This gardening tool belt is my project for Father’s Day and my gift to all the handy mamas who read this blog. I am well aware that I don’t really share many projects for men on this site, so this is my attempt to balance things out a little. Having … Continue reading
I know that a lot of you sell what you sew. Whether that’s online in your own store, or on sites like Etsy and Artfire or Folksy, the biggest hurdle to success usually falls into a single reason – traffic.  So how to get traffic to your Etsy shop? Just … Continue reading
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We’ve done a number of very popular articles, posts, patterns and tutorials over the years about sewing panties and women’s underwear.  We’ll put a full list below.  These articles were highly Liked, shared and downloaded, so we know the topic is pretty popular with our readers.  For those who are … Continue reading
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
I’ve had a few questions sent to me recently by new readers asking how they can ‘follow’ the site, or how they can find the Facebook page, do I have a Pinterest account etc.  Sometimes I just take it for granted you all know how to find the social media … Continue reading
It’s been a while since I did a feature about sewing pins on Pinterest. Check out this earlier article about binding and bias tape pins and one of my favorite boards that I refer to often for tips and reminders: Pinterest – bias and binding pins If you aren’t yet … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when we start to feel like we are running around in circles, and that feeling has inspired the pattern of the month for December – the Roundabout Bag. I’m told that round bags are going to be all the fashion this Spring after Chanel previewed … 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
I’m feeling so inspired by all of the chat and sharing in our sewing chat group that I am really buzzing. I’ve been a little ill and not able to sew for a while so I’ve been enjoying the sewing success of others and I want you to make my … Continue reading
I’m delighted to confirm the winners for the National Sewing Month big giveaway. We had awesome prizes from both US and International sewing brands and sites, and I’d like to give each and everyone of them a BIG THANK YOU from me and from all of you for donating … Continue reading
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