Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Pretty Little Pillows
from Lark Books is a pretty little book that explores the creative possibilities that the pillow offers. The underlying structure of a pillow is pretty basic: two pieces of fabric with some stuffing in between. And yet… Read more ... 
Fat Quarterly is a new e-Zine for modern sewists. While the focus will be on quilting, there promises to be plenty of sewing projects in there as well. After all, those who quilt often sew other projects, and those who… Read more ... 
Lucky commenter number 59!
That’s you, Liz B!
I’ll send you an email so I can get your mailing address. I promise I’ll wipe my drool off the book before I… Read more ... 
If the word “applique” conjures up images of Sunbonnet Sue and gingham-checked Scottie dogs, then you haven’t seen the new twist on applique by modern sewists.
In Sew Liberated: 20 Stylish Projects for the Modern Sewist
, Meg McElwee captures… Read more ... 
Craftzine has the how-to for this stripy apron. It’s an excerpt from The Sewing Bible
by Ruth Singer. Go to the tutorial. [photo from Craftzine]
[tags]sewing, tutorial, stripy, apron, The Sewing Bible, Ruth Singer[/tags]… Read more ... 
Felties by Nellie Pailloux
is a soon to be released book (28th of September in Australia RRP $19.95 AU) that is filled with fun little “felties” from quirky cats to a polar roo as shown on the front cover above.… Read more ... 
sewExpecting is the new eBook from Leigh Ann Tennent (The Object Project and Strawberry Truffle). If you’re an expecting mother, or know someone who is pregnant, or just like to have sweet baby gifts on hand just in… Read more ... 
Colette Patterns is launching their online shop. We recently saw a sneak peek of their spring line, and now they’re available for purchase. Shown here is a photo of the Macaron dress.
Designer Sarai Mitnick wanted sewing patterns that were… Read more ... 
I’ve been seeing projects from the book Zakka Sewing
(by Therese Laskey and Chika Mori) all over blogland and I must say I think I’m starting to covet this book. If you want to see what the buzz is all… Read more ... 
As I had mentioned, Stitch Lounge in San Francisco has closed it’s doors. But you can still benefit from their crafty wisdom. Subversive Seamster: Transform Thrift Store Threads into Street Couture by Melissa Alvarado, Hope Meng, and Melissa Rannels is… Read more ... 
I am not really one to wear tee-shirts that say stuff. But when I was on vacation I went to the Seattle Mariners Stitch n’ Pitch. An evening of knitting and baseball- besides sewing and cocktails, my other 2 fave… Read more ... 
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… Read more ... 
I just got back from a whirlwind vacation that was fabulous, but, unfortunately I WAY over packed for. So it got me thinking about sewing for travel and finding resources to create travel items that will make your journey much… Read more ... 
