This weekend we are going to make a hooded cardigan with pockets. This is part two of the Proteus cardigan series where we are using the same pattern to make a few different looks. Previously I had shared with you the Proteus cardigan with bishop sleeves. The body of the cardigan … Continue reading
Even the most casual readers of this site will probably know that I’m a great fan of Bernina sewing machines. I own a few of them including the mighty Bernina B880 Plus which is my workhorse and in my humble opinion the best sewing machine in the world. We’ve written … Continue reading
As soon as back to school is underway, the next thing you see starting to fill the shelves in the stores are the Halloween supplies. In the UK, and here in Cayman, Halloween is not anywhere as popular as in the US, but looking at all these amazing Halloween Sewing … Continue reading
Printing using fabric stencils is one of the easiest ways to decorate a garment in need of a bit of excitement. To tell you the truth, the princess I “borrowed” for the photo shoot a couple weeks ago for the Easy Princess Dress Pattern didn’t like the costume at first. Who … Continue reading
This is the vampire cape pattern, a perfect sewing project for the upcoming cold, grey, lazy sewing October days. Making Halloween outfits for older teenagers is very hard these days. The media, tv shows and movies often have children overly sexualized, preying upon the need for kids to belong to … Continue reading
Ok, so you’ve taken up sewing but you’re still learning the ropes, as they say. When talking about sewing machine needles, people in your sewing circle keep spouting off numbers like 90/14 and 75/11, which makes little to no sense to you…the problem is, you’re just a tad too shy … Continue reading
My kids LOVED these when they were growing up. If you’ve ever struggled to dry off a toddler, you’ll be happy to learn that a hooded towel is exactly what you need. I remember when my kids were young they just loved to run around the house after having a … Continue reading
Do You Need to Make Some Halloween Costumes for Kids? Well, its that time of year again. I wanted to get this roundup out to you so you have plenty of time. Halloween is just around the corner and if your kids are anything like mine used to be, they … Continue reading
This leather and fabric handbag is the perfect project for those who are starting to sew with leather and for those who are bored with fabric only handbags. You can make this with a normal domestic sewing machine so don’t be afraid to give it a try! I am not yet … Continue reading
We do not know exactly when and where quilting originated but there is no doubt that it was used as a garment, decoration, and furnishing in many parts of the world many ages ago. From the carved ivory figure of a Pharaoh of the Egyptian First Dynasty to a quilted … Continue reading
Mug rugs have become so popular lately! For the past couple years they are by far my biggest pattern sellers. This is probably for many reasons. They are super easy to make, they can be made using your favorite techniques (hand or machine), they make great gifts, and they can … Continue reading
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