Month: October 2014

Tips on Sewing with Knits

Tips on Sewing with Knits

In trying to keep my latest pattern concise, I’ve been struggling with what tips to include and which to leave out. Instead I thought I would post a bunch of tips I have learned over the years for working with knits. Many are found in 

Tutorial: Leggings for Dolls

Tutorial: Leggings for Dolls

Remember the tights I re-worked for less stretchy socks? You can see my sewing tutorial for  18 inch doll sweater tights here Well, I was asked how to use socks to make leggings and now I have an answer. How to make Sweater Leggings for 

A Call for Pattern Testers

I’m looking to add a tester or 2 to my list.  Are you interested in becoming a pattern tester?   Patterns are pretty much  for doll clothes, specifically 18 inch dolls sized similarly to American Girl Dolls. Pattern difficulty is usually beginner to intermediate. Time 

Sweater Tights for Dolls

Sweater Tights for Dolls

Free Sewing Tutorial: Socks to Doll Tights My new pattern that I am working on is screaming “tights!” to me. Tights would completely look adorable with this design. I’ve seen a lot of people’s tights they make from knee high socks, so I thought I’d 

Did you know? Tips!

I’ve been sewing almost my whole life. And I have surrounded myself with sewers all my life. I picked up so much from others. I have not taken very many classes, just learned from others at home, read books, etc. I also had a great 

New Pattern Release

New Pattern Release

Just released and now available for purchase. Just in time for Holiday sewing. Ella ♥ Once again, I found myself inspired by Grace Kelly’s impeccable style and vintage sewing patterns. One pattern, many different looks. Silk Dupioni, a crisp, tight-weaved silk, gives Ella a fairy