Struggling with homemade-looking knits? Discover five simple sewing tips to improve knit necklines, hems, and overall garment finish.

Two reasons knit garments are finished with bindings rather than facings as well as when a facing does work.

Making Smocking Modern: How to Create Smocked Garments Today’s Moms Will Love with these 4 Tips.

Here are all of the children's clothes that I sewed in 2025. I hope these makes inspire to you sew (and smock) for that beloved child in your life!

Here are all of the garments I sewed for myself in 2025. I hope they provide sewing inspiration for you.

Understanding fabric weight is crucial to purchasing fabric online. GSM, yards per square yard and per linear yard are all explained in the video blog post.

Here are 8 free patterns to sew for teenagers (including the guys) that would make great presents.

A couple of weeks ago, I shared a video with 9 Tips on How to Purchase Fabric Online. In this post I want to share a little bit about how you might not need to purchase as much fabric as you think, and how you can save some money by taking a few steps before purchasing fabric. Don't forget to scroll to the bottom and grab a free copy of the Fabric Swatch Book! Personally, I like to purchase good-quality fabric, which can make sewing more expensive. From a financial perspectiv

Opening a box of newly arrived fabrics should be a joy – here are 9 tips to help you successfully purchase fabric online!

Pleater boxes, (or thread boxes as they are sometimes called), can help with your pleating for smocking. In this video/blog tutorial I explain what a pleater box does and does not do to help assist with pleating. Where to find one if you would like one and how to easily make your own.

It can be difficult to get a great fit when sewing for a child. Here is an explanation why patterns vary and 4 tips to help you sew a garment that fits.

My Fall Sewing Plans for 2025 including fabrics and sewing patterns

Here are my fall & Christmas Sewing plans for my granddaughters featuring soft knits & comfy flannels.

Here is why, when & how to backsmock when smocking a garment.

A quick review of the Johnny Sewing Pattern by Children's Corner.

How to create a soft white for a smocked insert by using tea as a dye.

Here is the story of my first smocked dress and an invitation to join me for a free webinar on how to get smocking your first smocked dress.

Here are step by step video instructions on how to smock & sew the Sweetie Pie pattern by Pink Hollybush Designs

Here are 9 tips for sewing Chiffon Fabric.

Favorite Heirloom Sewing Resources - what I use everyday!