This morning, I saw numerous images of the newly crowned Miss Universe 2023, R’Bonney Gabriel, wearing a beautiful, black and blue beaded gown by Filipino [...]
By Christine Warren
7 MIN READ
Recently, a blog reader submitted a tutorial request. We love receiving emails like this as they help us when selecting future article and tutorial topics. [...]
By Christine Warren
4 MIN READ
When a blog reader contacted me for help decorating jean pockets, I had to help her embellish the jean pockets. She loved the design esthetic [...]
By Christine Warren
6 MIN READ
Have you ever wanted to learn how to create a beautiful quilted coat but did not want to destroy a perfectly good quilt to do [...]
By Christine Warren
4 MIN READ
Recently, Mary Fons published a YouTube video outlining her stance against repurposing and upcycling quilts into quilt coats, apparel, and novelty items.   She briefly covers [...]
By Christine Warren
5 MIN READ
While ripped jeans may be all the rage right now, sometimes your jeans may get an unwelcome rip that just needs to be fixed! Thankfully, [...]
By Carmen Barkley
11 MIN READ
Have you found that pair of jeans that fit just right in every area… except the waist? If so, you aren’t alone. Jeans are one [...]
By Carmen Barkley
13 MIN READ
This article creative sewing blog article provides detailed, step by step instructions on how to create an applique patch by upcycling designs from a sweatshirt or t-shirt that can be sewn to a new garment or tote bag.
By Christine Warren
7 MIN READ
This tutorial provides detailed instructions on how to hem pants using two different no-sew products to create both temporary and permanent hems. It also explains when each technique should be used.
By Christine Warren
9 MIN READ
This sewing tutorial shows readers how to easily add a sewn in elasticized waistband to an oversized dress with step by step instructions and an original video.
By Christine Warren
7 MIN READ
CHRISTINE WARREN
Sewing isn’t just my job, it’s my passion. I’ve enjoyed sewing and needle working since I was very young.