Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Working at the library, I see the joy on kids’ faces when they bring a big ol’ stack of books up to be checked out. A book tote makes all those books easier to carry and keep up with. Marissa… Read more ... 
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p, for Costumes & Fun by Mary Rasch. Be sure to read all the way to… Read more ... 
The winner of A History of the Paper Pattern Industry by Joy Spanabel Emery (read my review here) is…. Commenter # 21, Emma Smith, who said: “I love the 1930?s with the era of film stars and the glamour … Read more ... 
Our Recycled Crafts editor Stephanie is running a giveaway on her personal blog, Craftside, that sewing folks might be interested in. She’s got 4 sewing books, 7 spools of Gütermann thread, a Dritz tape measure, and some pretty buttons to… Read more ... 
I like to think of myself as a pretty decent photographer. I know all about ISO, shutter speed, and focal length to get a good exposure. I have a fancy camera. But when it’s time to document clothing I make… Read more ... 
If you like (love) vintage patterns, check out my review of A History of the Paper Pattern Industry
by Joy Spanebel Emery that I’ve posted over in our Giveaways section. And why did I post it over there? Because I’ve… Read more ... 
Editor’s note: I made a mistake when I published the winner of this contest. This is always my worst fear when posting giveaway results!! Luckily I also published a screen capture with the number that random.org selected and a reader … Read more ... 
The winner of Cloth by Cassandra Ellis is…
Commenter #9, Gwen, who said her favorite fabric to work is: “I think it would be silk, or maybe linen. It really depends on what I’m using it for.” Congratulations! You will… Read more ... 
I have a review and giveaway of At Home With Modern June
by Kelly McCants in our Giveaways section. Go there to read my review and leave a comment on that post to get entered to win a copy of… Read more ... 
The winner of The Essential Sewing Reference Tool
by Carla Hegeman Crim (read my review here) is….
Commenter #86, Michelle, who said…. “How awesome is this book! Blind hems are ny downfall, for some reason I can never … Read more ... 
I’ve got a new book review posted in our Giveaways section. Go there to read my review of The Essential Sewing Toolkit by Carla Hegeman Crim (The Scientific Seamstress) and to enter the giveaway to win a copy.… Read more ... 
