Updated for 2023: Several free Wee Care patterns to use for sewing for charity.

I am back with the next in our Smocking: The Basics series. Today we are going to discuss fabric selection. Many different fabrics may be...

Here are my recommended patterns for your first smocked garment.

A free Heart pocket to add to your next sewing creation.

Quick and easy Heart patterns to stitch and sew, most of which are free.

A free smocking plate that can be downloaded featuring geometric and picture smocked hearts.

Picking thread colors for a smocking project can be challenging. Here are 10 tips to help choose the perfect floss color.

A video tutorial and free pattern on how to add a duck applique to a baby blanket or a child's outfit.

December is just around the corner and Thanksgiving is only days away! Little ones in picture smocked outfits for Christmas are so...

A round-up of charitable organizations that would appreciate your lovingly sewn donations.

A video and blog tutorial on how to add a pre-pleated insert to a garment.

Favorite sewing patterns for classic children's clothes