May
31
Sometimes it’s just easier to buy online. As a sewing instructor, there are sewing items that I always need to replenish- mainly zippers. I started thinking of the concept of buying sewing supplies in bulk. I came across the Zipperstop website.
I’m…
May
30
Remember when you were like 16 and your dreamy crush made you a mixed tape? Well what could be better than that? What about a mixed tape and Sewing!
Mixtape is an all things crafty zine fused with music. Their latest issue…
May
29
I am currently redoing my studio. I have a day bed that definitely needs some sprucing up- so have been on the lookout for easy but cool throw pillows.
These modern pillows are just what I’ve been looking for. Easy to create…
May
27
I adore shoes! I also love embellishing shoes. I was being featured on a show on the DIY Network and the topic was Weddings. As I’m always the dressmaker, never the bride, I thought why not create a fun project…
May
25
I adore all things French and am always inspired by the French way of living. A friend recently bought me a fabulous book called The French-Inspired Home by Kaari Meng. Meng is the owner of the Los Angeles based store French…
May
24
I just stumbled upon this etsy store annakukuchek, by designer Anna Kate. She creates fantastic jewelry using sewing pins and buttons in her designs. These unique rings sell for about $30.00 and would make a fabulous gift for the seamstress…
May
22
I love quaint little footstools and have quite a few throughout my house and studio. But this darling little fringed ottoman is just so absolutely adorable retro. I think I need just one more !
May
21
I had a new student come to class the other day and she had the most darling sewing basket to hold all her supplies. I amused to the tackle box / vintage lunchbox / Chanel box / whatever I can…
May
20
I was having a small dinner party the other day. As I was setting the table, I realized that I did not have placemats. I remember when I was growing up my mom had a variety of mats to choose…
May
19
Just because your scissors may be just a pair of scissors, doesn’t mean it can’t be a bit jazzy! Embellish your sewing supplies with these cute decorative ideas.
It’ll make your sewing so much more fun!
May
17
I LOVE clutch purses! This simple little accessory adds so much class and pizazz to an outfit.
This fun little retro clutch is the perfect Summer accessory. Add a cool vintage brooch and you have a one-of-a-kind purse to dress up any…
May
16
I love baseball as much as I love to sew. So, how can my two favorite pastimes be combined?
These super cute little projects are ALL about baseball!
Seriously clever, and very easy, they would make a fantastic accessory for your next baseball…
May
15
Quilting has always kind of gotten a bad rap in the modern crafty world. Visions of red, white and blue Americana themed quilts tend to cloud people’s minds as to really what can be done with this historic craft.
May
14
I adore sewing from Vintage Patterns. The gorgeous lines of a 1940’s dress or the wacky mod picture adorning a pattern package from the 60’s.
Mom’s Patterns is a great online store for vintage patterns. They stock detectable pieces from the 1940’s…
May
12
I was playing around online looking for an easy purse project for one of my students and stumbled upon this sewing project.
I am ALL for recycling things to create other things, but call me crazy, I just think that some…






