Making a pair of fleece winter gloves is not just a matter of tracing your hand on a piece of paper or drawing straight onto the fabric. Believe me, I have actually tried this before and it makes for very uncomfortable gloves… To save you this exercise in trial and … Continue reading
I thought I should start the new season by writing about the textiles of my home country, Panama. I will be talking about the ancient Panama Mola which comes from one of the oldest cultures we have in this small land. Panama is found in the Central America regions, between … Continue reading
Do you love vintage designs as much as I do? I’ve always had a fascination with vintage clothing designs. While styles have changed a lot over the years, there are some truly classic vintage designs that continue to look good, or even better, as time goes by. But what is … Continue reading
Do You Know What You’re Wearing for Valentines Day Yet? If, like me, you’re still not sure what you’re wearing for Valentines Day, here are some ideas for you. I recently checked out my closet for ideas of what I could wear this Valentine’s Day and I didn’t like what … Continue reading
This is a long overdue project, the artist apron pattern. I promised a childhood friend a very long time ago, about 2 years ago, more or less, that I would make this tutorial. Every artist from amateur to professional should have their very own artist apron. Typical of me, I … Continue reading
Sewing for Love It is believed that humans started sewing with a needle 25,000 years ago. Yes, the art of attaching objects together by using a needle and a thread dates back as early as the prehistoric age! Imagine a woman lovingly sewing together a hide or bark for clothing, … Continue reading
By Linda Ann Nickerson In today’s marketplace, the sewing enthusiast may spend hundreds, or even thousands, for a brand-new sewing machine. From a basic appliance to fully-computerized system, this is a capital investment. How can you keep yours humming along in good form? Notions Count Sewing machines can be costly, … Continue reading
Happy Chinese New Year! As most readers know, I lived in Singapore for many, many years. Chinese New Year, often simply referred to as “CNY” is an extremely big deal there. Much of the population there is ethnically Chinese so this is a special holiday for them but in reality, … Continue reading
This Valentine’s Day, we have something special for you –something sweet or something racy– with a free sexy dress pattern and tutorial. This dress comes with a warning! Be careful. You may struggle to keep your lover’s hands off you when wearing this.. This is an intermediate level project. It … Continue reading
Hi there! Amy from Friends Stitched Together, back with a new tutorial and a little confession: I’ve never been a huge fan of Valentine’s Day – I’m not really the flowers-and-chocolate type! This year though, I thought I’d challenge myself a little and come up with a tutorial for a … Continue reading
February brings lots of red, pink, and hearts! Stephanie from Swoodson Says here, and I have a quick, easy, scrappy Valentine’s Day pincushion tutorial for you. If you’re looking for another idea, I also have a heart-shaped hand warmer tutorial on my blog that uses upcycled wool. This pincushion is … Continue reading
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