With this book I was immediately drawn to the tops, jackets and cape-sleeved bolero. I liked a couple of the dresses but it was the possibilities of the other items that drew me in and lead me to compulsively purchase the Japanese version months and months ago. THE TOP I was tempted to...
Sometimes, you might see a particular book you are interested in but can’t find in your own country,let me knowand I’ll see what I can do to help 🙂 Or, if you need help with the steps or translating particular terms, do let me know as well so that I can help. ...
If you have decided on a Juki sewing machine, you don’t want a cheap knock off pretending to be a high quality Juki. Unfortunately there are a number of crooks that would like to jump on the back of this fine corporation. They sell sewing machines and pretend they are Juki. People ...
It's a request from a few readers who make items to sell at markets, but I think anyone who loves to sew bags will love this one too. The Sweatpants That Are Not Just For Sweating These sweatpants are to be worn one inch over your belly button which is the ideal place to avoid ...
It is perfect for simple shirts, cloth bags, and similar items. Despite it being a great machine for beginners, the learning curve for understanding this machine can be a bit longer than you might expect. But, once you get the hang of it, you will be very pleased with the results. ...
Why not? They are long-lasting, sturdy and can hold small items. They are easy to store themselves and portable. If you want to put together a kit of your own, you can use a clean metal jar to store them. Also, it would be a shame to throw away a beautiful tiny canister just be...
Using What You Already Have The cheapest option, of course, is the free one. Look around the house for projects you can do with things you already have, especially items that are already well worn and near the end of their lifespan or that aren't very desirable to you so that mistakes...
Your handmade items with weird issues that you didn’t notice during muslin (or maybe you skipped the muslin, you little rule-breaker!) can be rectified. Your understanding of fit, and how to execute it, will explode. You will learn interesting things about clothing construction that can be...
I think I once sewed a vest for a Girl Scout badge in elementary school, but that was it. Nobody in my immediate or near-extended family sews, so it wasn’t a “tradition” for us. My great-aunt was a quilter and they actually had to retire the category at the county fair because...
Now, I plan to dash off shoddily made items with reckless and foolhardy speed. 1,500 stitches per minute! Imagine what kind of trouble I can get into!!! Here’s my first serger project: I know…I know…I should have ironed it…but remember? I’m ironing-challenged! I love this ...