sewing gadgets

sewing gadgets

How to Protect Your Investments This Holiday Season

Don't panic but Christmas is around the corner. It's always hard to try and find that perfect gift for someone special. What to buy for little Billy, his teenage sister, Mother in the nursing home? It is quite the challenge every year. It is also difficult to find something special for someone who has everything - how do you find something that no one else would have thought of or that they haven't already got? Things to bear in mind when trying to find the perfect gift for that special person is trying to think about their favorite hobbies. Are they in to any particular sport or like reading particular books or listening to certain types of music? Do they take riding lessons or play hockey or maybe they enjoy skiing? Whatever their interests are - somehow we manage to pull it all together and when opening their packages on Christmas, they all seem very content with their new gadgets and clothing.

But maybe not for long. Lots of the kid’s stuff such as iPods, gloves, boots etc. gets lost at school and you're starting to realize you need to come up with a plan to avoid having to replace all your investments again. How about Mother’s new sweater, will it come back from the laundry at the senior home? Imagine the staff trying to remember if Edna's Christmas sweater was pink or white. Riding helmets, snowboards, hockey sticks - they all look the same. How do we avoid losing our precious belongings? Well - you need to label them of course. Personalized name labels with first and last name works wonders in the school environment. Name and room number is a blessing at the senior home and name and phone number in the helmet guaranties a speedy return to it's owner. So protect your investments this Christmas knowing that everything that goes out that door will return.

About the Author

Lena Grierson is the owner of LabelLighthouse.com a company specializing in (stick-on) no-iron and no-sew clothing name labels. She resides in rural Rockwood with her husband and 3 busy little girls.

3929 Aunt Martha's Embroidery Transfer HAPPY GADGETS

$3.10

Small Doll Gadget bag pouch clutch purse w/ neck strap

$4.50

Sewing, Tricot Stitch.?

How can I successfully sew elastic into a garment using a Tricot or stretch stitch? Is there a special type of gadget that can help me?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20_cOFIlb_Y

This link should help.

Dritz Sweater Stone Clothing Care

$4.06

SWEATER STONE-This convenient tool removes pilling and renews the finish of sweaters naturally. It was created to restore the look of knits and sweaters without exposing them to the rigors of dry cleaning. Sweater Stone is made of natural pumice that quickly lifts away pilling and revitalizes knitted garments. Its versatility allows use on a wide range of fabrics including furniture and polar f...

Perfect Fit Button Deluxe (Set of 8)

$0.28

Perfect Fit Button Deluxe (Set of 8)

Perfect Fit Button is the newest way to get your pants, jeans, or skirts to fit perfectly everyday, all the time.

If you've put on a few pounds or have recently taken off some weight, just attach this adjustable, removable button to make a perfect fit. Now, you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to replace your old clothing, just use these remarkable bu...

Adjust A Button for Denim: Removable instant fix fashion button for tight or gaping waistbands for a perfect fit on jeans (No iron, sew, tailor)

$16.50

Finally, a movable button that alters waistbands in a flash! Adding or reducing up to 1.5 inches is as easy as inserting a pin. Simply poke through on outside of existing button to tighten, move to inside to loosen. Strong spring back clasp locks button in place yet quickly releases for repeated use. Don't sacrifice comfort, customize your fit with Adjust-a-Button....

Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife

$34.99

From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army Knife a century ago comes the Champion Plus, a complete set of tools for campers, hikers, hunters, fishers, picnic enthusiasts, and people all trades--all neatly contained in a single implement. Measuring just 3-1/2 inches long, the Champion Plus is stylishly cased in the famous red Swiss Army body that's recognized around the world. More impor...

I-Tower High Power LED Floor Lamp- Silver/Cool Generation 2

$194.95

Using next-generation LEDs, the i-Tower floor lamp offers both form and function in one stylish package. The lamp has an space-saving, ultra thin modern profile, with a lamp head that adjusts to heights of 3 to 5 feet. Six high power, long-lasting LEDs provide daylight quality light for reading or other tasks, and a built-in 4-step dimmer gives you total lighting control. The lamp is very energy e...

Petit Magnifying Lamp w/ Two Stands 3x & 5x Power

$15.99

This is a petite small magnifying lamp. It will not take up much space on your desk.
It comes with a weighted v shaped desk mount or it comes with a spring loaded clamp for attaching just about anywhere.
This lamp is very stable and with its flexible neck can be positioned just about anyway you need it.
It stands at about 12" and the base is 7" x 6 1/2". The lens is 3 1/2" and has a 3x power. It h...

Zeikos ZE-260F Deluxe DSLR Soft Case (Black)

$12.49

The Zeikos ZE260F Deluxe DSLR Soft Camera Case is perfect to hold your DSLR and accessories. It has 3 outer zippered pockets, 2 inner webbed pockets and 2 smaller pockets within. It has rubber feet and includes 5 removeable dividers, 1 removable shoulder strap and features a comfortable handle grip....

Sewing Thread Pattern iPhone 4 Case - Fits iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S

$15.95

Has your mother just bought a new iphone 4? In that case, the best thing to gift her right now would be the Sewing thread pattern iphone 4 case. We all know that moms love to sew. By protecting your mom's iphone with this amazing case you will not only save it from scratches and falls but you will also present it a unique look which she is definitely going to love because of the simple reason that...