The Xanthe Skirt +How to make A Contour Waistband
It is the Sew Over It Xanthe Skirt release day and I want to show you how to make a contour waistband to perfect your new Xanthe skirt. It has been so difficult keeping this...
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Unlocking the Secrets to Sewing Jeans: Discoveries from Making 3 Patterns
Over the last few years, I have learned that the key to unlocking the secrets to sewing jeans has been to just keep sewing patterns from different designers. My sewing skills have grown so much...
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Sewing Secrets: Lessons from Sewing A Million Pants
I can’t buy pants that fit well, but I have learned many lessons from sewing a million pants that fit kind of well. Perhaps, I have sewn slightly less than a million pants, but I...
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The Pixie Coat Or How to sew two coats in 10 days
I knew I had to jump on the opportunity to sew the Pixie Coat when Twig and Tale put out the call for their latest Sew & Show for the re-release of this cozy pattern....
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How I Made Four Shirts that I Hate
Back at the very beginning of spring, I wrote a post about how I like to plan and make a seasonal wardrobe with core pieces. And then… I never followed up with the process or...
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Sewing a Breeze Shirt is a Beautiful Experience
Sewing a Twig and Tale pattern is always a treat. When I applied to sew a Breeze Shirt for the size update, I was waiting with bated breath, just hoping to get chosen. My wildest dreams...
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Secrets For Quick Sewing: Watch Me Whip Up My Wardrobe
Showing how I use my secrets for quick sewing to sew an entire spring back-to-work wardrobe.
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3 Effortless Skirt Patterns You Need In Your Winter Wardrobe
During winter, I am always drawn to wearing skirts. I love wearing these in the cold weather with thick tights or leggings. I can wear fun coloured or sleek black ones and I get to...
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Jumpstart Your Sewing With 5 Easy Tasks (No Machine!)
Maybe you don’t have a dedicated sewing space and don’t want to haul out everything at once. Perhaps you took a trip to Jupiter and brought everything but your machine. For all I know, you...
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