18" Doll Sewing Patterns • Free Tutorials • Sewing with Kids
It’s Wednesday, and I actually have a work in progress to share (WIP)–imagine that! Usually my projects are small, mostly doll size, and are finished in a day or so. But this one is going to take me some time. I’m making my first big …
Cropped jeans do not look good on me. I’m short. Skinny cropped jeans yes, but cropped jeans border on circus clown wear. But there’s a new trend: super skinny jeans, which for someone who played soccer as a kid these don’t work. The super skinny …
I’m so glad to back home from my trip to Pittsburgh and Spring Quilt Market. It was exhilarating and exhausting at the same time. I wasn’t sure I’d fit in, not being a quilter or famous fabric designer and all. I don’t own a quilt …
Do you have a favorite skirt? I do. I bought it several years ago in the clearance section at Target. It cost $5 or something like that. I bought it without even trying it on. It has become my go-to skirt for many occasion–end of …
I’m going to Quilt Market next week [squeal], where my book, now officially released, will be displayed in the C&T booth [another squeal] and I needed a travel bag. I wanted a big bag that looked more purse-like than a tote bag. One that could …
Life can get busy, and it is the blog that stands in the back of the line. As so it was last week. In my opinion, this is how it should be. I’m a mom and wife first, blogger/artist second. My daughter is graduating in …
Isn’t this a cute scene? The dolls are just about to leave for school. Lunch sacks, books, purse, and messenger bag allow for more creative and dramatic play. Accessories are great fun to use during play time or setting the scene. The dolls are …
A question I hear often: “I’m going to teach my child how to sew. Can you suggest a project?” What’s a good project for beginners? There are many great first projects. Simple straight lines, and after learning to pivot, right angles can be added. In …
It’s essential to press your project while sewing it. Why? There are many reasons for pressing while sewing. Because the pattern says to and blind obedience are not the reasons why. Pressing (not ironing) will help your sewing to be accurate and well made. It’s …