Lessons Learned Sewing & Interlining a Winter Coat.
The first winter coat I sewed turned out beautifully because of these steps I took to ensure success.
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Upgrading a Sewing Machine: How to Choose the Best Machine
General Considerations and features to look for when purchasing and upgrading your sewing machine.
Paper Sewing Patterns vs. Digital Sewing Patterns - 7 Factors to Consider?
When trying to decide between purchasing a paper or digital sewing pattern, consider these 7 factors.
Smocking Tutorial: The Van Dyke Stitch
A video smocking tutorial on how to stitch the Van Dyke smocking stitch.
Meet Flora!
Flora is one of the newest patterns from Pink Hollybush Designs and today I would like to tell you a little more about her. Flora is a...
Digital Patterns - Pros and Cons
Here is a list of the pros and cons of digital sewing patterns.
Meet LIl' Honey & Rosebud!
I know you want to smock and sew for that precious bundle of joy, but mamas need easy care and comfortable knit garments that will...
Understanding Voile Fabric
Voile is one of my favorite fabrics to sew with, especially for summer. If you have never tried this fabric, here is a little background...
A Rayon Breezy Blouse
Hints for sewing with rayon fabric and for sewing the Breezy Blouse Pattern.
A Simple Mock Cuff Sewing Tutorial
A love a bubble for a little boy and I made this simple romper from our fun Narwhal fabric and the Sailor Bubble pattern by Michie Moony....
The History of Picture Smocking
While smocking dates back to the Middle Ages, picture smocking is relatively recent. Here is a little info about its history and origin.
Shell Stitch Edging Video Tutorial
With the snow coming down and the slower pace of January and February, I took some time and sorted through my UFOs. I decided it was time...
Tips for Cutting and Laying Out Knit Fabrics
With the Twirly Skirt Sew-Along starting in just a few days (you can get all the details) I here thought it would be helpful to offer a...
Sewing a Mani Pouch
This past September I received an Olive and June manicure kit from my daughter for my birthday. This was my first time to try the Olive...
Smocked Christmas Window Ornament
Tawn Hunka is back on the blog today just in time for Christmas with another creative smocked Christmas Ornament. Tawn is the designer...
Round-Up of Free Christmas Picture Smocking Designs
December is just around the corner and Thanksgiving is only days away! Little ones in picture smocked outfits for Christmas are so...
Pattern Recommendation: Little Heirloom Angels
Check out Little Heirloom Angel's Baby Bishop Diaper Set and Pretty Panties for a great baby gift.
Making Pants: A Sewing Disaster
My first try at making pants was a sewing disaster. Here is what I did wrong and what I learned along the way.
The Honey Top (or Turning Lemons into Lemonade!)
Read below to see how Diana modified the Honey Dress pattern and made an adorable Honey top for her granddaughter.
Making a Sleeveless Honey
How to adapt the Honey Smocked Dress pattern to a sleeveless design.
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