You might be wondering how you can turn your sewing into a side business and start earning money from the sewing skills you’ve learned?  You may have a knack for repairing the kids’ clothes, creating costumes, making alterations and adjustments to clothes that don’t fit quite right. You might be really creative … Continue reading
Hi! Stephanie from Swoodson Says and I have the most fun round-up to share with you today: baby quilts! I still have the baby quilt that my Grandma made me, I shared it here. Baby quilts are the best – smaller size, faster to sew, super sentimental, and they’ll definitely … Continue reading
I’m loving my new lunch bag and know that you will too.  Whether you live in a hot or cold environment or somewhere in between, we often need to take things with us we want to keep insulated.  I like to take some cold drinks with me out in the … Continue reading
The holiday and gift giving season is upon us, and if you are looking to spread a little joy and happiness this holiday season, how about spreading your love to sewing and introducing someone you know to the delight of creating their own clothes, bags and home decor items. Sewing … Continue reading
Stephanie from Swoodson Says, it’s starting to get brisk in the States which makes for perfect timing to sew cozy winter projects. Free patterns are so much fun – I actually tested 4 kid’s free beanie hat patterns that are perfect for fall! Now that it’s getting a little colder, … Continue reading
Introducing a new easy bag pattern this month.  A smart fold over bag that can be used as a clutch bag or with an optional handbag/shoulder strap too, or even make a wrist strap.  It’s very versatile. Fashionable and practical, fold over for your essentials, but shop too much and … Continue reading
So as Halloween fast approaches I’m feeling the pressure to come up with the best possible costume… something quick and easy to sew, and an easy picture tutorial to follow… free of course! Well if you feel the same you’ve come to the right place. I’ve put together the best … Continue reading
I have a great new bag pattern released today for you as the Pattern of the Month for September.  A friend had one similar that I just loved and it took me a while to work out how to sew it, so the bags would all be joined, but now … Continue reading
Are you just crazy about Fall and Halloween?  Of course you are!  Then you’ll want to start your sewing right now and create some of these amazing home decor ideas for Halloween displays. Use some of these Halloween decor ideas for your mantle display, entry table, dinner table, place settings … Continue reading
Did you sign up yet for the Sewing SWAP running for National Sewing Month?  Launched last week, you can still sign up for it until tomorrow, 13th September.  Then you have until 30th September to sew your mystery item, pack it with a small sewing gift and send it to … Continue reading
It’s National Sewing Month again and time to celebrate our love of sewing.  One way is to introduce new people to sewing, try out new things or make new sewing friends and connections.  (Or win great prizes – don’t forget to enter the BIG giveaway running the whole of September!) Our … Continue reading
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