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Four Must Have Notions to Sew Knit Garments.
These are the Four Must have Notions that I can't Sew a Knit Garment without!


Easter Sewing: A Smorgasbord of Free Patterns & Ideas for your Celebration
Here is a round up of sewing, smocking, and crafting ideas for your Easter celebration. A book recommendation & dessert too.


Do I need a Serger to Sew Knit Fabrics?
You don't need a serger to sew knit fabrics. All you need is a basic zig zag sewing machine. Here is why.


My Favorite Sewing Machine Feet
Using the right Sewing Machine Presser Foot can help you achieve a more professional finish on your garments. Here are my favorite sewing ma


Ways to Sustainably Recycle & Destash your Unwanted Sewing Supplies
Ways to Sustainably Recycle and destash your unwanted sewing supplies including your scraps.




Sewing the Rosebud & Lil' Honey Patterns for Children from a Woven Fabric.
How to modify Rosebud & Lil' Honey sewing patterns to work with a woven fabric.


Tips for Smocking on Knits
Smocking on a knit rather than a woven fabric is different but not difficult. Here are 9 tips to help you get started.


3 Tips for getting the most from your Serger
A serger is a wonderful tool to help with your sewing. Here are 3 tips to get the most out of this great tool.


A Self-Bound Knit Blanket
Here is quick video tutorial for a self-bound knit baby blanket with no raw edges.


New to Smocking? Start Here!
Here is a step by step guide on how to get started smocking complete with video tutorial and stitch guides.


6 Reasons to Sew with Flannel
Flannel is a wonderful fabric to sew soft and cozy garments. It isn't just for PJs.


The Nova Coat: A Great First Coat to Sew
The Nova Coat is a quick and easy first coat to sew. Here are 3 reasons why and a video tutorial on inserting the lining.


Sew Cozy: Easy Sewing Ideas for Warm and Comfy Knit Clothes
Fabric and pattern recommendations to sew warm, cozy garments for you and your family.

Wee Care/Preemie Sewing Pattern Round-Up for Charity.
Updated for 2023: Several free Wee Care patterns to use for sewing for charity.


Smocking: Choosing a Fabric
I am back with the next in our Smocking: The Basics series. Today we are going to discuss fabric selection. Many different fabrics may be...


Smocking: Patterns for your First Smocked Garment
Here are my recommended patterns for your first smocked garment.

A Round-Up of Hearts to Stitch and Sew
A Round up of free Heart smocking, quilting and embroidery designs.


A Free Heart Pocket for My Valentine!
A free Heart pocket to add to your next sewing creation.


Hearts to Stitch and Sew
Quick and easy Heart patterns to stitch and sew, most of which are free.
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