I recently had an interesting discussion with my younger brother regarding single-use plastic bags. This Christmas, my aunt gifted me three, mesh produce bags designed to be used in place of the plastic bags provided by grocery stores. My brother was amused by my excitement, and made the clipped remark that the bags were unlikely [Read More]
With most of the staff out of town, it’s fallen to me (Lane) pick my favorite blog posts of 2019! I hope you find them as enjoyable as I did! I love the Thread Theory Strathcona Henley Review because it’s a practical look at how the right fabric makes all the difference! Though the pattern [Read More]
Hello everyone! Jennifer here with my final blog installment on Sew Kind of Wonderful’s Posh Kitty Quilt Pattern! So far we’ve covered choosing fabric, cutting & sewing curves, matching points and determining fabric placement. In this final post I’ll discuss an unexpected fabric re-evaluation, sashing, binding, and (at last) quilting! For the sashing in my [Read More]
We spend a lot of time on this blog focusing on garment sewing and quilting, but a third, equally thrilling topic that deserves some love is bag-making! An art in and of itself, bag-making is often a culmination of all the best things about garment sewing and quilting. Coming in all shapes and sizes, bags [Read More]
Hello everyone! In my last blog post, I talked about fabric selection and cutting out the curved shapes with the Mini Quick Curve Ruler for the Posh Kitty quilt pattern. This week, I’ll tackle sewing curved pieces, matching points, and fabric placement. As you sew the curved pieces together, the resulting units will look very [Read More]
The Tania Coatigan is an open-front, relaxed-fit, casual, unlined blazer that can be worn as a cardigan or jacket! It has diagonal seaming in both the front and back, in-seam pockets, and a notched collar that can stand up or fold down. It can also be made, as this one is, with contrasting fabrics. No [Read More]
Our fabulous sample maker, Jennifer Ball, recently outdid herself with this adorable interpretation of Sew Kind of Wonderful’s Posh Kitty Quilt Pattern. This pattern requires the use of the Quick Curve Mini Ruler, and – while curves are always tricky to negotiate – Posh Kitty is a great first pattern to learn on because there [Read More]
While cardigan sweaters have a reputation for being comfortable and cozy, they are not always seen as fashionable. A garment often associated with grandparents, teachers or the venerable Fred Rogers, cardigan patterns come across as ‘safe’ or even reliable, but not necessarily as inspiring. When I sew, I am guided by my inspiration. Love [Read More]
As winter approaches in Missoula, Montana some may already be yearning for spring, dreading the cold temperatures, the darkness, and the lethargy that can accompany them. This, however, is a great time to embrace the hibernation-inducing temperatures, retreat into your sewing cave, and sew a new spring wardrobe in preparation for the soft grass and [Read More]
TCS’s in-house seamstress, Bonnie, has been itching to make the Christine Jonson Princess Dress ever since we got the pattern in last June, and, when this Designer Lycra/Poly Knit in Mint and Melon arrived in the shop not long afterwards, it felt like a sign straight from the sewing gods. This pattern and fabric [Read More]