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I decided I needed a pincushion for my desk to keep me from randomly laying needles down and then promptly losing them on my desk, so I made this nine patch pincushion sewing pattern. Why I Needed a New Pincushion One thing that keeps me happy when I’m making is always having supplies right where […]
With the news that the big four sewing pattern makers brands have been sold to a liquidator (hat tip to Abby at the Craft Industry Alliance), I’m seeing a lot of questions about independent sewing designers, where you find them and how to know if you’re getting a good pattern. I will start this by […]
I’ve been feeling like I really want to wear more dresses as the weather gets warmer, and I also want to sew more dresses, so I decided to make a collection of easy dress sewing patterns for summer so all of us can enjoy not wearing pants for a while. Shift Dress Sewing Patterns A […]
This patchwork scarf sewing pattern is a fun way to use up scraps from other projects or fabric you’re not sure what to do with. Keep it as a scarf or make it into a loop to keep you cozy on cold days. Making Patchwork Fabric The first thing you need for this patchwork scarf […]
This bag with box bottom corners came about by special request of my daughter, who had been using a bag she liked as her pencil bag but it wasn’t quite perfect. I hope I’ve gotten closer with this one! The Original Bag I think this bag originally held a set of sheets. It’s made from […]
These fall sewing patterns are a lot of fun to stitch and great to use as the weather gets cooler. Things to Sew for the Home for Fall Fall is a great time to sew projects for the home because it’s great to refresh your decor and accessories for the new season (and for being […]
I’m about to start sewing a new project as I write this, so I thought it would be a great time to share how to use a PDF sewing pattern in case you’ve never done it before. You’ll need a lot of space and some time to put it together, but it’s not difficult at […]