How to Make a Peplum Belt
With just a half-yard of fabric you can make this trendy peplum belt and add a fun accessory to your wardrobe. … More
How to Stitch Perfect Satin Stitch Circles
A great tip from the upcoming book Applique Mastery: Perfect Satin Stitch Circles by Philippa Naylor. … More
Indie Garment Pattern Tour, Week Five: Niche Patterns Companies
Welcome to week five of our Indie Garment Pattern Tour with SeamstressErin. This week we’ll take a peek at designers who focus on a specific activities or body types – menswear, sports apparel, lingerie and such. We hope you’ve enjoyed this review of indie pattern designers and are inspired to start making items to add to your wardrobe! … More
How to Use Zippers as Embellishments in Art Quilts
Zippers started appearing in my work in 2007, and now they have become part of my signature style. I have two techniques to share with you: 1) sewing with zipper trim, and 2) inserting a zipper into an art quilt. … More
10+ DIY Summer Beach Projects
Are you ready for the summer? The weather is just perfect to visit the pool or beach, but if you’re still in need of a new swimsuit or a few necessities check out these great DIY summer beach projects! … More