelry and mosaic projects. Tiles are mounted on clear-faced adhesive sheets to protect them during shipping and storage. 1/4 sq foot. 18 pieces. Projects below by artist Jeanne Baruth using KraftyBlok Image Art 427200.

589831 – Set of 20 Handmade Glittered Fabric Sheets $13.31 20 sheets of handmade glittered fabric. Papers come in 10 different colours including white, purple and gold. Use them to add colour and texture to your crafting projects.

Perfectly : Tips, Techniques & Projects Perfectly Pearl Ex: Tips, Techniques & Projects $6.02 This informative book presents a number of clearly written and illustrated projects that demonstrate techniques for using Jacquard’s Pearl Ex Powdered Pigments. The step-by-step instructions illustrate the incredible versatility of these beautiful pigments.Techniques covered include stamping, watercolor stamping, backgrounds, fabric painting and much more.Book specifications: paperback, 24 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 in.Publisher: Rupert, Gibbon & Spider

Oriental Papercrafts: 25 Beautiful Eastern-Inspired Projects $16.97 Paper is one of the greatest of ancient Chinese inventions. Along with its countless practical uses, it has always played an important creative role in cultures throughout Asia — from festive lanterns and paper flowers to the gentle arts of origami and Korean paper cutting. Here is a rich selection of 25 original projects using traditional Oriental techniques, ranging from a Japanese bound book to a Chinese dragon, a papier-mâché bowl to a stenciled butterfly kite. Included are distinctive greeting cards and gift tags, a stamped stationery folder, a window mobile, and even a doll. All techniques and designs are fully illustrated. No prior crafting experience is required, and even beginners are sure to achieve spectacular results. Author — Cheryl Owen. Hardcover. 128 pages. 8¼” × 10¾”.