Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
I am heading to SF this week and was really excited about checking out Stitch Lounge. This spot was a breakthrough concept back when it opened 4 years ago- it was the first Sewing Lounge in the country (this… Read more ... 
Austrailian Designer and TV Host Allison Whitlock is truly a Domestic Diva. I have been lucky enough to appear as a guest on the show Uncommon Threads and was SO excited to talk to Allison about ALL (and there are… Read more ... 
I was fortunate to hear about an adorable new line out of Melbourne, Australia. Heidi and Seek features fabulous little tops and dresses that are 100% original. Designer Hayley Lau sews each garment from reclaimed materials. These pieces are all… Read more ... 
I was browsing around the Internet looking for a tutu pattern for one of my sewing students, when I stumbled upon Simplicity.com’s latest ode to pet wear.
If you have always wanted to be Little Bo Peep but needed a… Read more ... 
I have decided that the best birthday present that I can give myself is to re-create my line of clothing. Yes, bring back Candiland clothing. I loved being a designer until one day I woke up and was so super… Read more ... 
I was talking to a pregnant friend the other day and she was filling me in on the goings on of stuff that happens when you have a baby. When you have a doggie as a child like I do,… Read more ... 
Linda the Craft Gossip Felting Editor had a great post about Labels for your handmade items. As someone who puts my labels on everything I make, adding your personal signature to anything you create is definitely a good thing!… Read more ... 
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 ... 
I was experiencing a bit of sewer’s block and needed some inspiration to get sewing one of the many projects I have cut out- so ventured to my local library. I came accross Sewing Vintage Style by Mary Jo Hiney.… 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 ...