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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleDIY 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...
View ArticleHow 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...
View ArticleDIY 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleDIY 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...
View ArticleSummer 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...
View ArticleFree 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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