Ages ago, we posted about making your very own yoga mat bag. I still get letters from readers inquiring about this pattern from Craftbits. I decided to snoop around to see if I could come up with additional yoga… Read more ...
Last night was the Project Runway Season Finale. Or Bravo show finale, as the show is said to be moving onto LifeTime television. Last night’s show featured the famed runway show at Bryant Park. If you watch the show then… Read more ...
One of my readers, Lory turned me on to this accessories pattern- KwikSew 3526. It features an adorable purse, wristlet and a head band. Having just cut bangs for the first time in my life, I am loving the… Read more ...
I was just playing around on the Burda Style website and oh man- what a fantastic resource! They have so many modern, cool, and ultra stylish patterns to choose from. And, most of them are Free! Plus you can download… Read more ...
I am dedicated to Sewing as much as the next gal- or, so I thought. This girl is so loyal to the craft, she has had it emblazed forever and ever on to her body. Her tattoos are SO amazing… Read more ...
Since I have reinvigorated my love for old Hollywood Glamour, I just got this book- Dressed: a Century of Hollywood Costume Design by Deborah Nadoolman Landis. Landis is a Hollywood Costumer whose credits include The Blues Brothers and Raiders of … Read more ...
I was looking around on the Internet to find a pattern for a sewn picture frame, when I stumbled upon the Fisk-a-teers. I’m not quite sure what the deal is- although they are toted as “Craft Ambassadors”, their blog… Read more ...
I adore old movies and one of my absolute favorites is Some Like it Hot starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. In addition to the zany story line, the costumes are divine! Designer Orry-Kelly was able to transform… Read more ...
Janome and Threadbanger paired up to celebrate the launch of their sewing machines by having a “Make a Rad Shirt” contest. The winners have been announced and now there’s a cool new tutorial that will show sewers how to make… Read more ...
For all you home decor enthusiasts, there is a fabulous new resource on the web. Nouveau Stitch is a Home Decor Sewing Forum that is dedicated to all things related to DIY home fashion. Members can post project info, resources… Read more ...
Blue Bird Studios is having a contest for a delicious little wristlet purse. Just go to the site, leave a comment and a cute addition to your wardrobe could be yours! But hurry as one name will be drawn on… Read more ...
I just got the new Anthropologie catalouge and oooh, I adore! I get so inpsired thumbing through their look books, browsing online and venturing to their stores. I usually find so many amazing things I would love to have but… Read more ...
Pincushions, pins, tracing wheels, oh my! Joanns has started selling the Project Runway line of sewing accessories. Spawned my the super popularity of the show, these are must have items for any seamster. In addition to basic sewing goods,… Read more ...
Today and tomorrow (9/19 and 9/20) all Butterick patterns are on Sale at Joann’s for just $1.99. Now, I usually don’t recommend Butterick patterns as I used to think of them as super dated, but I just scoped out their… Read more ...