Knit Sewing, Elastic Tips, and Upcycle Project Guide

Memories - Memories: This time back in 2018, I was preparing to venture off to tape 2 spots for the It’s Sew Easy Series 1500 that...

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My Blog here is a work in progress...having just brought over all 618 of my posts from my 'Old Blog' which I began in 2005! Please excuse the duplications for a spell while I go through them all.

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New Up-Cycle Top Video

Selecting a new up-cycle sewing project and pulling everything together is one of the most important parts of the process. As I started...

Refinements on One Seam Jog Pant

Sweat pant, Jogging Pant, PJ Pant – whatever you want to call them, if you’re making out of a knit that creates any amount of BULK, these...

Silk Shirt + Fabrics On Top = NEW TOP/Jacket

Silk Shirt + Fabrics On Top = NEW TOP/Jacket Find Your Base Garment The original silk shirt from Rafaella (size Large) had a large grease...

Dear Stash, It's Time for a New Life

Dear Stash, It's time for a new life! Should I depart for heavenly duties any time in the next 20 years, I'm confident that others just...

Stitch a Chef Apron

These directions are my ‘new and improved’ techniques to stitch a chef apron. This will create a well-sewn classic Chef Apron. I have...

Bias Edge Finishing Techniques

Learning several techniques (different from what you'll find in 'normal' garment construction directions) can make sewing more creative -...

Menswear Snoop Shopping Fun

Quality menswear is such a treat for a sewer’s eyes! Cleaning through my computer, I came across this collection of photos I took in the...

Ball Point Bodkin - You NEED This Sewing Notion!

The 'Ball Point Bodkin' - a $4.25 long piece of metal with an eye on one end and a ball on the other - has been a favorite of mine for...

Washable Waterproof Mattress Protector To Sew

Back in June, one of our clever Jackson Sewing Guild members shared her ingenious Washable, Waterproof Mattress Protector with the rest...

Soft Surroundings Pleated Pant Knock-Off Sewing Steps

I absolutely love to look at fashion catalogs and websites – looking for unique and new ideas to inspire and challenge my own fashion...

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