I’m just so excited to be sewing for my 3 friends who are all expecting. Gives me a chance to knock out lots of small projects from time to time, and take a break from some of the larger projects, pattern designing and fitting issues that clothes sewing gives me. … Continue reading
Did you ever see my review of the Craftsy Design your Own Handbag class? It’s a great class and I wrote 3 articles about it which you can review here (Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3). This bag today is inspired by one of the bags completed as … Continue reading
I just wanted to let everyone know that the Janome Coverstitch Machine Giveaway is well underway. Also, if you’ve followed any of our previous giveaways, you’ll know we usually change the fabric selection with the “Tell Us What You’d Make With This” option to enter with a comment on the page … Continue reading
Have you ever sewn fabric flowers? Fabric flower sewing patterns are a fun and easy sewing project for beginners through to expert sewists. I wanted to put together a list of patterns so you could try your hand at these projects. While not technically a fabric flowers sewing … Continue reading
We’ve been looking at sewing tools recently and asking if you can get better sewing results, save time in the sewing room or just have more fun if you spend more money. Covered so far: Sewing machines Seam rippers Today I’m looking at another sewing essential and something you use … 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
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
With summer coming to a close and the popular travelling 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 travelling this summer … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
We’ve done a couple of big Janome giveaways over the years and we’re super pleased to announce another. Our friends at Janome are offering a new Janome Coverpro 900cpx coverstitch machine to one of our lucky readers. Most avid sewers understand the value of having a coverstitch machine. If you … 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
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