After moving to Chicago this summer, I’ve been looking forward to attending all of the upcoming events and creating some quick crafts. However, lately, I’ve been experiencing the problem of having a lot of stuff. Since I’ve been exploring the museums like the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum, I usually have my hands full of maps […]
We asked our Facebook fans what beginner sewists are most afraid to learn. Our fans shared what their biggest sewing fears were when they started. We weren’t surprised to find that most of our respondents seemed to be afraid of the same basic sewing techniques. To rid our fearful friends of these worrisome woes, we’ve […]
When we’re collecting pieces for our wardrobe, it can be hard to find a balance between wearing feminine clothing, looking professional, and dressing age appropriately. However, feminine pieces do not have to be all outdated vintage lace dresses or bright pink little girl skirts. You can use easy sewing projects to add a feminine touch […]
Why shouldn’t a quilt be the decorative centerpiece of a room? If you like your quilts to catch everyone’s gaze, then you’re guaranteed to love bargello quilt patterns. These arresting designs, all from the incomparable FaveQuilts, are made by sewing strips of fabric together in a way that mimics moving shapes. In other words, like […]
If you’ve been sewing for years, you’re ready to engage with some advanced sewing. Maybe you’ve become tired of old-hat beginner-level content. After taking a quick look at the incomparable AllFreeSewing, you may put your face in your hands and think, “Another sewing-for-beginners tutorial? How many could they possibly need?” Perhaps you just want to […]
Every quilt pattern has a distinct character. You can look rustic with a neutral rectangle pattern, mystical with a Celtic pattern, or playful with a youthful star quilt pattern. However, if you want to give your space a refined feminine aesthetic, then you should look no further than these Lovely Lattice Quilt Patterns from Fave […]
Herringbone quilt patterns are unequivocally one of the most iconic quilt patterns around, and it’s no wonder why. With a sleek, arrow-like point and eye-catching pattern variations, this geometric design can be a decorative godsend for any living space. The straight lines and diagonals resemble the bones of the herring, which might explain the wide […]
If anyone is in dire need of some apron patterns, it’s me. My kitchen looks like a tornado went off in it after I attempt a new recipe. Melted butter is spattered on the stovetop. A lone, uncooked piece of rigatoni is crushed underfoot. Somehow an egg has been pulverized over the countertop even though I […]
Confession: there are few things that get me more excited than free ’60s sewing patterns. I know this is an odd confession to make. After all, there are many other free sewing patterns out there, from haute couture to Roaring Twenties glitz, but ’60s fashion has a special place in my heart. Am I a […]
For me, there are only happy memories of the Fourth of July. I can imagine the grill smoke wafting in the air as my family and I set up badminton in the backyard. I can hear rock-and-roll music blasting from my dad’s Fourth of July playlist, which attracts smiling neighbors from across the cul-de-sac. Perhaps, […]
