We have just one week to go in our school year, and the kids are already making big plans for hitting the pool most every day this summer. We always have to lug loads of gear with us, so I’m forever in search of the perfect pool/beach tote that can not only accommodate all our […]
Sally Hess at Bolt Fabrics in Portland, Oregon gives a great rundown of how double sewing machine needles work and what applications they can have in your sewing repertoire.
This tutorial from Prudent Baby shows how to make custom bias tape with both the traditional method as well as by using a special bias tape making machine. I love the tips for folding the fabric before cutting to eliminate having to sew so many individual strips together.
The theme for this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area, which took place last weekend, was Young Makers, and one set of inspirational young makers who came out and participated were the creative young ladies from The Camp Couture. They showed their handmade fashions on the catwalk at the Faire, as part of the Swap-O-Rama-Rama fashion […]
Jan of Daisy Janie shares how to create a windsock-style lantern for your garden using fabric, and embroidery hoop and a few other basic supplies. I love how the soft glow of the light combined with the pattern of the fabric creates a beautiful garden accessory to enjoy on summer nights.
I love the history and look of traditional handicrafts, and I really love it when someone uses those techniques to turn our assumptions on their heads. Artist Nathan Vincent has made an amazing series of doilies that makes me laugh with delight as I look closer at the beautifully realized details. Each piece enshrines a […]
By Nicole Vasbinder You can make this dress in about an hour using elastic thread to create shirring (soft gathers), which adds shaping. Elastic thread is super easy to work with but does take a little practice to get right. Definitely practice on some scrap fabric to get the hang of it.
