Culottes, one of the most trendy styles of the 50’s and 60’s, are back! Culottes are flared pants or shorts that can often look like a skirt or a dress when you’re wearing them. I have been trying to help you build a warm-weather wardrobe that is both easy and … Continue reading
With summer coming to a close and the popular traveling holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas now on the horizon, we thought it would be timely to compile of list of travel sewing projects that will make your upcoming journeys a bit more enjoyable. I did a lot of traveling this … Continue reading
Hi! I’m Stephanie from Swoodson Says and I’m excited to be contributing posts over here. My son is almost 2 and at such a fun age; I love making him unique toys, dress-up accessories, and softies. Two of my favorites that I’ve blogged about are a DIY Buckle Toy & … Continue reading
Do you like camisoles? Well, I do. I received a lot of requests a few weeks back for a camisole pattern. We didn’t have one on the site at the time and it seemed like something we should have. So I started my research to make a new pattern. What … Continue reading
We’re delighted to announce the winner of the Singer Professional Serger Giveaway. I’m sure the lucky winner is going to really enjoy this powerful new machine from one of the world’s great sewing machine manufacturers. So here’s how she won: Our winner entered the contest a total of thirteen times … Continue reading
About a year ago I began to see a disturbing trend on the streets. Some of the young ladies were walking around in what to me resembled pajamas. Now, I think when it comes to clothing, I am pretty opened minded. If I see anyone at the 7/11 buying milk wearing … Continue reading
Just a quick reminder to everyone that the Singer Professional Serger Giveaway ends midnight tonight, US West Coast time, July 23. The winner will be announced shortly thereafter in our Sunday newsletter email. I want to wish all our readers the best of luck in this contest and I hope … Continue reading
Don’t ever pay top dollar for a travel pillow again! I was taking a flight recently and during a short stopover before boarding the long overnight flight across the Atlantic, I realized that I had forgotten my trusty travel pillow on the plane. That old pillow definitely helps me get … Continue reading
So you have a basic purse pattern or have a pattern that includes a basic slip pocket and you would like a zipper pocket. Not a problem – this sort of thing can usually be added to any bag. You can add them on the outside like in the Nautical … Continue reading
You asked – you got it. The next free pattern from So Sew Easy is an easy dress pattern for a great summer dress with option to shorten for a top. Made in just a few simple steps, I’ll hold your hand all the way with this one and show … Continue reading
This Fabric Belt is a perfect project for using your scrap since you will only need a couple of strips of fabric. This fabric belt tutorial applies to any size buckle. The key is to know how much fabric to cut to be able to fit into the buckle. Belts, … Continue reading
