Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
I just came accross this website called YouCanMakeThis. They feature an adorable little skirt for girls. Part bohemian part Princess, the Double Layer Stripwork Twirl Skirt is seriously cute!… Read more ... 
I just stumbled upon a fantabulous vintage pattern resource that I wanted to share. Glorious Vintage has some seriously dreamy vintage sewing patterns. And oh, to make matters even cuter, the Proprietress is named Gloria!… Read more ... 
Sample Scrap is a provider of high quality material samples that have served their purpose in the architectural/design sector and are ready for a new life.
Sample Scrap seeks to find new homes for these quality finishes by offering them… Read more ... 
So you bought some fabulous fabric but only could afford a yard. Or you have some fantastic goods left over from a project you did eons ago.
Here are some awesome projects from Vogue Patterns that use a yard or… Read more ... 
Last year my boyfriend (pictured) told me he was going to take a class called “Wilderness Travel Course” offered through the Sierra Club. It would involve a bunch of survival skills and a whole lot of camping and hiking. To… Read more ... 
As someone who has been bitten by the travel bug lately, I’m always on the look out for ways to improve my packing skills. I started out being one of those who travels super heavy with oodles of suitcases trailing… Read more ... 
Ah, Summer, the sky is blue, the sun is shining, and the kids are… off from school with nothing to do.
Simplicity has a whole slew of kid-friendly sewing projects. From adorable unisex pj pants to cute stuffed letters,… Read more ... 
I want to take this opportunity to say Happy Father’s Day to my dad in Seattle! It was him who bought me my first sewing machine (that I still have, I might add!) Thanks Daddy!!
Father’s always seem so harder… Read more ... 
I am SOO excited to report that the fabulous Wendy Mullins has come out with some fantastic new patterns for Simplicity.
These super stylish new pieces are for knits. Ah- but working with knit fabrics can be a bit of… Read more ... 
Who doesn’t love cupcakes? Especially when paired with Sewing!
Made by Simplicity, pattern #2990 features a number of whimsical pincushions. From a vintage shoe, to the cupcake, these pincushions have to rank up there with the positively most adorable sewing… Read more ... 
I am always on the lookout for fun new sewing pattern resources. I just happened upon Modern Sewing. This site has some interesting sewing patterns available and they are free! From a corset to panties, to men’s jackets… Read more ... 
While scouring the web for a cool belt pattern, somehow I stumbled upon another cool project though is completely unrelated. The web reminds me of when you were a kid looking up a topic in your World Book encyclopedias and… Read more ... 
I hated the 1980’s honestly. As a teenager in the 80’s, I was obsessed with the 40’s. I would wear these fabulous high-waisted pants with gorgeous little tops and even turban-like head wraps. Seriously, I wish I had those now-… Read more ... 
I LOVE clutch purses! This simple little accessory adds so much class and pizazz to an outfit. The fabric used in this purse or clutch pattern is a true statement piece.
This fun little retro clutch is the perfect Summer… Read more ...