Making a Pattern Your Own!
As sewists we are fortunate. We are sewing during a time when there are tons of creative and wonderful sewing patterns available to us....
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Adding a Touch of Smocking
I have always been a firm believer that smocking shouldn't be limited to children's clothes. In fact my first exposure to smocking was...
Sewing with Double Gauze
Back in April 2017 I wrote a blog post on Double Gauze because I was surprised how unfamiliar people were with this wonderful fabric. ...
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.
Sewing Wee Care Gowns for Charity: Resources & Free Patterns.
The need for Wee Care gowns, listings of free sewing patterns and smocking plates to create these beautiful gowns for charity.
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...
Hemstitching the Weekend Getaway Blouse
Today I am over at the Oliver +S blog with a full tutorial on adding Hemstitching to the Weekend Getaway Blouse. As a member of the...
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!...
Smocking Tutorial: The Surface Honeycomb Stitch
It's time for another smocking tutorial! One of my favorite smocking stitches is Surface Honeycomb. It is considered an advanced stitch...
Hemstitching: A Short History
Have you ever tried hand Hemstitching? It is an enjoyable and useful embroidery technique that can be incorporated into your garments,...
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...
Having Fun with the City Stroll Skirt
I recently whipped up a City Stroll Skirt for both my daughter and myself. Our wardrobes necessitated some basics, but of course, I love...
Centering a Smocking Design
This is the fifth of our Smocking: The Basics posts. Previous posts include the History of Smocking Part 1 and Part 2, Pleating Resources...
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...
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