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
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
I recalled a conversation hubby and I had some time back. Me: How many times do I have to ask you nicely not to put your cold cans on that table.  The condensation just keeps making big puddles. Husband: You are always looking for something to sew.  Why don’t you … Continue reading
Sewing Tutorials As I master a new technique or learn a new sewing skill, I like to share it with you, and keep a record here so I can remind myself again later on!  I also love to record sewing videos, so do check out the video tutorials page as … Continue reading
Did you meet Penelope my new dress form?  I’m so excited to be having some help with fitting my clothes this year, and in designing my sewing patterns.  But Penelope is young and perky and needs to put on 20 years and 20lbs in order to be a perfect … Continue reading
Do you sew with linen?  I admit that some of my favorite summer clothes here in the heat of the Cayman Islands are linen.  I have some beautiful long loose pants, and a couple of skirts.  My husband really loves a light linen shirt for the evenings.  But I’ve never … Continue reading
 I want to introduce you to my newest best friend. This is Penelope.  Penelope started out life as a PGM Pro 601 Dress Form, but she is soon destined to become me.  I’m sure the poor girl has mixed feelings about this.  At the moment, she is young, firm, … Continue reading
I know that I have readers of all levels of sewing ability visiting the site.  From those who are just starting out, or are interesting in learning, to those readers with decades of sewing experience and an expert level of sewing ability.  And everyone in between. So today I’d like … Continue reading
Looking back at So Sew Easy, I posted my first blog post 1 year ago today – 28 Nov 2012.  So today is my first blogging birthday.  In fact, I started out with a site on Blogger, then remembered what had happened to my first Blogger account when Google decided … Continue reading
IT’S HERE AT LAST – I’ve got mixed feelings about the end of the November Seasonal Sewing Series.  Sad it is drawing to a close, but so excited to be bringing you this Grand Prize Draw. I introduced you to some of my blogging friends during this month, and they … Continue reading
Hello! I’m Palak from Make It Handmade and Sewistry– a blog all about sewing on the cheap.  Although I do love giving (and getting) handmade gifts, I made the decision last year to quit stressing myself out over making handmade gifts during the holiday season. I called it my Happy … Continue reading
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