As much as I love fabric bags, sometimes I need something that looks, well, more plain I suppose you could say. Most of my bags are made from quilting cottons and as much as I love the designs of them all, sometimes I need a bag that can go with … Continue reading
This racerback tank t-shirt pattern is the sixth pattern in our workout wardrobe series.  I hope you have enjoyed the collection so far. Follow me on Instagram @soseweasyoffical and use #soseweasyofficial to see your take on this racerback t-shirt pattern. It is spring already, Yikes!  I woke today as if … Continue reading
My carpet tote bag is the result of my never-ending desire to make bags with unusual materials. It’s also, the result from impulse buying… I was looking for some materials that I could use instead of leather, and I was practicing my usual “whatever catches my eye” technique. This is something I do often, … Continue reading
How much are your sewing skills worth? Are you being rewarded financially for your hard work and skill? If so, how much should you charge? These are just a few of the many questions about sewing for money that have been asked on our chat group. (In case you didn’t … Continue reading
This summer blouse pattern is a way of remembering a friend and a gift to the many ladies that have been asking for a blouse that can cover the forearms. There are five big requests I get when the weather starts to get warmer. One of them is a blouse … Continue reading
The Greatest Discovery In The History Of Dyeing Fabric It’s the Easter vacation of 1856, Cable Street, east London, and a young William H. Perkin is hunched over his laboratory table. Fumes and gasses rise up from his work and struggle to filter out of the tiny windows of the … Continue reading
Metal purse frames patterns are not so easy to come by because of the enormous number of sizes and shapes, but it is very easy to make your own just by following a few very important steps.  Let me show you how. I have been trying for quite some time … Continue reading
This was a bit of a surprise, but a good one. Our old friends at Craftsy, now Bluprint, are offering over 1,300 of their online classes absolutely free for the next two weeks. Use the link below to get these savings. If you don’t have a Bluprint account yet, I … Continue reading
By now, most countries have some sort of shortage of face masks. So what can you do if you can’t get your hands on one? With this super simple face mask you can help protect yourself and those you care about. I never thought we would get to this state. … Continue reading
The Red Prom Dress is the first of a series of free (for now) patterns for prom dresses that I’ll be sharing with you this year. I have based this pattern on the minimalistic 1990’s decade when strong shoulders and legs were “de riguer” assets (de riguer = required by … Continue reading
Do you need an industrial sewing machine?  Take a good look in your basement and perhaps you already know the answer.  Down there under the dusty covers and dark shadows, there are the many wounded soldiers of your exploits and garage sales.  Unless you are an antique dealer or a … Continue reading
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