Understanding Fabric Bias : Back to Basics
Pattern literacy is a comprehensive skill within every modern sewists toolkit. As pattern writers, we have the task of providing our customers with professional and …
For Our Angels: The Gift of Angel Hearts
Trigger Warning: The following article discusses pregnancy and infant loss. Hoy es Dia de los Muertos. Today is the Day of the Dead. Over the …
The Best Halloween Costume Hacks
Halloween is just around the weekend corner and some of us are feeling it. I think many sewists identify with a sense of power and …
DIY Anthropologie Potholders: Fall Sew Along
Count me among the believers that fall is the best season of the year. We all know the reasons: sweater weather, changing colors, and the …
How to: Hong Kong Seam Finish – Back to Basics
A lot of focus goes into one perspective of our hand-made clothing: the way others see it on us. But a well-made garment is a …
Our Favorite DIBY Face Mask Hacks
I know I’m not the first to lament that face masks have been the most trending pattern throughout all of the 2020 seasons. In years …
Sewing Pins or Clips? What’s the Deal?
Every sewist has their stash of necessities and you will find pins in all of them. However, even a basic notion like pins is going …
Basic Pants Alterations
Do you have pants in your closet that you love but don’t wear because the fit is “meh”. Are there weird lines in places that …
Metal Snap and Tips to Install Them Properly
I absolutely hate buttons. Well, to be truthful I don’t hate buttons. I love them, there is such a great variety. Also, did I mention …