Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
Have you ever thought about getting involved in charity and doing something fabulous to help someone else? But what can you do- what do you have to offer?
You can Sew! Project Linus is a fantastic organization that distributes hand-made… Read more ... 
It’s that time of year again- Summer! Kids have oodles of time and nothing to do. Why not get them sewing! About.com has some great ideas on teaching kids to sew with some fun, easy, kid-friendly projects.
Or what about… Read more ... 
As a sewing instructor, one of the requests I get most often from my students is to learn to make dog clothes! And as someone who is an obsessed puppy mom (to the dreamy Carlotta, my Maltese) pet clothing is… Read more ... 
This weekend 5/3 AND 5/4 is the super fun Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA. Chock full of crafty, DIY goodness, some of this years highlights will be a workshop on how to make your own shoes, the fantastic… Read more ... 
It seems like every time I turn around, someone I know is pregnant and having a baby shower. While my standard kiddie present used to be a baby tee with a gun screen-printed on it (as part of my ode… Read more ... 
There are a whole slew of books available now on how to transform your wardrobe using the clothing you already own. But, how to discern the good from the ones that aren’t that good? Here are a few of my… Read more ... 
Ah the yearly dilemma- what to get your Mom for Mother’s Day? Nothing says that you love her more than special homemade gifts. But how to find the time with your busy schedule to create something sweet that she’ll adore.… Read more ... 
I have always loved vintage sewing machines. From the Pfaff that my mom had for eons that I learned to sew on to my current obsession- the Elna Supermatic! I have always felt that not only are older machines just… Read more ... 
I am so excited that Built By Wendy’s, Wendy Mullin has created a follow-up book to her widely popular sewing how-to, Sew U: The Built By Wendy Guide to Making Your Own Wardrobe. Sew U Home Stretch is all… Read more ... 
The weather is simply so beautiful this time of year in Los Angeles (okay I know I’ll be getting some calls from my family in Seattle about rubbing this in!). It got me thinking about sewing for the outside of… Read more ... 
In honor of Earth Day, I have scoured the internet in search of the best Grocery / Tote bags you can make yourself. Not only will you be helping to save the Planet by bringing your own bags to the… Read more ... 
I was lucky enough to spend the beginning of April in Paris. It was my first time to this magical city and I absolutely fell in love!
Besides all the wonderful sights, food, champagne and of course art, that Paris… Read more ... 
Spring has notoriously been the time of year to go through your house and clean! After winter’s cold and snow, spring makes us want to open up the windows, clean the house, remodel or update and add some fresh new… Read more ... 
I adore cooking and anything vintage. I also love to throw parties. I wanted a cute little apron to wear when I play hostess so I designed this Vintage Style Apron. It is so easy and fun to create and… Read more ... 
I love Springtime! Flowers are blooming, the weather is gorgeous and a sense of new beginnings fill the air. What better time than to start some fun new Spring Inspired projects!
This easy Garden Tote is the perfect Springtime project.… Read more ...