Sew Better, Faster & More Creatively!
A few weeks ago I told you that I had a goal. I wanted to post enough videos to my YouTube channel to reach 100 by July 1 (I had 42 at the time). Even though I tried hard, I didn’t quite make it, but I haven’t given up. I am now up to 75 […] Read more…
Summer is here and it’s almost the 4th of July. Time for family gatherings, picnics, and fireworks! Enjoy this fun Independence Day sewing project – a red, white, and blue placemat to dress your table for holiday dinners. It’s made with an easy quilt-as-you-go technique and a wrap-around binding method to finish it off. Keep […] Read more…
If you are a new sewer, a non-sewer who wants to learn, or a confident beginner, I have news for you. In a few days, I will be introducing my first Sewfeet eBook, Sew What…A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing. This 70-page eBook is an introduction to sewing. Written for new sewers, non-sewers, and confident beginners, […] Read more…
It’s February and if you’d like to add a little Valentine flavor to your home decor, then today’s project may be just the thing. This pillow is made completely with scraps, and is created with a little piecing, a little applique, and a little quilting. Go through your scraps and find an assortment of pink […] Read more…
Today’s post is a tutorial on stitching a seaming treatment that is good for sheers, fabrics that ravel easily, and light to medium weight fabrics that need a sturdy seam. The finished French seam hides all raw edges, which is an elegant way to make the inside of your garment clean and neat. Today, you […] Read more…
Here’s an easy way to create custom cord to match or coordinate with any project. Start with a piece of yarn, about 12″-15″ longer than the desired finished cord length. Add Braiding Foot #21 and start making cord! You can use multiple pieces as long as they fit into the hole on the top of the […] Read more…
As I write this post, it is summer and I am in very sunny, very warm Florida. So why am I writing about snow? I want to show you a cute, whimsical snowman created by felting wool roving onto a wool felt background. Click the image below for a short little video that shows how it […] Read more…
This fully lined drawstring bag can be used for almost anything. It goes together quickly and can be made in any size. I made this one to use as a tech bag – a place to corral phone chargers, cords, and ear buds. The finished size of the bag is 6 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ […] Read more…
The project for this post is entirely for fun! I’ve been very busy over the last few months, creating and launching my new Feet-ology course, plus multiple work projects, and lot of home things happening – all good, but way too much! So, I just wanted to take a break and sew something, easy, fun, […] Read more…
Just so you know, this post has nothing to do with sewing. Since today is Valentine’s Day, I just thought I would share with you the beautiful roses my husband gave me. I love that he remembers every holiday, birthday, and special occasion with no prompting! Wish I could say the same about me… I […] Read more…