These are projects that are fun and creative and get you out of a sewing rut. For not a lot of money and not a giant time commitment.<\/p>\n
And that’s how Straight Stitch Society came to be.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n Anyone can become a member of the Straight Stitch Society. You don’t even need to be able to sew a straight line to join. All it takes is an honest attempt (perfection is definitely not<\/strong> a requirement for membership) and an affirmation of the beliefs expressed in the society’s manifesto<\/a>.<\/p>\n These are projects that we hope you’ll make as gifts for your friends and to keep for yourself. (It’s OK to make things for yourself and not feel guilty, you know.) We hope the project will help you re-discover the fun in sewing again. Sew them as we designed them by following the clear, detailed instructions, or make them your own and fly by the seat of your pants. Add your own little touches to them. You want to make a frog coin purse instead of the dog, cat, or monkey included in the pattern? Go for it. And if a seam is a little wonky, so what? It’s just fabric, after all.<\/p>\n Which reminds me, we thought our society needed a ridiculous manifesto. You can read it<\/a> over on the new Straight Stitch Society website<\/a>. We also created a monster glossary<\/a> of sewing-related terms over there, just because we could (it’s fun to have your own website; you can do whatever you want!) and because we thought you might like to have all those terms in one place for quick reference, no matter what you’re sewing. Feel free to use it, print it out, link to it from your blog, or do with it whatever you want. It’s there for you.<\/p>\n Now, because you’ve been waiting for it, here’s a little introduction to each of the four patterns.<\/p>\n Apples to Oranges Sewing Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n Comparing fruit to sewing is like comparing apples to oranges, right? Not exactly.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve brought the two together in a fruity sewing kit that\u2019s cute enough to eat. It\u2019s got everything you need\u2014a pincushion, a zipper pouch for notions, and an optional needle pad, all buttoned up in a tasty little package.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Choose from a red delicious apple with an embroidered core or a zesty orange with playful seed appliqu\u00e9.<\/p>\n You can purchase the Apples to Oranges Sewing Kit pattern<\/a> from the Oliver + S shop.<\/p>\n Split Personality Reversible Bag<\/strong> Make both sides happy with this supercute reversible slouch bag. Use an unexpected combination of colors and prints on one side for a bold look and a subtle mix of fabrics on the other side for a more sedate look.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Simply flip the bag inside out when you want to change the side of your personality that\u2019s on display.<\/p>\n The Split Personality Reversible Bag pattern<\/a> is available in the Oliver + S shop.<\/p>\n Feed the Animals Coin Purses<\/strong> Let these supercute coin purses gobble up your change, cash, and credit cards. Choose from a mischievous menagerie of money-eating friends, including a monkey, cat, and dog.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n They\u2019re so irresistible you can\u2019t make just one!<\/p>\n You can purchase your copy of the Feed the Animals Coin Purses pattern<\/a> from the Oliver + S shop now.<\/p>\n Change Your Mind Slipcover Bag<\/strong> That\u2019s why you\u2019ll love this stylish bag. Instantly alter its appearance to match every one of your moods\u2014and anything in your closet\u2014by choosing one of two different slipcover designs that can be sewn in a kaleidoscope of colors and prints.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Straight](\"\/\/o.osimg.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/StraightStitchPatterns.jpg\" "\\"Straight")
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\nWe all have two sides to our personalities\u2014a wild and crazy side and a quiet, thoughtful side\u2014don\u2019t we?<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nEver feel like something is eating up all your money? You\u2019re right!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\nWe\u2019re women. And everyone knows that it\u2019s a woman\u2019s prerogative to change her mind when the mood strikes, right?<\/p>\n