This weekend we’ll be making a short sleeve mid-length kimono pattern using the Linen V-top Pattern I shared with you recently. This is not the first kimono top I have shared with you. On the previous one, the top actually crosses over and you can tie the top in the … Continue reading
Hi everyone! It’s Jann from Newton Custom Interiors again. Today, I’m going to share another cute pillow idea. I’ll be showing you how to make a pillow out of a shirt – with some special added details! Everyone knows how expensive fabric can be. That’s what is so great about … Continue reading
In the Middle Ages, a mere apron was considered as a maternity dress. It was simply used to cover up because pregnant women’s dresses of the day did not fit around the belly anymore. And this was maternity fashion for centuries. Fortunately, mothers-to-be today have more options to choose from as maternity … Continue reading
Clear Vinyl Sewing Patterns Roundup Clear vinyl is a really terrific material to work with. You can make all sorts of useful bags, pouches, and carrying cases all with the benefit of being able to see what’s inside without opening it. Kids really love pencil cases made using clear vinyl … Continue reading
UNFORTUNATELY, THIS GIVEAWAY HAS EXPIRED. PLEASE CHECK BACK ON THE HOME PAGE AS WE FREQUENTLY RUN SIMILAR GIVEAWAYS. One of our most popular giveaways ever, the Singer Professional Serger Giveaway, ended earlier this week. There were more than 25,000 entries so the participation was really fantastic! Melanie T. from Gardendale, AL, … Continue reading
Culottes, one of the most trendy styles of the 50’s and 60’s, are back! Culottes are flared pants or shorts that can often look like a skirt or a dress when you’re wearing them. I have been trying to help you build a warm-weather wardrobe that is both easy and … Continue reading
With summer coming to a close and the popular traveling holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas now on the horizon, we thought it would be timely to compile of list of travel sewing projects that will make your upcoming journeys a bit more enjoyable. I did a lot of traveling this … Continue reading
Hi! I’m Stephanie from Swoodson Says and I’m excited to be contributing posts over here. My son is almost 2 and at such a fun age; I love making him unique toys, dress-up accessories, and softies. Two of my favorites that I’ve blogged about are a DIY Buckle Toy & … Continue reading
Do you like camisoles? Well, I do. I received a lot of requests a few weeks back for a camisole pattern. We didn’t have one on the site at the time and it seemed like something we should have. So I started my research to make a new pattern. What … Continue reading
We’re delighted to announce the winner of the Singer Professional Serger Giveaway. I’m sure the lucky winner is going to really enjoy this powerful new machine from one of the world’s great sewing machine manufacturers. So here’s how she won: Our winner entered the contest a total of thirteen times … Continue reading
About a year ago I began to see a disturbing trend on the streets. Some of the young ladies were walking around in what to me resembled pajamas. Now, I think when it comes to clothing, I am pretty opened minded. If I see anyone at the 7/11 buying milk wearing … Continue reading
