I just wanted to let everyone know that the Elna Elnita EC60 Giveaway is well underway. Also, if you’ve followed any of our previous giveaways, you’ll know we usually change the fabric selection with the “Tell Us What You’d Make With This” option to enter with a comment on the … Continue reading
It’s time for another giveaway! – just in time for Christmas. It’s been almost six months since our last giveaway where Joanne H. from Little Rock, Arkansas won the Singer Quantum Stylist 9985 Computerized Sewing Machine Giveaway. And this time, have we’ve got something very special for you from one … Continue reading
It arrived at last! I’ve been waiting on this for ages, ever since I started writing that series about sewing tools – budget/quality. We talked about bobbin storage in a couple of articles recently: Tool tips – sewing storage ideas Best bobbin storage ideas and solutions I decided to upgrade … Continue reading
Have you tried sewing your own bra? I think you should give it a try. Sewing your own bra pattern let’s you customize and make sure everything fits just perfectly. I put together this list of free bra sewing patterns just for you. Please give one a try. I’m sure … Continue reading
With all the talk recently of Back to School sewing projects and Fall or Autumn on the way, I’ve actually been just that little bit homesick for the UK. It’s been years since I visited and even longer since I moved away in search of everyday sunshine, but I still … Continue reading
Are you into yoga? Well, I am. I few years ago, when I was feeling like I was getting old, I decided to try yoga and I loved it. I started taking classes and eventually even became a yoga instructor myself. I was so into it that I went and … Continue reading
This is the secretary blouse pattern, an effortless and elegant weekend project. It’s a simple design with a long history, but I won’t go over it on this occasion. I am having one of the worst cases of flu I have ever had, so I need to make this tutorial … Continue reading
Choosing the best fabric for making a lingerie depends on your desired usage– lingerie as underwear or worn alone, from colorful baby doll to slip and bodysuits that define your curve and shape. Sewing your own lingerie gives you the freedom and chance to make something that could perfectly fit … Continue reading
So…with well over 2 billion t-shirts being made every year, it’s no wonder so many of us find ourselves with cupboards (especially our male counterparts’ cupboards) which are starting to overflow with years and years worth of t-shirts which are kind of cool but just don’t seem to get worn … Continue reading
Sitting down for a quiet afternoon of sewing is just the dream, but unraveling yards of thread to find, (and detach) the bobbin you need is probably not what you had in mind! Time to tidy up? Well we’re on the case for you. These fabulous blogs shared their bobbin … Continue reading
The soft clutch bag pattern is an easily adaptable pattern to make the clutch of your dreams. This is the perfect accessory for cocktail parties, a dinner, or a gift for Christmas. We owe this handy design concept to the House of Hermes when they first launched the Verrou Clutch, a … Continue reading
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