Sewing Society
The Mama Catherine has turned out to be one of my all-time, favorite patterns. I have (literally) sewn 10 of them in the past 6 months! It is a flattering …
Pattern Review: Mama Catherine from Made for Mermaids Read More
The Oliso Mini Project Iron is perfect for small pressing stations and travel. I’ve been using mine for over a year, and I thought it was time to finally write …
Product Review: Oliso Mini Project Iron Read More
If you’ve never used a sewing machine before, the first thing you need to learn is all the parts and their functions. That’s what this post is all about — …
Anatomy of a Sewing Machine Read More
I’m getting ready to sew myself a nice wool coat for church. I want a peacoat style with a belt. (If you know of a good pattern, let me know …
Tips for Sewing Wool Read More
Gone are the days when you had to go to a fabric store to buy patterns… Digital sewing patterns have become a BIG business! There are now hundreds of indie …
Where to Get Digital Sewing Patterns Printed Read More
I’m in a couple of Facebook groups where people are talking about sewing a capsule wardrobe. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea, but too overwhelmed by the thought of …
Project 333: A Capsule Wardrobe Challenge Read More
When I was in high school, my Home EC teacher purchased a long-arm quilting machine for our sewing class. It was so big that it took up the entire storage …
Quilt EZ: Level Up Your Long-Arm Quilting Machine with Robotics Read More
Knowing how to lengthen and shorten a pattern is a fundamental fitting technique. It is particularly useful if you’re sewing a garment for someone who has body proportions a little …
How to Lengthen and Shorten a Sewing Pattern Read More