Here's the situation: You have a sewing project in mind and it's going to be a gift for someone. Maybe you're going to make drink coasters (also called mug rugs) or pajama bottoms. Could be the gift will be a lanyard or a pillowcase. Regardless of the project, there comes a point when ... [ Read More ]
Planning Christmas in August
My mom started a tradition when my sister, brother, and I were young. Every year for Christmas she would buy us each a Hallmark ornament that was personal to us in some way. We carefully packed the ornaments away at the end of the season only to unbox them the following year when we received ... [ Read More ]
Why Aren’t You Sewing?
Are you like me? You love to sew. It makes you happy. But you spend more time thinking about sewing than actually doing it. Are thoughts constantly crossing your mind about what you want to sew for yourself, your home, or others? Whether I'm at home, work, or pumping gas, I'll see something ... [ Read More ]
What To Do When You Hate the Garment You Made
Shortly after making the decision to try my hand at sewing my own clothes, I made my first garment. I was excited about the pattern and couldn't wait to get the garment done so I could wear it. I found the pattern at my mom's house. She's kept many of the patterns she's purchased over the ... [ Read More ]
Is Me-Made-May for You?
Have you been thinking about sewing your own clothes? But for whatever reason, you just haven't made the leap to actually try it? Maybe you have tried sewing some clothes for yourself and it was a disaster. So, you gave up before you ever really got started. If either of these scenarios ... [ Read More ]
A Beginner’s Guide to Selecting Clothing Patterns
You've been thinking about sewing your own clothes. Now you're ready to begin the journey of learning how to sew your own garments. That's fantastic! Your next step is going to be finding a pattern but which one(s) do you choose? Selecting patterns is an important part of sewing your own ... [ Read More ]
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