Why aren’t there more pockets in the world? (if you want to skip to the video about sewing a perfect inset zipper pocket, it is further down) Putting pockets on something can seem like doing work without seeing progress on the project. That is because pockets usually need to be sewn on individual pieces before […]
An Accidental Trip to the Maui Quilt Shop
My husband accidentally took me to visit the Maui Quilt Shop this past week. After returning snorkeling gear, he decided to drive through the nearby strip mall to see what was there. It was mostly things like dentists and banks. But then I spotted the Maui Quilt Shop! (click on any photo to enlarge) I […]
Cute 3-D Polar Fleece Patch
Sewing mistakes happen It was a sewing mistake turned into something beautiful! I have been making these toddler size polar fleece tunics from scraps left over from sewing ponchos for a couple of years, so I should have remembered: Top stitch the front opening facing down BEFORE sewing the side seams, because it is much […]
Piecing Together Children’s Pattern Slopers from the book Pattern Making for Kids’ Clothes
A good option for designing your own children’s patterns If you have ever wanted to design your own children’s clothing sewing patterns or have gotten tired of buying new patterns for every new fashion, the book Pattern Making for Kids’ Clothing may be for you. It has slopers, the building blocks of patterns, for children’s […]
How to Organize Ideas for Building Your Dream House
Avoiding house planning stress with recorded brainstorming What do you do when you have made an offer on some property, but are still waiting for it to close? You begin a notebook to organize your ideas for building your dream house. I don’t often use the term “dream house,” but in this case I wanted […]