Tag: sewing
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Adjusting Your Stitches
Learn to optimize your sewing machine’s stitch settings for clean, professional-looking seams every time.
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Basic Sewing Machine Maintenance
So, your machine is up and running and you’re on your way to building your handmade wardrobe. Here’s how to keep your trusty machine in tip-top shape!
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Choosing the Right Sewing Machine Needle
Who thought there were so many different types of needles out there? Here’s how to choose the right sewing machine needle for your project.
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Reality Check: Fun with Fiber… and Fibro
When I first started this little sewing and knitting blog a while ago, I never imagined getting particularly personal on it. I figured blogging would serve as a fun way to showcase the things I was working on and meet other makers who love to celebrate their own handmade wardrobes, sharing the occasional funny anecdote…
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A Classic Shirt Pattern to Dress Up or Down
A classic style sewn up in soft flannel for cool-weather comfort, thanks to an easy Simplicity sewing pattern.
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Handmade Dolores Abernathy Costume
This year’s Westworld-themed Halloween celebration included Dolores and Teddy costumes—handmade by yours truly.
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A Sweeney Todd-Inspired Costume
Mrs. Lovett is the inspiration behind this ruffled costume, a gift for my mom.
