A Sew Weekly Gathering/Swap
I'm in the early stages of planning a gathering and fabric/pattern swap for readers of The Sew Weekly. If you're in the San Francisco [...]
I'm in the early stages of planning a gathering and fabric/pattern swap for readers of The Sew Weekly. If you're in the San Francisco [...]
It's probably no secret that in two weeks, we'll be sewing with red and pinks for a certain romantic holiday. While I like to [...]
This week is about off-the-rack inspiration. Sew something that is influenced by something you've seen in stores or online.
How much inspiration do you get from garments that are off-the-rack? Do other designs factor into your sewing?
The Facts Fabric: Floral rayon from Etsy – ~$14 (including s&h), white cotton – $.25Pattern: McCall 6511 (for dress), Butterick 8848 (for top) – [...]
The Facts Fabric: Faux rabbit fur from EmmaOneSock.com ~£13, cotton batting interlining from Edinburgh Fabrics ~£5, black sating lining from charity shop ~ £1 [...]
The Facts Fabric: Blue and white polka dots cotton fabric from Chinatown US$14.70 for 3 metresPattern: Simplicity 2591 Threads Magazine CollectionYear: c. 2009Notions: Red ric rac and [...]
Fabric: Chambray fabric – fabric.com (2.25 yards at $7.98 a yard); Floral fabric scraps from my stash. Pattern: Amy Butler Liverpool shirt ($15.95)Year: [...]
The Facts Fabric: vintage blue floral cotton stretch sateen type stuff – Gift from Mother in Law & light cotton stretch fabric for [...]
Here are a few reasonably priced, blue floral finds available right now on Etsy.
Two weeks ago I gave a very personal speech in Omaha as part of the Big Omaha conference. Amongst a lot of other things, [...]
I grew up loving to sew, so for my birthday my husband bought me a serger so I could make a more finished garment. [...]
This Sunday, if weather (and the temperament of a 4 year-old) permits, we’ll be heading to Pier 39 for the 75th anniversary of the [...]
Stumped by next week’s Las Vegas challenge? Here’s a few ideas to get you started: The perfect wedding dress for a quickie Vegas [...]
If you’re still on the fence about participating in this week’s challenge (don’t have any vintage patterns, don’t know where to start), here are [...]
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