Did you take advantage of the Craftsy pattern drafting class offers? I hope you got all the classes you were interested in and are starting to build up a great library of sewing resources. If you missed it, some of those classes are still on special, so its not too … Continue reading
In our sewing chat group, sometimes we chat about seeing clothes and thinking “I could make that!” I carry around a notebook and make a quick sketch – my book is nearly full. Others sneak around the mall taking pictures of strangers in clothes they’d like to make for themselves! … Continue reading
You may have seen an earlier video I made some time back now about using Knit Stay tape when sewing double-needle hems on stretch fabrics. This video was really more about the double needle than it was about the stay tape. It’s here in case you missed it. Then Anja … Continue reading
Thanks to Sharon who suggested this style of top based on one she owns and loves. This Moved to Tiers Tunic pattern has 4 layers, tiers or ‘shingles’ and is so versatile. Make it in a fun and funky stripes, or on-trend with color blocking with a different fabric in … Continue reading
As you know, every month I like to offer up a new free sewing pattern. But so many people have been asking me recently about how I make the patterns, how they can make their own, and how they can adjust patterns to fit them better or slightly change the … Continue reading
Unfortunately, this product has been discontinued by the supplier and is no longer available. We are trying to find another supplier and will let you all know. It seems the Knit Fabric Swatch Kit from Fabric Mart was really popular because 100 of them went in next to no … Continue reading
Classy, classic, elegant, refined. Not words you could use to describe every dress, but this twist front dress pattern really does suit those words. You’ll look a knockout in this dress, whether you choose a solid or a small print. Introducing the ‘In a Twist’ Dress pattern, Pattern of … Continue reading
Do you ever shop for fabrics online? What about shopping for knit and stretch fabrics? Are you confident in where and how to shop for knit fabrics online, and how to make sure you are using the right kind of fabric for your project? I came to sewing only recently … Continue reading
Hubby came bundling in like a whirlwind like he usually does after work, dropping things everywhere. As he crashed about and made his way to the shower he shouted out “How soon can you be ready to go out?” Er, what? Where? And who with? Turns out the team at … Continue reading
If there is one thing I don’t get to wear very often here in the tropical weather of the Caribbean, it’s a cardigan or jacket. But when I was running a few ideas past the pattern testing team, a cardy or jacket was a pretty popular idea now the cooler … Continue reading
Did you notice the black top I was wearing when I modeled the Flirty Skirty pattern a while back? It had my pattern testing team calling out for me to make a pattern just like it. Their wish is my command! So here is the Pattern of the Month for … Continue reading
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