As you might know, the newest Apple Tree Pattern was just released! The Grow Fonder Shirt or Tunic is another grow with me pattern that comes in 3 sizes; 3-12 months, 1 – 3 years and 3-6 years. This top has so many fun options! You can create a tunic length or shirt length version, […]
In this episode I share some ideas on how you can plan the pieces you will need for your capsule wardrobe. I share 3 different methods you could consider and tell you what’s in my capsule wardrobe plan. I mention I have been listening to the Truly Myrtle Podcast which you can find here. Here is […]
In today’s episode I share 6 reasons why I love grow with me clothing, as well as the grow with me patterns I know of. Grow with me clothing is clothing that will “grow” with your child because of the extra long cuffs or waistbands. My 6 reasons why I love grow with me clothing: […]
In this episode I share a few ideas on how to get your sewjo (or sewing motivation) back! In this episode I talk a bit about dresses. I mention a fun little book I’ve been enjoying. It’s this book, but I purchased mine from Indigo here in Canada. Here is my Instragram post with the […]
In this episode I share 15 common sewing mistakes I have made, that I really try not to make anymore. The sewing pattern reviews/tips website (The Fold Line) I shared in the episode can be found here. I love that you can search for a specific style, or narrow it down to what will look […]
In this episode I share some sewing machine history. Who knew the invention of the sewing machine lead the way for so many new things like the very first patent pool and the first instalment payment plan in the United States? The article references in the podcast can be found here. I also mentioned Abby […]
In this episode I share some exciting news about the website, how I draft sewing patterns, some sewing pattern history and a few reasons why you might want to learn some basic pattern drafting skills. The website for The Great British Sewing Bee TV Show I discussed: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01ssxqf Here’s a link to the Butterick website I […]
In this episode I share my top 6 reasons why I think you should learn to sew your own clothes. I go over the fun reasons, the practical reasons and the ethical reasons why sewing your own clothes is awesome. I also share some of our Facebook friends’ reasons why they sew their own clothing. […]
Have you seen these super cute donut pattern weights on Etsy?! The Oh Sew Quaint shop has all sorts of scrumptious looking sweets that are actually pattern weights. After seeing the pattern weight donuts shared on a Facebook group I’m was inspired to make some sweet treats of my own. Here’s how I did […]
In this episode I share a bit about me, explain how I decided to start up my new website and podcast, as well as share my # 1 sewing tip with you.
Spring is in the air! It’s barely March but we are having some great weather here. Snow is melting, the temperature is in the single digits, basements are flooding (yes, the basement in our brand new house flooded a few weeks ago). Anyway, it’s beginning to feel like spring to me and nothing feels more spring […]