You ever try cutting fabric with kitchen scissors that haven’t seen a sharp edge since—what—last Christmas? (Or maybe longer?) Yeah,…
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Let me tell you—after two decades of sewing everything from vintage-inspired dresses to modern menswear, nothing derails a good project…
Read More »There’s something quietly satisfying about threading a needle, pressing the foot pedal, and hearing that first thunk-thunk-thunk of stitches pulling…
Read More »You know, when I first started sewing—way back when patterns came folded inside thick envelopes and you’d measure everything twice…
Read More »Learning just a few key stitches—by hand and machine—can change the way you sew. You don’t need to memorize dozens.…
Read More »If you’re just getting into sewing—or even if you’ve been at it for years—you’ll keep running into one thing: the…
Read More »Let’s be honest—sewing can drive you mad some days. You sit down with a hot cup of tea, ready to…
Read More »If you’re just getting into sewing, a placemat and coaster set is a perfect project to start with. It’s quick,…
Read More »The Dottie Angel pattern isn’t your typical sewing project. It’s the kind of dress you make when you’ve had enough…
Read More »If you’ve ever wondered what really keeps your fabric gliding smoothly under the needle while you sew—let me point you…
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