How to stabilize t shirt seams like ready to wear
Sewing your own t shirts is probably one of the most rewarding sewing projects ever. You can sew several in a day because they're just so quick to sew up [...]
Tips for sewing jeans
So this project was pretty spur-of-the moment for me. I had just a tad of this anchor print denim from JoAnns left over from my Peppermint Ruffle Sleeve Top (see [...]
What I learned about fitting a pants pattern
I have had this sketch in my sketchbook for a long time. This idea for making a pair of fitted wool pants with a quilted leather detail on the lower [...]
50 swimsuit patterns to get you to the beach this summer
Sewing swimsuits is so fun! I know it can be intimidating to sew your own swimwear, but it's really not as hard as it may seem. And it's so rewarding. [...]
Peppermint magazine ruffle sleeve top: thoughts and review
Ok, so getting involved in the sewing community on Instagram has really given me the indie patterns bug. There are just sooooo many cool patterns! And I love seeing what [...]
How to sew a tie front knit tank top
So today I'm going to show you how to sew up this cute tie front tank top that we made the pattern for last week! If you missed the post [...]
How to make a knit tank top sewing pattern by draping
I love making my own sewing patterns. I find that it's a super fun and creative process. Developing the shape of a garment by draping the fabric directly on the [...]
T shirt upcycle to open back tank top
Turning old t shirts into great tank tops for the gym is probably my favorite type of quick and easy upcycle. There are so many things you can do with [...]
How to sew a buttonhole with a buttonhole foot
Today I'm going to show you how to sew a buttonhole with your sewing machine using a one-step buttonhole foot. Depending on what machine you have, the foot that came [...]
Men’s shirt refashion into overall dress
I've been thinking about making an overall dress for a while now. I see people wearing them out and about and they always look so comfy but also so cute [...]