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

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...

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...

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!...

An updated list of free geometric smocking designs.

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...

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 smocking plates and crafts to sew or stitch for Easter.

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...

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...

This is our adorable flower girl and ring bearer from my daughter's wedding! They did a wonderful job. The flower girl made sure to toss...

In my January Newsletter, I mentioned that Amy over at Diary of a Quilter is running Sew Goodness, a monthly charitable sewing challenge....