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
If you’ve been reading sewing blogs for a while now, no doubt you will have come across tutorials for easy maxi skirts. Basically, sew a tube of fabric, add in some elastic and you’re good to go. I’ve read some really funny reviews recently of ladies who did just that … Continue reading
Thank you SO much to everyone who took part in the first ever Readers Questions. I hope you all enjoyed reading through the questions and answers. Well I have some more sewing teasers and dilemmas for you today. What can help out with experience and advice in these … 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
While I was learning to sew with stretch fabrics and taking the excellent Sewing with Knits class (see the class review here and 25% discount), I got lots of knit remnants to practice on, and one day I simply sewed up a tube, added a fold over waist and … 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
I order almost all of my zippers online to make sure I can get the best selection. And my favorite store is K & C Supplies on Etsy, recently renamed Zipper Island. Irina is an absolute darling and always makes sure I get exactly what I need for my projects … Continue reading
Did you see the mesh lingerie bags I sewed? I had bought a yard of the mesh fabric and even after several bags, I still had a good size piece left over. What to do? Well I thought about the properties of the mesh fabric. It’s pretty hard wearing, its … Continue reading
I was recently contacted by a website that I’d not found before, Indiesew. We’ve been conspiring and working together in secret…. I’m so excited to finally reveal that some of my patterns are going to be featured on the site, starting soon with the Sew Simple Leggings. It’s great … Continue reading
I bought some fabrics with the intention of starting a quilt. I’ve never made a quilt before because I usually sew clothes, but I’ve been so attracted to the bright colors and especially some of the really modern designs so I HAD to give it a go. But then I … Continue reading
Put some swing in your step and show a little leg – the Flirty Skirty is here. With just one pattern piece, only 4 sheets to print, super fast sewing and a fabulous end result -you won’t be able to stop at just one of these skirts. Feeling flirty or … Continue reading
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