In the past when working with specialty fabrics like cork or imitation suede that have a tendency to stick to traditional presser feet, I’ve used [...]
By Christine Warren
3 MIN READ
How to Turn a Simple T-Shirt into a Tote Bag! If you have ever wanted to upcycle a t-shirt into a tote bag, but were [...]
By Christine Warren
8 MIN READ
Cuffed hems were once reserved for fine formal apparel and men’s business suits. As dress codes relaxed, cuffs began appearing on women’s casual capris and [...]
By Christine Warren
7 MIN READ
If you view your button-down collar as a blank canvas, then today’s sewing tutorial will pique your interest. We are channeling our inner Bob Mackie [...]
By Christine Warren
7 MIN READ
While longer shirts look great when paired with leggings, sometimes they are too long in the back when worn with jeans, shorts, or skirts. But [...]
By Christine Warren
6 MIN READ
With homecoming and holiday formal season just around the corner, it’s time to start planning out sewing your dress – and when it comes time [...]
By Carmen Barkley
7 MIN READ
My uncle loved eagles and many years ago, I gifted him with a denim jacket that I customized for him with a very large, thread [...]
By Christine Warren
5 MIN READ
Many beginner sewists, and even some non-beginners, skip pressing while they sew. I get it – ironing can be a pain, and all you really [...]
By Carmen Barkley
5 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
CHRISTINE WARREN
Sewing isn’t just my job, it’s my passion. I’ve enjoyed sewing and needle working since I was very young.