Ages ago, we posted about making your very own yoga mat bag. I still get letters from readers inquiring about this pattern from Craftbits. I decided to snoop around to see if I could come up with additional yoga … Read More...
Is this the end of Project Runway?
Last night was the Project Runway Season Finale. Or Bravo show finale, as the show is said to be moving onto LifeTime television. Last night’s show featured the famed runway show at Bryant Park. If you watch the show then … Read More...
Kwik Sew Patterns
One of my readers, Lory turned me on to this accessories pattern- KwikSew 3526. It features an adorable purse, wristlet and a head band. Having just cut bangs for the first time in my life, I am loving the … Read More...
Sewing- Burda Style
I was just playing around on the Burda Style website and oh man- what a fantastic resource! They have so many modern, cool, and ultra stylish patterns to choose from. And, most of them are Free! Plus you can download … Read More...
Printing by Hand
I love to create printed fabric. I have used various silkscreens in my collections and just love the endless possibilities.
Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils and Silk Screens by Lena Corwin is a … Read More...
Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design
Since I have reinvigorated my love for old Hollywood Glamour, I just got this book- Dressed: a Century of Hollywood Costume Design by Deborah Nadoolman Landis. Landis is a Hollywood Costumer whose credits include The Blues Brothers and Raiders of … Read More...
It’s the Fiskateers!
I was looking around on the Internet to find a pattern for a sewn picture frame, when I stumbled upon the Fisk-a-teers. I’m not quite sure what the deal is- although they are toted as “Craft Ambassadors”, their blog … Read More...
Inspiration- Costumer Orry-Kelly
I adore old movies and one of my absolute favorites is Some Like it Hot starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon. In addition to the zany story line, the costumes are divine! Designer Orry-Kelly was able to transform … Read More...
How to Make a Rad Shirt
Janome and Threadbanger paired up to celebrate the launch of their sewing machines by having a “Make a Rad Shirt” contest. The winners have been announced and now there’s a cool new tutorial that will show sewers how to make … Read More...
Nouveau Stitch
For all you home decor enthusiasts, there is a fabulous new resource on the web. Nouveau Stitch is a Home Decor Sewing Forum that is dedicated to all things related to DIY home fashion. Members can post project info, resources … Read More...
Inspiration from Anthropologie
I just got the new Anthropologie catalouge and oooh, I adore! I get so inpsired thumbing through their look books, browsing online and venturing to their stores. I usually find so many amazing things I would love to have but … Read More...
Project Runway Sewing Accessories
Pincushions, pins, tracing wheels, oh my! Joanns has started selling the Project Runway line of sewing accessories. Spawned my the super popularity of the show, these are must have items for any seamster. In addition to basic sewing goods, … Read More...
Patterns on Sale at Joann’s
Today and tomorrow (9/19 and 9/20) all Butterick patterns are on Sale at Joann’s for just $1.99. Now, I usually don’t recommend Butterick patterns as I used to think of them as super dated, but I just scoped out their … Read More...
Amy Butler’s Little Stitches for Little Ones Contest Begins Today!
Ohdeedoh! is having a contest to celebrate Amy Butler’s sweet new book. Here is your chance to show off your creations and you may even win some fantastic prizes!
Dammit Doll!
Craftbits has this quickie dammit doll and poem project for the stressed out folks in your life. You can use, abuse and take out your frustration on these easy little creatures. They also make darling dog toys!
Subversive Seamster
As I had mentioned, Stitch Lounge in San Francisco has closed it’s doors. But you can still benefit from their crafty wisdom.
Subversive Seamster: Transform Thrift Store Threads into Street Couture by Melissa Alvarado, Hope Meng, and Melissa Rannels is … Read More...
Coco Chanel on Lifetime
Lifetime Television presents “Coco Chanel“, premiering Saturday September 13th at 8:00pm. This epic true story stars Shirley MacLaine. (hmm, not really the first actress that would come to mind to play Coco but she was really good in … Read More...
Combining Patterns and Birthday Wishes
One of my favorite sewing techniques is to combine patterns. I love to take an element from one design and mix it with another pattern to create something that is truly unique.
For the dress for my Birthday Party, I … Read More...
A fun episode of Uncommon Threads on 9/10
I just found out that one of the episodes that I did for Uncommon Threads is airing tomorrow on the DIY Network at 2:30am Pacific time and 5:30 am East Coast time (yikes!).
It’s called “Girl’s Night Out” … Read More...
Buttonhole Basics
I’m making a few little button-down tops (Yum-with puffy sleeves of course!) for myself and need to put in buttonholes. I haven’t done them in awhile so googled “buttonhole placement” to get a refresher course. Thought I’d share my findings, … Read More...