This project is dedicated to all those starting to venture into the world of sewing. In my experience, and from what I’ve seen from many other beginners, is that starting with the right type of project is essential for kicking off your sewing journey. Everyone does best starting strong with … Continue reading
This elastic waist circle skirt pattern and tutorial is for a full circle with two seams on the side. This skirt has an elastic waist that expands to the size of the hips. This pattern is easily adjustable to lengthen or shorten the skirt. This elastic waist circular skirt pattern … Continue reading
Whether you sew bags or clothes, from time to time, you’ll need to use an interfacing on your projects and it can often be difficult to choose which one works best with which project. Many sewing patterns usually will make a suggestion, but not list an essential interfacing product, because … Continue reading
Hi there!Irene from Serger Pepper here! How is your sewing machine? Did you clean it from the last time we met? And did you make a bag for your laptop? Or maybe you’ve been too busy choosing your first serger… Today we’re here to talk about a sewing tool I … Continue reading
Scrunchies have been a big part of summer since their invention in 1986 by Rommy Hut Revson. Unless you live under a rock, you know that a scrunchie is a piece of elastic covered by a long rectangular fabric used to gather hair in a ponytail Or a bun. Miss … Continue reading
I know it is a huge claim, but yes, this is a tutorial I will be trying to make the easiest and most elegant wrap skirt you will find. I am not saying this is the only elegant wrap skirt; those living in Indonesia, Thailand, Burma, and Cambodia are accustomed … Continue reading
I am sharing with you the best hand sewing stitches for making clothes by hand. Let me first clarify that there are many hand sewing stitches and combinations of stitches that can be used to make clothing by hand. But I will focus on the three that I have used … Continue reading
A phone charger holder seems to me to be a great way to keep the mess of cables and electronics contained. I don’t know about you, but the piles of cables on the kitchen counter, on the floor, or on the desks are enough to send me into a frowning mood. … Continue reading
I thought a little later into the New Year might be the perfect time to do a quick recap on some sewing terms in case there are any new readers out there or anyone who is looking to start sewing in 2023. Each craft or profession has their own acronyms … Continue reading
This weekend we are going to make a hooded cardigan with pockets. This is part two of the Proteus cardigan series where we are using the same pattern to make a few different looks. Previously I had shared with you the Proteus cardigan with bishop sleeves. The body of the cardigan … Continue reading
An easy serger scrap catcher will put an end to this nightmare! My sewing area, which is on the way to the kitchen, is a terrifying sight almost every day. It’s only when I finish a project that I look around to find the embarrassing pile of scraps, paper, and … Continue reading
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