Patterns, Techniques, Articles, Blogs, and other resources to learn how to sew
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 ... 
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 ... 
I thought it might be helpful to compile a list of websites that offer Helpful Sewing Tips. Ya never know when you might need the help! Craft Elf offers some hand sewing techiques alomg with a stitch Glossary. Sewing Center … Read more ... 
Living in Los Angeles, you get exposure to a lot of Mexican culture. There is a really cool old part of downtown called Olvera Street. Ripe with delicious Mexican restaurants and kitschy souvenir shops, this is the closest you can… Read more ... 
A friend recently turned me on to Threadbangers on YouTube. It is a super cool channel for people who make their own clothes. They profile hip Indie designers as well as feature innovative projects.They also have a fun website. Hosts… Read more ... 
I found a bunch of fun websites that sell handmade buttons. From gorgeous European glass to tiny garden themed… Read more ... 
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 ... 
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 ... 
I love baseball as much as I love to sew. So, how can my two favorite pastimes be combined? This link is to the archives but it is for a Baseball wallet made from an upcycled baseball.
These super cute… Read more ... 
Quilting has always kind of gotten a bad rap in the modern crafty world. Visions of red, white and blue Americana themed quilts tend to cloud people’s minds as to really what can be done with this historic craft.
Denyse… Read more ... 
I just got back from a whirlwind vacation that was fabulous, but, unfortunately I WAY over packed for. So it got me thinking about sewing for travel and finding resources to create travel items that will make your journey much… Read more ... 
Dream Sewing Spaces: Design and Organization for Spaces Large and Small by Lynette Black is such an inspiring guide to help you create your own Dream Sewing Space. I just adore this book! It helped me turn my guest house… 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 ... 
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 ...