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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

Austrailian Designer and TV Host Allison Whitlock is truly a Domestic Diva. I have been lucky enough to appear as a guest on the show Uncommon Threads and was SO excited to talk to Allison about ALL (and there are … Read More...

I was fortunate to hear about an adorable new line out of Melbourne, Australia. Heidi and Seek features fabulous little tops and dresses that are 100% original. Designer Hayley Lau sews each garment from reclaimed materials. These pieces are all … Read More...

Janome has paired up with the fabulous Threadbanger to create some cool sewing machines.

TB12 features 12 stitches and a cast aluminum body. This machine is based on an older Janome model. As someone who sews solely on vintage … Read More...

I have heard about Lori Marie from Pretty Little Things for awhile now, but this was the first time I ventured over to her site. ADORABLE! Everything- just absolutely adorable!

Her studio is so delicious, it looks like candy! And … Read More...

I am not really one to wear tee-shirts that say stuff. But when I was on vacation I went to the Seattle Mariners Stitch n’ Pitch. An evening of knitting and baseball- besides sewing and cocktails, my other 2 fave … Read More...

August marks the beginning of Birthday season for me. Okay, so my birthday is actually in September. But because it is September 11th, to make up for certain really bad things that went down on my day, I celebrate for … Read More...

I got a tip about this awesome wallet tutorial. So super easy and very chic, you can create it using those quilters “fat quarters” in super groovey prints that you can find at most fabric stores. And, … Read More...

Mariska Vos-Bolman, is the super talented designer behind the plush toy line Fluffels. They are absolutely adorable little plush dolls in wacky shapes and colors.

But in addition to ready made toys, she has also created DIY Fluffies. They … Read More...

As a sewing instructor in Los Angeles, I am always on the lookout for other sewing classes around the country. I love to know that there are others like me who adore sewing and want to share this fabulous skill … Read More...

As you have probably guessed by now, I adore buttons! I think they are just one of the most interesting notions that go into sewing.

Ruth from Buttons and Such commented on a post that she too makes buttons. And … Read More...

Sample Scrap is a provider of high quality material samples that have served their purpose in the architectural/design sector and are ready for a new life.

Sample Scrap seeks to find new homes for these quality finishes by offering them … Read More...

DIY Lounge is a super fun, crafty workshop space in Portland, OR. They are located in an adorable arty store, Collage and offer a ton of crafty classes. As a testament to the thriving Craft market in Portland, DIY has … Read More...

Living in Los Angeles, you get exposure to a lot of Mexican culture. There is a really cool old part of downtown called Olvera Street. Ripe with delicious Mexican restaurants and kitschy souvenir shops, this is the closest you can … Read More...

A friend recently turned me on to Threadbangers on YouTube. It is a super cool channel for people who make their own clothes. They profile hip Indie designers as well as feature innovative projects.They also have a fun website. Hosts … Read More...