FULL VIDEO Q&A Short Summarized Answers (full answers in the video) Q: How did I learn to sew? A: I got my first sewing machine when I was 13. I began experimentally sewing from there. I made a few blankets. I tried making shorts out of an old white sheet. They were not even remotely wearable. I started sewing more… View Post
February 2021’s “That’s Sew Cool!” is short and sweet… like a little pack of candy hearts, but BETTER. 3 Valentines I Bought For Myself A multicolored pack of YKK 14″ Nylon Zippers: you never know when you might need a zipper for a little pouch or pillow. I love how many colors are in this pack and it is such… View Post
Planning the Dress The road to the final garment isn’t always the same. Sometimes the pattern jumps at you first. Other times the fabric finds you before the idea. Starting with an idea can be a challenging path to take because you don’t always find the *perfect* supplies to compliment the inspiration. This dress started with an idea or a… View Post
Carolyn Pajama Shorts: Done! My first garment of the year! As I shared in my 2021 goals, these pajama shorts were first up and I am so glad. They have already moved up through the ranks of my favorite sleepwear. They are the only flannel bottoms that I own and they have taught me that I need more. Talk about… View Post
Some people love setting goals at the start of a new year and I am one of those people. Goals are dreams. This year I am dreaming of fun things to sew and new skills to learn and practice. I imagine you may have set sewing goals too. I’ll share 5 things that I think will help us accomplish our… View Post
