August 2004
August Means Back To School It is hard to believe August is here and summer is almost over. The lazy days of summer will soon change to the busy days of school and homework.Whether your plans include preschool or the big move into a dorm, Prym Consumer USA Inc. has notions that make your life easier. This month, we feature "Helpful Notions Checklist for Back to School." Included in the list are the Laundry Marking Pen, essential for labeling your preschoolers clothes and for quick repairs, the Pre-Threaded Needles and Travel Sewing Kits are handy for college students.Personalizing with letters, numbers, and designs are all the rage this season. Dritz Iron-On letters and numbers are perfect for updating a wardrobe or just expressing your own unique personality. No matter what statement you wish to make, you will find the style and color to suit your mood. For inspiration, see our Easy Embellished Purses project.For sewing, Glamour Rings are our favorite new notion. These metal rings are used to accent everything from dresses to handbags. Visit our Glamour Rings page for inspiring ideas and a list of current patterns. Let your imagination take hold and use Glamour Rings on your back to school fashions.Quilters are raving about our new Omnigrip™ line of rulers. These neon green rulers with the slip resistant backing make quilting easier. Omnigrip rulers are manufactured to the same high standards Omnigrid® rulers are known for.Again, we have more handbag designs from Bag Boutique™. This trendy craft just keeps growing and sewing enthusiasts and crafters of every age enjoy creating this accessory. Ribbon and Bag Boutique are all you need to make a fashion statement this school year.Amy's August project, Designer Labels, is very easy, but adds pizzazz to your fashion designs. I show you how to create a designer look in a matter of minutes using satin ribbon, letters, and a household iron. You will be surprised how such a little detail makes a big impact.September, National Sewing Month, is a special time at Prym Consumer USA Inc.. Be sure to join us again next month for special news, highlights and of course, projects. Until then,
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