Sewing Society
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that one of my favorite blouse patterns is the Mama Catherine from Made for Mermaids. I love the gathers …
Fabric Weave Detail on My Favorite Blouse Read More
If you’re looking for an easy, loose-fitting blouse pattern, you might like the Valetta Top from Blank Slate Patterns. It is designed for woven fabrics that have a nice drape. …
Pattern Review: Valetta Top from Blank Slate Patterns Read More
I’ve had my eye on Joann’s Ditto projector for a while now. It is the first projector made specifically for sewing patterns! I’m guessing it will significantly disrupt the sewing …
JoAnn’s Ditto Projector: The Pros and Cons Read More
One of the first sewing skills you need to learn is how to do a straight stitch. If you’ve never used a sewing machine before, this can be a little …
How to Do a Straight Stitch: A Guide for the Absolute Beginner Read More
Sewing machines only come with a few bobbins, so at some point, you’re going to want to buy more. Unfortunately, you can’t just run to the craft store and pick …
Are Sewing Machine Bobbins Universal? Read More
Spray starch is a liquid solution that stiffens fabric. Quilters often use it on cotton before cutting out their pieces because the stiff fabric is easier to work with. You …
The Easiest Homemade Spray Starch Recipe for Quilting Read More
How many times have you sat down to sew something and had to stop two seconds in because you forgot to bring your pin cushion with you? I bet it …
Lost Your Pin Cushion… Again? Read More
I love sewing, so I thought it would be fun to make a list of all the sewing and quilting holidays you can celebrate this year. A lot of these …
Sewing and Quilting Holidays to Celebrate this Year Read More