I get asked about basic pattern hacks all the time, and I’ll refer you to a couple of great resources for this (as well as showing you how to do it) wherever I can. A basic tee shirt pattern is…
What do you do when you’ve mortally wounded your sewing project? We’ve all done it, from cutting too small to slicing a hole when you’re just about done, to getting it caught in dye in the washer. Slice/cut into a…
I’m headed to Charleston, SC for a long weekend with a good friend. Here’s what I sewed and packed. I wanted a casual blazer style jacket for the cooler spring evenings, so I packed my hand-dyed Kona cotton Wiksten Unfolding…
I chose this pattern because it was a NL release of a Vogue Pattern that MimiG made popular in about 2010 or so. This is my sewing pattern review of the New Look 6768 cape pattern. What I liked best…
You will love this sweatshirt! Sewing pattern review of HotPatterns 1182 Pretzel Sweatshirt coming right up! First off, I have this in print (It’s available for digital download from the HotPatterns Etsy store, link below:) so I’ve had it a…
I’ve chosen 6 sewing patterns for early spring and summer for you to sew. This will take you through chilly April to beautiful June! First up, the Know Me 2046 from Beau J’adore. I’ve said it before, the KnowMe line…
My favorite international indie sewing patterns in a video review! This includes patterns I have sewn or I currently own. I round up some fun spring to summer looks including pants, tops, dresses, and two swimsuits along with a coat…
Sew an arty colorblocked boiled wool vest using the Tremont Jacket (and vest) sewing pattern. The Tremont Vest was the perfect canvas for this use of black and cream boiled wool scraps. The black was heavier than the cream (the…
These are my top three wide leg pants & shorts pattern for spring and summer for babywale cord (yes! even shorts! read on), but also twill, linen and chambray. I’m showing three, all in corduroy, and in the video I…
Use the free Trello desktop and mobile app to organize sewing patterns the easy and flexible way! I use Trello to organize sewing patterns and fabric for inspiration, not just organization. I use Trello to get excited about sewing my…
Sew your own basic soft pants (similar to Zara Basic Soft Pants) with sweater knit fabric and a super easy sewing pattern. You can learn to sew quiet luxury knit pants that you’ll wear and love at the same time!…
My favorite easy coat sewing pattern is called just that – the Easy Coat! This oversized, long or knee length coat is super on trend right now and super EASY to sew – even for beginners. If this is your…