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 […]
If there is one project you should master when you start sewing, it is how to sew a tote bag. Sewing tote bags is insanely easy and rewarding. Totes bags are one of the most versatile easy sewing projects you will come across. After learning how to sew a tote bag, you can use the […]
If there is one accessory that you can never have enough of, it is the scarf. Adding a scarf to an outfit instantly takes you from simple to sophisticated. Scarves are practical for keeping you warm in the winter, but also add a trendy touch to a fall, spring, or summer outfit. Buying new scarves […]
The calendar is counting down the days till 2018. I might never be able to keep my resolutions longer than about a week or so into a new year (I mean, who can REALLY give up snacks cold-turkey like that?) but I always get excited about New Year’s Eve. It’s a time of new beginnings […]
Fall weather is officially here. Enjoy a pumpkin spice latte, changing leaves, family get-togethers and, of course, some chilly weather. It is time to tuck away your summer tanks and store your shorts in lieu of sporting warm, fall layers. To get your fall wardrobe ready to go, we have collected these infinity scarf sewing […]
Fall to me has always meant going on adventures, whether they be weekend road trips or just a jaunt in the park down the street. Things on my autumn to-do list usually include apple picking, pumpkin patch-ing, corn maze-ing, and finding a fun hayride – I know, all cliches, but they’re classics for a reason! […]
If you love vintage sewing patterns, then do we have the collection for you! We created lists of retro sewing tutorials and style guides for the most influential decades in twentieth-century fashion. This wide range of easy sewing patterns features popular trends from over the last century for everything from men’s accessories like these classic 1920s-inspired Super Speedy […]
Need a quick and simple tote for your next beach trip? Here is a full color photo tutorial of how to make a quick and simple tote bag for your goodies and supplies. Only in California! Am I Right? Recently in California, it became illegal, yes I said illegal for grocery stores to give you a […]
This guest post by Sempstress Rochelle Freeman tells the tale of a hat her husband loved, and the journey to replicate it. Read Part 1 here. Welcome back. If you missed part one or part two, of the Win, Lose or Draw, Flat Cap Sewing Tutorial, check those out. A little reminder, there will […]
This guest post by Sempstress Rochelle Freeman tells the tale of a hat her husband loved, and the journey to replicate it. Read Part 1 here. In the last episode, I had hubby choose his best fitting flat cap from his collection. That cap happens to be a vintage wool cap from Edinburgh, […]
