This coin purse pattern and tutorial are a follow-up to the Leather and Fabric Handbag tutorial we posted recently. While you certainly don’t need to make this coin purse pattern from leather –you can use vinyl or almost any fabric– it makes a good first project for those who have … Continue reading
Elsa Schiaparelli was a pioneering Italian fashion designer active from the 1920s to the 1950s. Many are unfamiliar with her work, having only heard of her contemporary rival, Coco Chanel. I am here in Paris to attend an Haute Couture class and thought I take the time to attend the … Continue reading
Welcome to one of our New Year’s sewing projects! We’ll be making a small tote bag that is perfect for carrying your essentials on the go. This project is suitable for beginner sewers, and can be completed in just a few hours. By the end of this tutorial, you will … Continue reading
Some say we are at war, and some say we have been at war for many thousands of years, and we haven’t even noticed; all I can say is that the only battle I will be raging is against the flies that come into my kitchen, the rabbits that are … Continue reading
I thought this time I’d share with you a Christmas apron pattern. This is an easy project with lights too! I’m sure it will put a smile on the faces of your holiday dinner guests. We used to live in Singapore where Christmas decorations go up right after Halloween. I remember how … Continue reading
A good sewist should know her or his sewing thread. Whether sewing by hand or by machine, this means you should be able to determine the right quality of thread for each of your sewing projects. A good quality sewing thread generally translates to a better sewing experience because it will not … Continue reading
Sewing is one of those rare fields where women dominate the scene –but there are surely a few men out there who would love to learn to sew at home. So why don’t we see more guys famously sewing when we have many male fashion designers who have made names … Continue reading
This Bellows Pocket Tutorial will be essential information on this blog for the coming months, if not years. I will be referring back to this tutorial often, so I will ask you to use the print-friendly button on the side of the screen and print the tutorial. Bellows Pockets are … Continue reading
Fringed handles are easy to make once you use the right type of fabric. The best fabric for this type of handle is one that ravels easily with think weft and warp yarn-dyed threads woven to make a design. Materials Tools Fabric Suggestions The best fabrics to use to make … Continue reading
I have been traveling recently, so this is a short and sweet tutorial on how to make a cool and practical faux fur scarf to fight off the winter cold. This scarf will not only keep you warm this winter, but it will also be a stylish and trendy addition … Continue reading
I am back in Paris, one of the places in the world I feel at home, and yes, this was once home when I was so poorly paid and blissfully happy. It is a dichotomy, to be sure, but I am well aware of how blessed I have been to … Continue reading
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