The blouse has facings, which tend to flip out in thi fabric, so I tacked them to the shoulder seams and catch-stitched them in a few strategic places. Any tips on how to secure them further would be great though! Of course, I had to add one of my labels to this blouse, since I...
the summer release is just as big and there are soooo many amazing prints to choose from. I sat down with my kids and let them pick their favorites and let me tell you, their list was LONG!
I am madly focused on my summer “reconstruction” makes. Clickherefor explanation. I’m sewing much faster than I’m blogging. I’ve got lots to share. Stay tuned. Reconstruction make #2 is a simple grab-n-go dress that’s nonrevealing and has pleats in all the right places. It...
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. ...
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...
My research in the past showed that places like Kinko’s charge about $10/page, which just crazy (especially if you are unfortunate enough to have a pattern with multiple pages!). I found a local printer who will print them for $2.18 per page, and holy shit y’all they are amazing....
This moves the shoulder point, also known as the pitch point, a little further to the front and places the finished sleeve more in line with the natural position of the arm. Fold the left (back of sleeve) underarm point to meet the just marked offset center point. Trace the armseye ...
I found it at Joann’s, of all places, for about $3.50 a packet. One packet was enough for two necklaces. For the style of necklace I chose, I needed a cord that would knot large enough to hold without sliding into the hole of the bead, so I looked for something that was about ...
There are many vintage pattern sites. Good places to start are searches on ebay and Etsy. The Japanese produce marvellous pattern books, with full size traceable pattern sheets. So long as you don’t mind they’re in Japanese ! with many good line drawings of construction. A fun challenge,...
Dust and dirt love these places. And although Juki is known for durability, no sewing machine is a match for considerable dirt build up. There is always a potential for them to be jammed and damaged by heavy exposure to the dirt and dust. Even if you are super tidy and neat, you ...