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Making Mini-Piping to Give a Couture Touch to any Garment
Sewing tutorial on how to create mini-piping and some ideas of how to use it in your garment sewing.


Announcing the May Garden Jumper Pattern and Kit!
I am so excited to introduce you to the May Garden Jumper Pattern! This little jumper pattern has been a labor of love for me and I am so...


Hemming Knits with the Honeycomb Stitch
There are many different ways to hem knits that don't necessitate owning a cover stitch machine. You will find many tutorials on those...


Sewing Inspiration: The Devil is in the Details
I love the fashion trends right now - love, love love them! No, I don't mean the cold shoulder (you can keep that one). Why? Because the...


Smocked Ruffle Inspiration!
Last week Kelli was on the blog with her adorable diaper shirt with a smocked ruffle which you can read about here and see below. She...


A Touch of Sugar: A Perfectly Smocked Diaper Set
My friend Kelli has been smocking again and so today I am turning the blog over to her to inspire you with another amazing creation!...


A Round-up of Free Geometric Smocking Plates
An updated list of free geometric smocking designs.


Sewing with the Building Block Dress Book
Last year on my #MakeNine Sewing Goals, I listed making a top or dress from the Building Block Dress Book by Liesl Gibson. it has taken...


Smocking Inspiration Kelli Style
I am off to a family wedding, and hopefully some spring weather! As I was packing some spring transition pieces into my suitcase, I...


Free Bunny Patterns to Stitch and Sew
Free bunny smocking plates and crafts to sew or stitch for Easter.


Smocking for your Teenager
Today I am turning the blog over to Kelli Fox who continues to smock for her lovely teenage daughter! Yes, you can do this and Kelli and...


The Tuck Hem: A Tutorial
I often use a Tuck Hem to hem my dresses. The finish is easy, can be done completely on the machine and adds a growth tuck that can be...
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