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My favorite sewing tools
Today, I'm sharing my favorite sewing tools. These are the tools that I use often and that make a huge difference in the quality and/or ease of my sewing. I share why I love these tools and a little...
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Introducing Improvisational Quilting for Garment Sewists - New E-course
Today, I'm very excited to announce the launch of my new e-course, Improvisational Quilting for Garment Sewists. When sewing clothing, it's nearly impossible to not have fabric scraps leftover and as...
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How to sew bootie style quilted slippers - Video Tutorial
In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how to sew a pair of quilted bootie-style slippers with a lining. I’m using my Quilted Slippers pattern which I released back in June. It’s been one of my most...
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Meadowood Blouse by Straight Stitch Designs
Today, I'm very excited to share my Meadowood Blouse with you. I made this blouse at the beginning of November, around the time of my birthday. I hadn't been sewing many things just for fun so I made...
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How to sew a refillable catnip mouse toy
Today, I'm very excited to bring you a tutorial for sewing a cat toy. I love my kitty and he LOVES catnip so catnip toys are very popular in my house. This project is inspired by a couple of toys that...
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15 Scrap-busting gifts to sew for the holidays
Hello and happy holidays! Last week, I wrapped up (lol! ;) my video tutorial series of scrap-busting gifts to sew for the holidays and I thought it would be nice to have all the tutorials (plus a few...
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Audie Playsuit by Amy Nicole Studio
Today, I’m very excited to share one of my final makes of 2020. It’s not the last thing I sewed this year but it is one of the last things that I sewed just for myself and just for fun (two of my top...
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Roundup of the Best Sewing Tips and Tutorials from 2020
It’s the end of another year and, as always, that means looking back and reviewing what we’ve done. This year has been one unlike no other. I live in Los Angeles and have been under varying degrees of...
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Everything I made in 2020 and my final vlog for 2020
Oh my gosh! 2020 is coming to an end. Phew! We are by no means out of the woods yet but I’m hopeful for 2021. Today, I’m sharing a roundup of some of the things that I made in 2020 and a few...
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Green Waves Improvisational Quilt Made with Garment Fabric Scraps
Hello friends! Would you believe that this is my first blog post of 2021? It's been tough to get started this year. So, I'm starting off nice and easy with a quilt that I made in 2020. I shared a bit...
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How to mark and sew a dart - Video Tutorial
Hello sew-friends! Today, I’m happy to bring you a video tutorial for how to mark and sew darts. Darts are most commonly found in fitted woven garments. They are simply a little wedge of fabric that...
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How to move a side or waist seam dart - Video tutorial
In today's video, I'll be showing you a simple pattern adjustment that you can do to move along a side or waist seam. Darts are most often used to shape the bust or waist and are usually found in side...
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How to use fusible interfacing - Video Tutorial
In today's video, I'll be showing you how to fuse iron-on interfacing to fabric. Interfacing is an extra layer of fabric that is used to make certain parts of a garment thicker and more sturdy. You'll...
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DIY Flannel Lined Angled Wrap Skirt
Hello sew-friends! How are things? Would you believe that it is March and this is my first blog post of the year featuring something I made? Utterly shocking! And, at the same time, not that...
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How to sew a bias-bound waistband - Video Tutorial
In today's video, I'll be showing you how to sew a bias-bound waistband. This is a technique that you’ll often see in ready-to-wear pants and shorts. It creates a really beautiful and professional...
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DIY Chunky Knit Sweater - Review of the Nanaimo Cardigan
Hello friends! Today, I'm bringing you a knitting project! My knitting projects are usually very slow going, knit here and there over many, many months. But this cardigan was super quick! I started it...
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The quickest way to sew buttons and buttonholes - Video Tutorial
Hello sew-friends! Today, I have a quick little video for you showing how to sew a one-step buttonhole and how to sew on buttons using your sewing machine. This is my favorite way to sew buttonholes...
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DIY Improv Quilted Coat
My quilted coat is finally done! I've been working on this baby for at least five months now. And honestly, I don't think I ever want to make a quilt coat again. Well, if I used pre-quilted fabric...
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Summer Capsule Wardrobe – Part 1, The Patterns
Hello sew-friends! How are you doing? Are you ready for summer? I am definitely ready. It's been a fairly cool and very windy spring here in LA and I'm looking forward to wearing all my summer clothes...
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Free Crafting Summer Camp for Kids
Today, I have some exciting news to share with you. I'm teaching an online sewing class for kids as part of the Get Crafty Summer Camp hosted by Rebecca Page. It's a five day online craft camp for...
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