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How to Interline a Winter Coat with Thinsulate

A Thinsulate Interlining is an additional layer of fabric sewn to the lining of the coat to add warmth. This post shows how to add one.

Sewing for Women

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.

Sewing for Women

Upgrading a Sewing Machine: How to Choose the Best Machine

General Considerations and features to look for when purchasing and upgrading your sewing machine.

Sewing for Women

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

Smocking Tutorial: The Van Dyke Stitch

A video smocking tutorial on how to stitch the Van Dyke smocking stitch.

Smocking

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...

Sewing for Children

Digital Patterns - Pros and Cons

Here is a list of the pros and cons of digital sewing patterns.

Sewing for Children

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...

Sewing for Women

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...

Sewing for Women

A Rayon Breezy Blouse

Hints for sewing with rayon fabric and for sewing the Breezy Blouse Pattern.

Sewing for Children

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....

Smocking

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.

Sewing for Children

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...

Sewing for Children

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 for Women

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...

Smocking

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...

Smocking

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...

Smocking

Pattern Recommendation: Little Heirloom Angels

Check out Little Heirloom Angel's Baby Bishop Diaper Set and Pretty Panties for a great baby gift.

Sewing for Women

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.

Sewing for Children

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.