Sewing

Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew

The Handmade Button

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I have always collected buttons. I adore vintage ones made of mother of pearl in unique shapes- they are my favorite! I found a bunch of fun websites that sell handmade buttons. From gorgeous European glass to tiny garden themed… Read more ...

Modern Sewing

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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 ...

Simplicity Times 2

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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 ...

Cinch Belt Fascination

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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 ...

An Inspiring Space

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I am so truly grateful to have my studio space. As someone who spent a lot of time living in tiny apartments in San Francisco, I used to dream about the day that I would have an inspriring place that… Read more ...

Unzipped

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Sometimes it’s just easier to buy online. As a sewing instructor, there are sewing items that I always need to replenish- mainly zippers. I started thinking of the concept of buying sewing supplies in bulk. I came across the Zipperstop… Read more ...

Quilted Cha-Cha Heels

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I adore shoes! I also love embellishing shoes. I was being featured on a show on the DIY Network and the topic was Weddings. As I’m always the dressmaker, never the bride, I thought why not create a fun project… Read more ...

The Sewing Basket

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I had a new student come to class the other day and she had the most darling sewing basket to hold all her supplies. I amused to the tackle box / vintage lunchbox / Chanel box / whatever I can… Read more ...