Online Sources for Hard-to-find Handbag Hardware
Many people say it's the hardware that makes a bag look great. Here are some of the best online sources for everything from handles to clasps - it's a snap!
Luxury Large Button Wrap
Here is a project that my fellow blogger Susan Beal would love, a gorgeously thick and luxurious wrap decked out with the season's hottest embellishment: a great big button. This is an easy weekend project that'll set you up in style come Monday morning.
One-hour Wide Belt
For tying together any look, I love to quickly stitch up a wide, obi-wrap belt. It's super quick to sew.
Top 10 Fabrics - Source List
Where do you go when you absolutely gotta have a truly amazing fabric? To the World Wide Web, of course. So go ahead and ready your mouse! Here are more than one hundred retailers, each with a to-drool-over selection of fabrics.
The First-ever Sew Stylish Photo Shoot!
There are many stories left on the cutting room floor when we publish an issue of the magazine. Enjoy this free download from our magazine exploring a behind the scenes view of our very first photoshoot.
Madame Gres: Sphinx of Fashion
A museum exhibit delves into the couture of Parisian master Madame Alix Gres.
Little Shop, Little Shop of Notions
You can get unique and hard-to-find notions on the cheap at your local thrift store.
How to Make a Mini Clutch for Day or Evening
I love patent leather, but can't ever seem to stomach the price tag. A small, chic bag is a great way to get all the style without emptying my wallet.
How to Create a Peasant Top from a Funky Thrift Store Muumuu
How often has your eye been caught by a bold, funky pattern in a thrift shop only to find that the print belongs to, ugh!, a muumuu? Well, despair no more, fair bargain maiden! We show you how to salvage that lovely fabric by transforming it into a chic top.
How to Make a Couture Carry-All
I love fine sewing but I don't always have the time to finish an entire garment. To practice my savvy stitching techniques, I like to test-drive them on a smaller project, like a trendy, designer-inspired bag.
How to Make a Simply Sassy Purse
While creating my own purse designs, there are always a few things to keep in mind; so I've compiled a quick refresher course to help you create any design from a pattern of your choice.
Fast Interface Trimming
Cut exactly the right amount of interfacing to avoid bulky seams - and do it fast.
Loop Your Creativity
Three fashion-forward FIT professors teach you to make stylish and inexpensive belts in their new book.
Cool Tips for Conquering Leather
Leather is a tricky fabric to find under the foot of your sewing machine. Here's some tips to make the tough fabric easier.
Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century
A two-volume set that follows fashion through three centuries—a must for any true fashionista.
More Tips and Tricks - Sewing with Silk
How to use and treat this delicate yet glorious fabric for sublime, snag-free results.
Pink Loves Brown
A website that sells cute cards and notebooks features designs sure to appeal to seamstresses.
Tips and Tricks for Sewing with Knits
Knits are comfy to wear but can be challenging to sew. Take these tips from seamster supreme Ann Steeves.
Buttonholes in Tweedy Fabrics
Tweed fabrics can be difficult to match to a thread color—you don't want the stitching to stand out too much. Here's how one reader solved the problem.
Drape Yourself a Bodice
Cornell University course Web site offers instruction on how to drape a basic bodice—from measuring a muslin to adding or subtracting the final darts.
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