We’re tackling a big question today: is it cheaper to make your own clothes? In uncertain times, you start watching your wallet. As someone who is primarily a garment sewist, this is something I’ve thought a lot about. Over the years, I’ve heard from many many women who used to sew for themselves and stopped …
Today I’m showing you how to take simple fabric yoyos and turn them into a colorful DIY St Patrick’s Day garland. This is a fun scrap busting project that you can mostly make in spare moments. I love that portability aspect of making yoyos! If you’re a person on the go and you “can’t find …
Leprechaun’s Joy: Make this colorful St Patrick’s Day garland Read More »
If you’re looking for coat patterns, you’re in the right spot. Taking on sewing a coat is a big sewing challenge. There’s a lot of different things to think about—fabric, inner layers, do I tailor this etc. Having made many coats at this point in my sewing life, I can attest that you can totally …
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Today I’m showing you how to sew puff sleeves and add some more girly in your tops and dresses. Puff sleeves are a classic style that is having a little bit of a comeback these days. Make them up in a drapey fabric, and you’re sure to add some elegance and classic style. Did I …
Today you’re going to learn all about how to sew a blind hem and if you really need a blind hem foot or not. So you’re just getting used to your sewing machine, a nd you see this funky zigzaggy straight stitch combo stitch. You’re thinking, what on earth is this and why would I …
Beautiful & simple: How to sew a blind hem [do I need a blind hem foot?] Read More »
Today I’m showing you how to make a DIY shirt extender. Do you remember that time when it seemed like every single t-shirt out there was too dang short? I swear that time when low rise jeans were a thing AND short tops wasn’t my favorite! I thought I had gotten rid of all of …
Top too short? Fix it now and make this DIY shirt extender Read More »
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so why not sew up any of these beautiful Valentine’s sewing projects to celebrate the day of love? Here’s a great list of Valentine’s sewing kits and Valentine’s sewing patterns that you’ll want to try out. If you’re looking for a quick sew project to make something festive …
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Today I’m showing how to make a quick DIY Valentine’s Day t-shirt. This is a quick and easy sewing project because we’re starting with a store bought tee. We’ll first do a little bit of deconstruction. Then we’ll add some sweet Telio stretch heart lace, some quick stitching, and finally put things back together. And …
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Today we’re talking about organizing a sewing room. Maybe you’re just getting started sewing or like me, you’ve recently moved to a new place and need to set up your sewing space. If you’re in this boat, it can be daunting to try and create a place for your sewing hobby that both works and …
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Today we’re talking about 10 sweatshirt sewing patterns you can make up right now. I don’t know about you, but when the skies turn gray, I love having a nice cozy sweatshirt to kick about the house in. Even better, sweatshirts are a quick and easy sew that don’t require a lot of fabric. Shoot, …
