How to Find the Bias
What is a bias? How do I find it? Does any of this really have to do with sewing?! Here we'll walk through the grains of fabric, how to find the bias, and what you can do with it!
Hats Off to Summer!
These beautiful hats look perfect when you're strolling along the oceanside or shopping downtown!
Seam Stress
Just because you rock one craft doesn't always mean you can jump into another with ease.
Stitch, Dissolve, and Distort with Machine-Embroidery Stitches
We pay so much attention to stabilizing so that fabric won't pucker. Try loosening up a little and go for the wrinkles, puckers, and crinkles.
Free Tutorial: Itty Bitty Oddity
Make these adorable stuffed friends for someone special or even for yourself!
And They Called it Puppy Love
Every dog deserves at least one cute outfit, am I right?
Celebrate the 4th in Style
Heat up the weekend to come with this awesome Fourth of July apron.
Summer Sewing is Heating Up!
July is Summer Sewing month at Sew, Mama, Sew!
Check Out the New American Sewing Expo Website
The darling new site for ASE is a cinch to navigate.
Enter the American Sewing Expo/Baby Lock Passion for Fashion Challenge
The American Sewing Expo sponsors a really cool fashion challenge a la Project Runway. Maybe this is your year.
Lonely sewers, take heart
Do you, like me, find yourself in a sewing fix all too often in the wee hours? Find solace with the international (24/7!) crowd at the Threads Gatherings forum.
Lazy Susan Cutting Mat
This is the best invention and a must-have tool if you cut a lot of pieces for patchwork.
Confessions of a Polygamist Crafter
Somehow, I can never manage to remain faithful to my constant, beloved crafts. Can you?
Take me out to the bag-game!
It’s that time of year again -- the time for grass stains, hot dogs, the 7th inning stretch and maybe time for a bag that the boys won’t mind carrying?
Online Fabric Shops
If your local fabric retailer doesn’t carry just what you need, there are a plethora of little “shops” online. Here are a few I have used and love. I would love to learn about yours!
The Rose Vest
This is a rose vest i made for a Panic at the Disco concert. It's a replica of the vest their guitarist wore on tour.
Easy As Tie
These silk screen printed ties are super classy and make for a perfect gift.
Head Gear
These handmade hats are perfect for the summer months to come!
One-Hour Wide Belt
Got an hour? Make a stunning and stylish wide sash with our pdf project plans.
Make It for Him (or, if You're Him, Make It Yourself)!
It can be hard to find or make a great gift for a guy whether he's a boyfriend, husband, brother, or buddy. Check out the pattern for this great, quirky guy's tee from Burda Style.
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