After many reader requests, I wanted to come up with a design for an easy sweater pattern for non-knitters. Knitting is one of my passions but, since I started designing at So-Sew-Easy.com I have had no time for it at all. But I do miss knitting. Often, I think of a dress or … Continue reading
Singapore…the lion of Asia and the country where I have lived most of my life, and I still call home. The first time I arrived in Singapore, I was a newlywed. My husband and I ended up living one year at the Hyatt in Orchard Road; his company employer paid … Continue reading
Why Should You Know So Many Types Of Skirts? This is a long list with a fair amount of detail… So why bother knowing all this, when it’s just about some of the many types of skirts that are out there? Well, although the skirt is a simple thing, the … Continue reading
The choice between using satin or silk in your sewing project is an important one. They are similar enough to cause confusion but different enough in price to demand some research. In this article, we’ll look at the advantages and disadvantages of satin vs silk in a variety of uses, … Continue reading
A small hooded poncho with kangaroo pockets and a hood? Why? Well even though it’s summer down here in South America it can get cold! Right now I’m on a farm in the middle of Chile, in a region called the “Cold Coast”, during the day it can get chilly, … 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
Want To Sew A Fairy Costume? Today we’ve put together some fun-looking fairy costumes for you to sew for a little one. The fairy costume is a favorite, particularly for the coming spring time, and is pretty easy to make (depending on the project you choose of course). Why Do … Continue reading
I’m not a big fan of “un-sewing”. Perhaps I do it more than most because I often design my own patterns so along the way there is a lot of testing, experimenting, and altering things as they are developed. That often means that a seam needs to be unpicked. I’m … Continue reading
These fur boots are not meant for walking, but rather for sitting pretty by the window while you watch the snow fall — or at least, this is how I picture it. I imagine you sitting by the window with your favorite book or your new iPad (hopefully reading this … Continue reading
Are There Tough Times Ahead? I’m no economist or professional analyst of any kind, but I think I feel what most people feel when it comes to the direction the world’s economies are going. Whether it is a recession, or depression, or something different, I think that the next few … Continue reading
Sweatpants have been a mainstay of casual and streetwear fashion for decades. Originally they were exclusively used by athletes for their warmth, comfort, and mobility, but now are used across society from the casual gym-goer to the professional who works from home. The history of sweatpants is not long, but … Continue reading
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