My very first project on my new rigid heddle loom! I so enjoyed learning this new skill - here are a collection of tips as well as links to tutorials I found helpful as I made my first project!

In which our intrepid tambour embroidery fanatic once again attempts woodworking in the name of beads. (Also, in which fortunately the attempt is once again successful!)

A deep dive into the world of snap fasteners! Did you know there were so many options to choose from? We go through five popular options for fasteners and discuss the pros and cons, as well as applications, of each

Do you have a velcro kitty like me? I made my very own cat-pocket hoodie so I can carry my little guy around wherever he wants to go, and it’s a tutorial now so you can make one yourself!

Today we’re exploring one of the oldest methods of embroidery design transfer - the prick and pounce method!

It’s finally here! (I know! Two blog posts in two days! Who am I? Today, I’m walking you through how to draft a ‘boob ham’ of your very own - and also providing a LOT of thoughts on why having one is so important!

We’re back! This week, learn how to make your own set of pressing tools, and check out the free downloadable pattern for a tailor’s ham, seam rolls in two sizes, and the ever-useful boob ham!

This post has been a long time coming: It’s Project Wedding Dress update time! Sit down, brew up some tea, and enjoy the ride! Today’s post covers my Wedding Dress radio silence as of late, along with the drafting of the bodice pattern and building my slate frame.

This week, a photo tutorial guide to making reusable beeswax food wraps to cut down on your cling film usage! (Plus, tips for making them as a group - just in time for christmas gift giving!)

This week, I’m showing you how easy it is to DIY a jewelry rack out of a few pieces of driftwood and a couple hardware store hooks, for under $10! Or also: In which it looks like our blogger is taking a small break from sewing, but in which she’s actually just sewing things she can’t quite show you yet.

This week, I'm showing you the coolest pincushion I've ever made! (Okay - the only pincushion I've ever made...) and then another one!

The Monthly Draft is Back! Check out how easy it is to draft a simple paneled skirt from your skirt draft - and if you're feeling particularly bold, add some scallops to the hem!

In which our blogger takes a small break from sewing to develop a new screen printing method suitable to a small house (Vinyl! You can screen print with vinyl!)

In which our blogger encounters a spot of indecision, and decides to tackle it by starting exactly none of her upcoming projects. But! I've made a tutorial and diagrams for you to make some vinyl project organizers, and that counts for something....right?

In which our blogger tackles drafting and fitting the most basic of patterns - and arguably the most important of all - one wrinkle at a time.

In this episode of The Monthly Draft, we're making undies! I'll show you how to draft a basic block, including a look at stretch factors, and then give you four variations to get you on your way to making a whole drawer full of fabulous panties!

The Monthly Draft is a new series dedicated to walking you through the process of sketching, drafting, fitting, and sewing clothes you love. Episode 1 tackles a fairly simple pencil skirt, with lots of help along the way!

In which our blogger finally gets back to it, and creates a little tutorial for her favorite partial band bra.

In which our sewist makes metal-studded motorcycle jeans - and guides you through the process to make your own!

In which politics is discussed at the dinner table, and nobody is disowned.

An attempt is made to be organized.