I am always on the lookout for fun new sewing pattern resources. I just happened upon Modern Sewing. This site has some interesting sewing patterns available and they are free! From a corset to panties, to men’s jackets … Read More...
Interview: Kristen Rask of Plush You!
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post on my newest obsession with Plush Toy making. I had a chance to talk with Kristen Rask, author of Plush You! and owner of the cute Seattle, WA toy shop Schmancy.… Read More...
Simplicity Times 2
While scouring the web for a cool belt pattern, somehow I stumbled upon another cool project though is completely unrelated. The web reminds me of when you were a kid looking up a topic in your World Book encyclopedias and … Read More...
Cinch Belt Fascination
I hated the 1980’s honestly. As a teenager in the 80’s, I was obsessed with the 40’s. I would wear these fabulous high-waisted pants with gorgeous little tops and even turban-like head wraps. Seriously, I wish I had those now- … Read More...
Lifetime Gets Crafty!
Lifetime TV’s website has started featuring crafty projects on their webseries: Crafted. Needle Arts expert (and Craft Gossip’s very own Knitting Editor!) Vickie Howell will be featuring fabulous projects for every season.
Her first project has gone live today … Read More...
Socktopus and Friends
The long lost cousin of the famous Sock Monkey, Soctopus is an eight-legged creature made from traditional red heel socks and button eyes.
Friends of Socktopus features adorable Do-It-Yourself Kits that are super affordable and very easy to make. Or … Read More...
Unzipped
Sometimes it’s just easier to buy online. As a sewing instructor, there are sewing items that I always need to replenish- mainly zippers. I started thinking of the concept of buying sewing supplies in bulk. I came across the Zipperstop… Read More...
Mixed Tapes and Sewing
Remember when you were like 16 and your dreamy crush made you a mixed tape? Well what could be better than that? What about a mixed tape and Sewing!
Mixtape is an all things crafty zine fused with music. Their … Read More...
Throw Pillows Galore
I am currently redoing my studio. I have a day bed that definitely needs some sprucing up- so have been on the lookout for easy but cool throw pillows.
These modern pillows are just what I’ve been looking for. Easy … Read More...
Quilted Cha-Cha Heels
I adore shoes! I also love embellishing shoes. I was being featured on a show on the DIY Network and the topic was Weddings. As I’m always the dressmaker, never the bride, I thought why not create a fun project … Read More...
French-Inspired Sewing
I adore all things French and am always inspired by the French way of living. A friend recently bought me a fabulous book called The French-Inspired Home by Kaari Meng. Meng is the owner of the Los Angeles based store … Read More...
Cutest Ever Ottoman
I love quaint little footstools and have quite a few throughout my house and studio. But this darling little fringed ottoman is just so absolutely adorable retro. I think I need just one more !
The Sewing Basket
I had a new student come to class the other day and she had the most darling sewing basket to hold all her supplies. I amused to the tackle box / vintage lunchbox / Chanel box / whatever I can … Read More...
Why Not Sew Placemats?
I was having a small dinner party the other day. As I was setting the table, I realized that I did not have placemats. I remember when I was growing up my mom had a variety of mats to choose … Read More...
Embellished Sewing Supplies
Just because your scissors may be just a pair of scissors, doesn’t mean it can’t be a bit jazzy! Embellish your sewing supplies with these cute decorative ideas.
It’ll make your sewing so much more fun!
The Adorable Clutch
I LOVE clutch purses! This simple little accessory adds so much class and pizazz to an outfit.
This fun little retro clutch is the perfect Summer accessory. Add a cool vintage brooch and you have a one-of-a-kind purse to dress … Read More...
Fun with Quilting
Vintage Patterns
I adore sewing from Vintage Patterns. The gorgeous lines of a 1940’s dress or the wacky mod picture adorning a pattern package from the 60’s.
Mom’s Patterns is a great online store for vintage patterns. They stock detectable pieces from … Read More...
How to be a Fairy Tale Princess
One of the first crafty classes that I ever taught was a workshop called “How to be a Fairy Tale Princessâ€. This class, taught in the bomb shelter basement of the anarchist zine archive ZAPP at the Richard Hugo House … Read More...
Sewing for Travel
I just got back from a whirlwind vacation that was fabulous, but, unfortunately I WAY over packed for. So it got me thinking about sewing for travel and finding resources to create travel items that will make your journey much … Read More...