DIY Bunting – how to make fun and easy fabric bunting!
June 27, 2022
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This week I found myself in a flurry of cleaning and organizing! I started by tidying up a bit in the studio, and the next
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How to Add a Partial Placket
October 30, 2021
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I demonstrate how to add a partial placket to the front of a garment. It’s a surprisingly simple hack or alteration you can do to
Setting sleeves in the round with french seams
August 26, 2021
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French seams are my favorite way to finish any seam, but especially an armscye. It’s a durable finish for an area that experiences a lot
Delightful Teas for Cozy Sewing
October 1, 2020
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I love hot beverages! Tea and coffee especially, and I love having a hot bevvy to drink while I craft. Here’s my top recommendations for
Wardrobe Oracle
May 1, 2020
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Hey friends! I made a free workbook for finding your style and planning sewing projects to match! It’s straight from me to you, with lots
Face Mask Tutorial
April 4, 2020
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The Governor of my State announced that we should all cover our faces in public. So I’ve been sewing face masks for my friends and
How to Sew Mitered Corners
March 26, 2020
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Tutorial with tips for flawless results! Mitered corners seem intimidating, but they’re simpler than you think. They create crisp, neat corners that are a beauty
How to Draft Facings
January 19, 2020
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I love facings, they elevate any neckline or armscye you want to finish. While bias tape and double-folds can be finicky, a facing will always
Keeping It All Together
October 20, 2019
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Tips on organizing your sewing hoard with portability in mind. Sewing comes with alot of accessories. Buttons, tapes, bobbins, needles, scissors, rippers, presser feet…and they’re
Adding Perfect Pintucks
August 25, 2019
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Pintucks are a great way to add texture and interest to a garment. I’m particularly fond of pintucks on shirt collar, so I’m sharing how
6 Secrets to Power-Up Your Sewing
June 14, 2019
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My secrets for maximizing your sewing time and avoiding burnout. Xena’s gonna help illustrate this guide Friends- I sew alot, every week at least. It’s
