A post full of lovely wedding veils, adapted from Sew Jewish’s sister blog, Backyard Huppah. Grace Kelly. Kate Middleton. And now brides of all styles are adopting the drop veil. Change the length and you change the mood. Wear it with a garland of flowers, a tiara, or on its own. It’s easy to make … Continue reading
Category Archives: Sew Jewish Book
Now in Paperback: Sew Jewish – The 18 Projects You Need for Jewish Holidays, Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Celebrations and Home
The Sew Jewish book is now available in paperback! Yeah! After the PDF version came out, so many readers asked about getting a physical book, especially to give as gifts, that I plunged in to figure out how to make it happen. I’m so grateful for everyone’s interest and support. The paperback version is now … Continue reading
2 Hanukkah Party Treats
Hanukkah is almost here! We’ll soon be lighting menorahs, eating latkes, and spinning dreidels. The Sew Jewish book includes instructions for making dreidel game party favors, little pouches to fill with a dreidel and pieces of sweet chocolate gelt. The book even includes printable dreidel game instructions to tuck into the pouches (versions for both … Continue reading
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How to sew fleece appliques for this super snuggly aleph-bet cuddle blanket – Video tutorial
As I write this, it’s a chilly November morning, and Hanukkah is coming. Two great reasons to make a super snuggly aleph-bet cuddle blanket for a little one you love. This second tutorial based on the Sew Jewish book features: For sewists new to applique: Detailed description and demonstration of techniques for getting beautifully finished … Continue reading
Passover / Sew Jewish Book / Shabbat / Video
How to Sew Wave Tucks for a Natilat Yadayim Hand Washing Towel
Make some waves! Learn how to sew wave tucks for a handmade hand towel in this first video tutorial based on a project in the Sew Jewish book: the al natilat yadayim hand towel. Watch the video above or on YouTube. Here are the links mentioned in the video: Buy the Sew Jewish book on … Continue reading
How do you make a sewing project Jewish without using Hebrew phrases or Jewish symbols?
What makes a sewing project Jewish? I’m continually turning this question over in my mind. Hebrew phrases or Jewish symbols mark a project as Jewish, but what if you don’t use them? How do you give the object you’re designing a Jewish identity or imbue it with a Jewish idea? That was the question I … Continue reading
Sew Jewish Book Just Released — Get Your Copy!
Get ready to make Jewish tradition your own! Update: Sew Jewish is now available in paperback as well as an instant download PDF. Wow–It’s been a long journey, and the Sew Jewish book has just been released! See all the details and get your copy today in the Sew Jewish Shop on Etsy. What’s Inside … Continue reading
