18" Doll Sewing Patterns • Free Tutorials • Sewing with Kids
Working with a twin needle…here are some sewing tips for sewing with a twin needle (double needle). I love using the twin needle. It can be a quick and very clean looking finish for a project. It’s ideal for hemming knit fabrics or adding a …
Buttons are so darn cute, until they fall off and no longer serve their intended purpose. I love their perky cuteness, and hate having to sew them back on–I guess it’s really all mending which I loathe, and it seems that I avoid it at …
Oh, how I love to work with felt and buttons. I also love how hand embroidery looks on things. I don’t always have the patience or time, but I do love the result. The best part about hand stitched ornaments is that they are not …
Things have been pretty busy around here, yet no blog posts. I can’t believe it’s been almost a month since my last post. So much going on… new site with a new look (still working on that one), vacations, soccer, music, 4-h fair, and a …
Many have asked, “how do you draft a swim skirt pattern?” And so I’ll respond. Consider the following: A swim skirt is made from stretchy fabric and is therefore more fitted than other skirts (negative ease and a slight A-line) A swim skirt is shorter …
Those Matilda Jane shorties are so darn adorable and look super comfy; it’s no wonder they’re so popular with kiddos. I could see my daughter wearing them throughout the summer. But I’m having a hard time paying over $30 for a simple pair of knit …
I have a confession: I am the only sewist in my family who has never sewn a quilt. I have sewn 2 twin sized quilt tops, but I have been extremely intimidated by the rest of the project. Plus I like things to be perfectly …
A sweet little skirt pattern tutorial from Avery Lane, make one for a little girl in your life and another for her dolly. These take very little time and are super cute. Great for quick gift giving! ●▬▬▬▬▬●✿ Sweet Little Skirt ✿●▬▬▬▬▬● Here’s what you’ll …
Two of my kiddos are off to the Western International Band Clinic (wibc) in Seattle. This called for luggage tags, since they will have at least 4 things to keep track of. Plus the thought of all those instrument and suitcases looking alike, made me …
So you’ve got your front and back side sewn together (parts 1 and 2), and you need a waistband to hold ’em on your hips. Here are the other sew along posts: Part 1 Part 2 Part 2 and 3/4 To get started on part …
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