Embellishments can be an easy way to add some visual texture and fun to any sewing project you’re working on. From applique to yoyos, there’s so many embellishment ideas that can spice up a garment. The cool thing about adding embellishments is that a lot of them are quick-sew or even no-sew wins. You can […]
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Have you ever struggled to sew a t-shirt neckline? Sewing a clean t-shirt neckline can be the start of getting your handmade knit garments to have a finish you can be proud of. But that can be easier said than done. Let’s face it, knits can be grumpy and that “quick and easy” t-shirt you
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Let’s talk about how to sew sequin fabric without losing it! There’s a lot to love about sequin fabric. It’s so sparkly and it makes the simplest outfit all dressed up, but oh you can be such a nasty pain to sew! If you’ve ever busted multiple needles or had to clean up after a
After writing all my tips for savvy fabric shopping online, I wanted to put together a guide to online fabric stores that would be a great companion for sewists. I really wanted to be as comprehensive as I possibly could be. This post is the result of a ton of research, and looking through great
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Got kids with holes in their pants? Today I’ll show you how to sew knee patches for kids’ pants before they’re even holes! With 3 boys I have seen my share of knee holes in pants. I often joke that boys are professional hole makers. I once sat with a pair of (no joke) 18
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Cooler mornings are starting to set in here in Colorado, which means I’m starting to think more about refashioned sweaters. I’ve got several ideas rattling around in my brain, and today I’m starting with this refashioned sweater shrug tutorial. All you need for this easy sweater refashion is an old sweater, a couple yards of
Oh the hours I’ve spent searching for lace appliques on Etsy! I love love love lace appliques, and today I’m showing you how to make your own lace applique shirt. There’s lots of choose your own adventure moments here: if you start with a t-shirt from your closet, you’ve got a great lace refashion project.
There’s a lot to love about fabric shopping online. For those of us who don’t live near a garment district, it let’s you still get the benefits without expensive travel. You can order things at weird hours of the day, and you can cash in on some pretty awesome deals. But being an online fabric
I can’t believe August is already nearly over! It’s been a busy month with travel and getting back to school and my teaching schedule and the start of soccer. This month I’ve been finishing up projects m my and doing a few quick projects. Here’s what I’ve been sewing in August 2019. My sewing August
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I’m finishing up my block printing basics series today talking about 10 common pattern repeats for fabric. We’ll get into what a print repeat is and why they’re important when you’re block printing. Designing fabric can get really complicated really fast. The cool thing about block printing is that making block print repeats is really
