June Tailor Product Demonstrations

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June Tailor Products offer a wide variety of notions created for quilting, home decorating, craft, and sewing customers. Their goal is to help the customer create professional quality fabric creations simply and easily while saving time and money.

One of June Tailor’s fantastic notions is the Pintastic Automated Pin Dispenser.

This tool is a wonderful addition to any sewing room or quilt circle.


The June Tailor 100 Fine Glass Head Pins are quality pins that work well with the Pintastic Automated Pin Dispenser. These sturdy, sharp and colorful pins come in a handy plastic case.

The June Tailor Shape Cut Sprint Ruler

Many quilts today are constructed using 2 1/2″ strips. The Shape Cut Sprint is an amazing ruler that is the perfect tool for cutting 2 1/2″ jelly rolls, 5″ charm squares and 10″ layer cake squares. Multiple layers of fabric are cut quickly and accurately with this ruler.
This means less time at the cutting table and more time at the sewing machine.

The June Tailor Quilt Binding Express simplifies making quilt binding. Using The Quilt Binding Express, the fabric strips are fed through the slots in the binding board and fold into the desired size. Now the strips are ready to be pressed on the padded side of the board. Choose between 2″, 2 1/4″, and 2 1/2″ strips of fabric.

The Velcro Solution

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The first warm days of spring are upon us and it’s time to step out into the garden and start planning that bumper crop. One of our favorite gadgets for keeping plants where they belong is the Velcro Plant Tie. Velcro has once again found a wonderful application for their fantastic product.

Velcro Plant Ties offer a quick and easy solution for staking and training plants that need that extra support. They come in a 45 foot continuous roll of green Velcro tape and can easily be cut to any length. Simply wrap the tie around the plant and the post, stake or trellis, and press to secure into place. The Velcro Plant Tie can be double wrapped for extra strength and is virtually invisible in the garden.

The Velcro Plant Ties are perfect for beginning plants and vines that need to be kept in place, and those delicate plants that may need a little extra support starting out. Re-useable and lightweight, the ties also work well with flower arrangements.

The Dritz Home Lint Roller

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During an afternoon of wild abandonment, Teka and her cat pal Marjorie left a trail of fur through out the house.

Use the Dritz Home Lint Roller to quickly clean pet hair from carpets and furniture.

This handy tool is a must for any pet owner.
Instructions:

  • Move roller back and forth across carpets, furniture, car seats, et.
  • Open cover on lint roller to remove contents;close cover.

    • Your pets are waiting for you. Now you don’t have to wait to remove their hair with the Dritz Home Lint Roller

    Also available at our retail store.

    Our Wonderful World of Laminated Cottons

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    Rain, rain, you don’t have to go away. Once you’ve discovered the wonderful world of our new designer laminated cottons, everyday will be a dry day. Laminated cottons start out as 100% cotton fabric and go on to be coated with a Phthalate-free laminate. They are usually 54″ to 58″ wide, and are pliable and easy to work with.

    Laminated Cottons and Oil Cloth come in a large assortment of colors and designs.

    Here is a project using our Sassy Apron 23″ laminated panel that is easy and fun to make.

    Sassy Apron 23″ Laminated Panel
    The laminated fabric wipes clean with a damp cloth. This is a perfect apron for gardening days and when tackling a bit of spring cleaning.

    Making this apron is a simple way to discover sewing with cotton laminates. Use this apron pattern to make countless other aprons from our large collection of cotton laminates and oil cloths.

    When sewing laminates here are a few guidelines that will make the project go smoother.

  • Use a 3.00mm sewing machine stitch.
  • Use Universal Needles, sizes 12 or 14, as these needles have sharper points to deal with the layers of laminate.
  • Use a polyester thread, as moisture may be a factor when wearing the apron.
  • Always use a pressing cloth when ironing the cotton laminate fabric. Iron on a low setting, and test first on a scrap of laminate fabric.
  • Machine wash apron and line dry. Never place your creation in the dryer.
  • Use Wonder Clips by Clover for holding laminate layers together instead of pinning.

    • Wonder Clips by Clover

    Materials to complete the Sassy Apron panel:

  • 1 Sassy Apron 23″ panel
  • 7/8 yard of cotton fabric for the apron lining.
  • Polyester thread
  • All of the materials you will need to complete this project are online and at our retail store.

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    Three Notions We Love

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    Our three featured notions are the OLFA Ergonomic Rotary Cutter, the InvisiGrip by Marti Michell, and the Diagonal Set Triangle Ruler. The right tool for the job will make all the difference in reaching your goal of a fine handmade creation.

    The Olfa Ergonomic Rotary Cutters

    The OLFA Ergonomic Rotary Cutter is designed to fit comfortably in your hand. The friendly shape reduces hand and wrist fatigue. The OLFA Cutter cuts multiple layers of fabric, and has a retractable blade which locks for safety.
    This rotary cutter comes in 60mm and 45mm blades which can be purchased separately.

    InvisiGrip by Omnigrid


    The InvisiGrip is another notion that will make your sewing life easier. InvisiGrip is a clear non-slip material that adheres to the back of rulers, templates, and cutting mats. The InvisiGRIP stops the slipping and sliding of templates and mats, which then remain in place as you cut those straight or curved lines.

    The Diagonal Set Triangle Ruler


    The Diagonal Set Triangle Ruler from Marti Michell is a fantastic tool to use when you want the perfect corner, or need to make flawless bias bindings.

    All of these notions make for an enhanced sewing experience.
    OLFA Ergonomic Rotary Cutters
    OLFA Replacement Blades
    InvisiGrip by Omnigrid
    Diagonal Set Triangle Ruler
    are all available online and at our retail store.
    We’ve come a long way from our grandmother’s sewing basket.