How to Make a Couture Carry-All
1 commentI 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.
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Not Your Average Fabric Store
Manhattan's Metro Textile is my favorite fabric store ever.
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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.
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Fast Interface Trimming
Cut exactly the right amount of interfacing to avoid bulky seams - and do it fast.
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More Tips and Tricks - Sewing with Silk
2 commentsHow to use and treat this delicate yet glorious fabric for sublime, snag-free results.
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Twenty-Minute Table Runner
1 commentCreate this table runner as a quick gift for the holiday season.
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Pretty Gift Bags for All Occasions
Sew these easy fabric bags to add personalized touch to any gift.
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Pattern, Patterns, and More Patterns
Here is a PDF download of plans from "Sew Stylish: Gifts to Make" featuring the patterns for eight cool projects.
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One Pattern, Eleven Outfits...Seriously!
Learn how to create an entire wardrobe from just one Simplicity pattern in our Designer Basics issue.
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Seamsters Become Lounge Lizards
Sewing lounges have been popping up across the country. Find a lounge near you and join the community.
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Multiply your wardrobe options with Simplicity's shirt pattern
This pattern is a must-have for creating an infinite variety of blouses and shirts.
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Yum! A Deliciously Comfy Dress that Looks Fabulous, Too
Check out this design for an assortment of jersey dresses that are as soft as your favorite T-shirt, but pack enough style for just about any occasion.
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Get Your Hot Summer Wardrobe Here!
One pattern, endless warm-weather options. Try this Simplicity design for dresses, tunics, or sexy swimsuit cover-ups.
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Renegade Craft Fair in Hipster Brooklyn
CraftStylish editors headed to McCarren Park pool in Brooklyn for the Renegade Craft Fair.
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Two-Hour Peasant Skirt
Create a peasant skirt in two hours with our printer-friendly download from Sew Stylish, Red Carpet Ready.
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Video: Test Drive Your Pattern
1 commentMake a test garment out of muslin to test your pattern. Sarah Veblen shows you how in this video.
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Handy, Dandy Ruler
This handy mini ruler is a great sewing tool to keep right at your fingertips.
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What's Your Sewing Sign?
If you were to turn one of your handmade garments inside out, what would your sewing style reveal about you?
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Turn Jeans into a Funky Skirt
Create a cool skirt out of a pair of out-of-date jeans. This process also works well with any casual pants you might have lying around, including khakis and linen.
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