If you think you need a huge craft room filled to the brim with fabrics and fabric scissors to be a successful sewist, think again. As much as that might be the dream for just about anyone who considers sewing a hobby, in reality, you don’t need that many tools at all to get started […]
It’s me again, Quilting Friends—Carolyn Wainscott—with a different use for our old favorite traditional quilt block, the Dresden Plate. The first quilt my mother made when she retired from teaching and learning quilting was the Dresden Plate. My project today is “How To Make A Dresden Plate Pillow Scarf.” I much prefer a pillow scarf […]
They’re some of the most disheartening events: the day you outgrow your favorite pair of jeans or lose a little weight and try to pull on a cherished shirt…only to find your arms are drowning in fabric! You don’t want to throw these items out, but you’re also not comfortable in them anymore. The awesome […]
They’re some of the most disheartening events: the day you outgrow your favorite pair of jeans or lose a little weight and try to pull on a cherished shirt…only to find your arms are drowning in fabric! You don’t want to throw these items out, but you’re also not comfortable in them anymore. The awesome […]
Spring is in the air, and that means one thing to sewists: the perfect opportunity for making some fabulous spring dresses, skirts, and more! One of the best reasons for making your own spring wardrobe is to avoid ill-fitting clothes found in stores; since every body is unique and beautiful, and since store-bought clothing isn’t […]
Internet at the speed of light Do an internet search for zipper pouch tutorials or zip pouch and you’ll get fast 2.8 million results in 0.6 seconds or less. Most of the search results have some form of the word “Easy” prior to the word zip (Zip, the more efficient, British use of the word […]
Red carpet season is in full swing and with the biggest awards just around the corner, what better way to celebrate all things Hollywood than with some gorgeous evening wear patterns? Evening wear can seem very intimidating to most sewists, but we promise these special occasion sewing patterns are the perfect way to embrace your inner […]
Whether the holidays snuck up on you this year, you’re stuck for ideas, or you’ve just been too busy to go gift shopping, the fact is that plenty of people wait until the last minute to finish off their Christmas shopping. I’m usually one of them, and I can tell you firsthand that braving the […]
We know the drill. You’ve been so excited gearing up for your holiday plans that you’ve forgotten about a thoughtful gift for your hostess. Instead of running to the store for a last minute panic buy, clean out your fabric stash and create a homemade gift that has a personal touch. From stylish wine bottle […]
What’s more adorable than little woodland critters scuttling around the forest? Think Bambi-esque; it doesn’t get much cuter. I always had a soft spot for Thumper, and bunnies in general. In winter, with everything covered in a thick blanket of snow, animals look stunning against the bright white. I always love when I catch a glimpse […]
