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!

Heirloom blouses are popular in ready to wear right now. Here are sewing pattern recommendations so you can sew these looks for yourself.

Tips and tricks to sew a quilted knit jacket.

A quick & easy way to finish the hem of stable knit fabrics with a serger.

Knit fabrics do have a grain and this helpful video shows you how to find it.

A quick, easy beginner sweater to sew with knit fabrics plus it's free! Video tutorial

These are the Four Must have Notions that I can't Sew a Knit Garment without!

Here is a round up of sewing, smocking, and crafting ideas for your Easter celebration. A book recommendation & dessert too.

You don't need a serger to sew knit fabrics. All you need is a basic zig zag sewing machine. Here is why.

Using the right Sewing Machine Presser Foot can help you achieve a more professional finish on your garments. Here are my favorite sewing ma

Ways to Sustainably Recycle and destash your unwanted sewing supplies including your scraps.

Free Angel designs to stitch and sew for Christmas.