Sew Better, Faster & More Creatively!
I love to hear from my online students, and I recently received an email from Mary Ellen, one of the students in my Sew Vintage course. My courses are designed to be instructive but just as important, I want my students to enjoy the classes and just have fun! Here’s what Mary Ellen had to […] Read more…
Today is the first day of January which means that 2025 is officially here! If you read my latest newsletter, you know about my sewing resolutions for the coming year. In case you missed it, keep reading to see the goals I have made for the new year. I’m making three resolutions for 2025, and they […] Read more…
One of my resolutions for 2025 is to complete my UFOs – Unfinished Objects. I have twelve projects that I want to finish so I am going to complete one each month in 2025. This post is the first of the twelve. Most sewists I know (including me) are collectors. We collect fabrics, sewing notions, […] Read more…
I recently randomly came across a few posts/comments that were discussing names used for people who sew. I was surprised that opposing “name droppers” had very strong opinions on the subject. When I first started sewing, it seems that most people sewing were female and the definitive name was seamstress, which is a female name. […] Read more…
There’s a feature on most of today’s sewing machines that you hardly ever use but is a lifesaver when you need it. Today’s post is about the freearm sewing surface of your machine. Some machines, such as the bernette 35 shown below, have a small section of the sewing surface that pulls away from the […] Read more…
If you want to change the décor of your home, decorative pillows are the way to go. If you want to do it quickly, these super simple pillows are the answer. With just a few steps and a little bit of time, you can make several of these pillows to give a warm, cozy feel […] Read more…
I‘ve seen this easy method of piecing a quilt block in a number of places and I think it is a great way to piece a quilt in a short time or use as a beginner block for new quilters. It is a simple pattern that goes together quickly, partly because it starts with pre-cut […] Read more…
I am drawn to Kaffe Fasset fabrics because of the complex patterns and vibrant colors (as are many sewers). But when I have used his fabrics before, I’ve always looked for one or more solids to calm things down a bit. But this time, not only am I not adding solids, I decided to bring […] Read more…
For decade (centuries?) sewing machines had one type of needle and it was always in center position. It did its job, carrying thread through the fabric, which locks with the bobbin thread to create stitches. Even though the basic mechanics and methods of a sewing machine are the similar today, needles and what you can […] Read more…
Summer is coming and this simple drawstring tote is great for trips to the beach or swimming pool, sleepover parties, and just about any place you need to carry supplies and/or a change of clothing. 4-thread Overlock Stitch This fully lined bag has a finished size of 18” x 18” but is easy to resize […] Read more…