Let's face it. You have a lot going on and don't feel like there is ever enough time to sew. So, when you're able to carve out some time to work on your sewing projects, you want to make the most of the time you have. But does your sewing space ever look like this? A messy sewing ... [ Read More ]
How to Sew a Lanyard
It lacked any shine or luster and didn't look at all like I remembered. When I pulled it out of my school bag the last day of summer vacation, the lanyard I used during the school year looked dirty and dull. I would have to wear it on the first day of school, but I now needed to add 'get a ... [ Read More ]
Make Selecting Fabric Easier
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 ]
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