These hot skillet handle covers were the first thing I’ve ever made for my kitchen and its an essential. I cook like I live – always on full, thinking I can get it done in half the time. Not only does it mean my food is often burnt on the … Continue reading
Oh dear. Oh deary deary me. (In my best British accent.) Just what happened here then Miss? The sewing police had better not be reading this or I’ll be prosecuted for sure. Thrown in sewing and fabric jail for such an epic failure. The charges: Woeful waste of fabric Wasting … Continue reading
As the readership here at So Sew Easy has been increasing, and I’ve got more and more pattern downloads every month, so the number of emails I get asking for advice on how to download and print PDF sewing patterns has also increased. This also seems to coincide with the … Continue reading
Both at the same time, a couple of my online sewing buddies discovered and shared with me a beautiful woven fabric basket, made entirely from carefully cut and folded fabric strips. Terry Ann from Atkinson Designs shared how she made some woven baskets from pre-cut strips and immediately we all … Continue reading
In our kitchen sewing series today – an every day essential. These easy quilted potholders can be used to pick up hot pans and dishes, get trays out of the hot oven, and protect your counters or tables from hot dishes and plates. Mine often gets used as an emergency … Continue reading
I asked a little while back what you all thought of a Sewing Pattern of the Month Club. Overall, comments were positive with quite a few saying they would be interested, so the So Sew Easy Pattern of the Month Club goes live today! How it works Every month during … Continue reading
Introducing the Cowl Neck Top Pattern. What is it about a cowl neck that we all love? As one of my pattern testers said when I was talking about my various plans for this pattern, “You had me at cowl neck….” I think this style is just universally flattering for … Continue reading
If there is one thing I find frustrating about sewing, its fabric! Really! I buy things I like, solids, print and patterns, but then when I look through my (several) boxes of fabrics, I’m never sure which to put together. I love to sew bags, and I’d like to sew … Continue reading
Following on from the Scissors Pouch sewing pattern that Marina at Frocks and Frolics designed, I just wanted to tell you a bit about how the Boxy Bag is now being used as a learn-to-sew pattern in her sewing classes in the UK. I was so delighted when Marina asked … Continue reading
The free dress pattern this month is a super simple, easy dress pattern for the ‘Wear Everywhere Dress‘. Made for knit fabrics with a moderate stretch, this dress has just two pattern pieces, the sleeves are already built in and its easy to fit to your shape. A perfect beginner … Continue reading
Yay, Win on Wednesday is back! It’s been a while since I did a win on Wednesday so today and for 48 hours from now, you can head on over to the So Sew Easy Facebook page and enter to win your own Super Simple Wallet. Today, the wallet on … Continue reading
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