I have always loved Sewaholic Patterns for how accommodating they are to us pear-shaped types (no more grading out at the hips!). In addition to being flattering, they’re super cute with a casual, vintagey vibe. The Yaletown was our latest…
Rochelle New’s Make Nine challenge is so kind and gentle: You have an entire year to make only nine things. At the beginning of the year I though, “Of course, I will make nine things in 2018. No…
The Nettie Dress and Bodysuit pattern from Closet Case is one of Heather Lou’s more versatile designs. Judging this pattern by the front of the envelope can be a little misleading. Yes, there is a slim-fitting bodysuit option, and also…
When I was in sixth grade, I had a substitute teacher one day. She introduced herself and told us she was a retired teacher with expensive addiction, so she subbed when she could. The whole class looked at each other…
Hello quilters! In this post, I’ll show you some piecing and finishing tips for your Zoomer modern quilt! (Click to read Part 1 and Part 2 of this series.) Piecing This quilt uses many half-square triangles that require careful piecing…
I recently finished making pants for the first time, and it was an emotional rollercoaster. I went from the verge of tears (okay, actually cried a little) to pure bliss in a matter of minutes. The True…
Oliver + S is one of our favorite pattern companies for kids’ clothing: The instructions are clear, the outfits adorable, and the styles timeless. Combine these traits with some fun fabrics, and you have a great sewing project on…
Yes, I know, we are late jumping on the True Bias Hudson Pant band wagon! But, now that we’ve jumped, we’re in love! How do the True Bias Hudson Pants Fit? Bonnie, the Confident Stitch Sample-Maker, made this pair for…
Hello quilters! In my first post, I talked about my fabric selections for the Zoomer quilt. Today, I’m going to talk about assembling the very large half-square triangles that are used in this project. The pattern provides directions to assemble…
Bonnie, the The Confident Stitch Sample Maker, recently sewed the Cashmerette Rivermont Top #1203 out of our St. James Knit in White with Navy Stripes. She made it for my daughter, Charlotte, who lives in Denver. Charlotte is a little…
Hello quilters! In the next few posts, I’m going to talk about how I created the Zoomer quilt designed by Elizabeth Dackson from the book Rock Solid: 13 Stunning Quilts Made with Kona Cottons. This is a modern quilt inspired by…
