Every week something that happens here on the site or on the Facebook page just blows my mind. A really kind or appreciative comment, a photo shared of something sewn with one of my free patterns or even some of the recent photos I’ve shared with you from sewing groups, … Continue reading
Oh no, it’s that time of year again. Have you seen places are already counting down to Christmas, the shelves are starting to fill with all of our festive favorites and if you are organised, you might already have started some of the shopping. But as a crafter or sewist, … Continue reading
I was just working on something this week to pin up next to my sewing machine as a handy reference sheet, when I actually came across something that was already made and I didn’t need to work on it at all. I almost feel like it’s cheating. Like buying something … Continue reading
Remember my first ever quilt, a jelly roll baby quilt. Well, I know I said it might be my last, but actually I’ve been itching to give it another try. I just need more fabric (naturally) and more time. Well, while time might be a scarce commodity, fabric doesn’t have … Continue reading
Hello my name is Michelle Dorsey. I am a pattern designer and digitizer doing business under the name, SewMichelle. First of all, I would like to thank Deby for letting me appear as a guest on her blog. I enjoy designing patterns that are easy and quick to make. After all, … Continue reading
I was looking through my class list (which is pretty large now) on Craftsy and I noticed nestling down at the bottom the Sewing Texture Class. This was the first ever class I bought from Craftsy in the early days when I wasn’t sure what direction my sewing would take … Continue reading
…I’m about to loose control and I think I like it! I guess you have to be a certain age to remember that one. But I really am excited and delighted. So Sew Easy has been nominated in the Burda Style Top 50 Blogs for Sewing Enthusiasts and in the … Continue reading
It’s amazing the wonderful people you meet online, and I think sewing people are the best people. Is it our creativity? Our shared love for color and fabric? The way we share all the tips and tricks we learn with each other? All of the above and more. So … Continue reading
Have you seen owls have been everywhere the last couple of years. So I wasn’t surprised when one of the expectant moms-to-be in my circle asked me to make her an owl cushion for her nursery, but not one that was ‘too cutesy’. I’ve dabbled in applique before, and designed … Continue reading
It’s that time of year – the BIG Craftsy Summer Sale. ALL of their classes are included so whether it’s sewing, quilting, gardening, cooking, art, photography, knitting or more, there is sure to be a class on a subject you would be interested in learning more about. I’ve just … Continue reading
I’ve been so surprised and delighted that this site has grown and grown. When I first started, and wrote about my first ever sewing project, it was only ever intended as my online personal diary and I didn’t think anyone would ever even find it or read it. Now I … Continue reading
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