I just wanted to let everyone know that the Husqvarna Viking Jade 20 Giveaway is well underway. In fact, it ends in less than a week when the winner will be announced on December 25. Also, if you’ve followed any of our previous giveaways, you’ll know we usually change the … Continue reading
The double welt pocket with flap using the butterfly method is a really easy and contemporary technique to make a pocket and attach a flap at the same time. I have already shown you the five lines technique that is used mostly on thin fabrics. How to Make a … Continue reading
It’s time for another giveaway – just in time for Christmas! It’s been almost six months since our last giveaway where Doreen S. from Eagle Point, OR won the new Brother 1034d serger. And oh what a nice Christmas present it would be to win a new sewing machine like … Continue reading
Making an easy Christmas decoration is a great way to get the kids involved in decorating the house for the holidays. One of my most happy Christmas memories is sitting down with my kids to make some decorations. Of course, I would have already done the stitching and some of the more … Continue reading
Have you ever heard of Kraft-Tex? It’s been on my wishlist for ages, but I can’t get it here and had to wait for the lovely Lucy to bring me some over on her bi-annual visit. It’s a strange sort of material. Described as a paper fabric, it is … Continue reading
My favorite thing to wear in winter is a cardigan Cardigans are so comfortable and versitile. There’s really nothing better to keep you warm on a cold winter day around the house. Here’s a huge list of cardigan sewing patterns that I think you’ll enjoy if you love cardigans too. … Continue reading
UNFORTUNATELY, THIS GIVEAWAY HAS EXPIRED. PLEASE CHECK BACK ON THE HOME PAGE AS WE FREQUENTLY RUN SIMILAR GIVEAWAYS. We haven’t done this for a while. Let’s get back on track! We like to reward our readers with occasional giveaways of some of our paid patterns. However, I just realised we … Continue reading
Fabric Hunting Segovia, well… almost. If you had told me back in February that I would be writing this post in a hotel room in Segovia, Spain, I would have said “No Way! But do tell, I like to hear a good story…” Yet here I am. I have come … Continue reading
The sewing part of the Christmas tree patchwork with lights is easy to do. For sewing machine newbies, the turns and corners of the tree may be a little more tricky to sew. My tip for you would be to draw the seam allowance with an erasable fabric pen then sew over it. … Continue reading
Doesn’t everyone just love turtles? Turtles and tortoises are wonderful creatures. The shape and texture of their shells and skin are fascinating and fun to try to replicate in fabric. Here’s a huge list of turtle sewing patterns that I think you’ll enjoy if you love these creatures too. I’ve … Continue reading
This is the first part of a tutorial using the burlap shopping bag pattern. You’ll be able to make the complete bag in the first part, but in the second part, I will show you how to create the print for this type of fabric. On my recent trip to … Continue reading
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