UNFORTUNATELY, THIS GIVEAWAY HAS EXPIRED. PLEASE CHECK BACK ON THE HOME PAGE AS WE FREQUENTLY RUN SIMILAR GIVEAWAYS. We haven’t done this for a while. Let’s get back on track! We like to reward our readers with occasional giveaways of some of our paid patterns. However, I just realised we … Continue reading
Fabric Hunting Segovia, well… almost. If you had told me back in February that I would be writing this post in a hotel room in Segovia, Spain, I would have said “No Way! But do tell, I like to hear a good story…” Yet here I am. I have come … Continue reading
The sewing part of the Christmas tree patchwork with lights is easy to do. For sewing machine newbies, the turns and corners of the tree may be a little more tricky to sew. My tip for you would be to draw the seam allowance with an erasable fabric pen then sew over it. … Continue reading
Doesn’t everyone just love turtles? Turtles and tortoises are wonderful creatures. The shape and texture of their shells and skin are fascinating and fun to try to replicate in fabric. Here’s a huge list of turtle sewing patterns that I think you’ll enjoy if you love these creatures too. I’ve … Continue reading
This is the first part of a tutorial using the burlap shopping bag pattern. You’ll be able to make the complete bag in the first part, but in the second part, I will show you how to create the print for this type of fabric. On my recent trip to … Continue reading
The choices of clothes we wear can greatly affect our environment. While it is not known to many, clothing can have a seriously damaging effect on our surroundings. Being responsible citizens of this earth, we must take the necessary actions to lessen our impact on the environment. Making the right choices … Continue reading
Do you like wrap tops too? I really love wrap tops and blouses. They are so comfortable and easy to wear. They can be both casual and more formal too. We have a couple of different wrap tops on our site. One is linked below. However, I wanted to see … Continue reading
Did you see the earlier article about the clear project and storage bags I made with the snap tops? These have been very handy for sorting and storing my small sewing supplies. I can quickly see what is in all of the bags without having to open them. Hubby even … Continue reading
Wide leg pants are sometimes called Palazzo pants although the designs can vary a little. This wide-leg pants pattern is sure to give you a long and elegant look. At least that’s what I am told every time I wear these pants. I am currently in the southern hemisphere. The … Continue reading
Are you ready for Halloween? We’ll I’m not.. I just realized the date is nearly upon us and nothing in our house looks or feels like Halloween. As I like to do, I thought I would sew something new to help brighten things up. We have a lot of Halloween … Continue reading
The millennial generation, sometimes also known as the ”therapy generation”, have widely accepted and acknowledged therapy as a beneficial treatment to improve mental health. Over the past decade openly talking about mental health has become much more destigmatized. Now it is quite normal to look at hobbies not only as … Continue reading
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