Welcome back! Now that our waistband is attached to our skirt body, we’re going to insert the elastic and topstitch the waistband. You can view all of our Donovan Sewalong posts … Read More
Sustainable Scrap-Busters: Reusable Makeup Pads
Hi friends! It’s Chloe again with another sustainable scrap-busting project! If you’re just tuning in, I’ve started a blog series all about how to use your fabric scraps to make new … Read More
York Pinafore Hack: Snap Front
I can’t get enough of hacking the York Pinafore! This pattern is just so much fun to play around with and I still have loads of ideas for hacks. Today I … Read More
Sustainable Scrap-Busters: Soup Bowl Cozy
Hello friends! Chloe here. I am very excited to debut my new blog post series, all about ways to practice sustainability in sewing. Sustainability is always at the front of my … Read More
Finishing Edges with Bias Facing
Welcome back! Today we will be continuing our homemade bias tape adventure with a tutorial on how to finish edges with a bias facing. If you want to learn how to … Read More
Making Bias Tape
It’s time for a confession- I used to find making bias tape terrifying. I thought it intimidating and difficult to master. Once you break it down into steps, though, it’s actually … Read More
Sew the Perfect Blackwood Pocket Using Wonder Tape
Sewing patch pockets can be a little bit intimidating, especially if you’re working with a knit fabric. You want your edges to be as clean and even as possible, which can … Read More
How to organize your patterns using Trello
This week on Love to Sew, Caroline and I dive deep into patterns with tips for organizing, storing, and collecting sewing patterns. If you haven’t listened yet, you can head to … Read More
How to sew a sleeve in flat
There are two ways to sew in a sleeve. You can use the classic set-in sleeve method where the sleeve is sewn first and then set into the armhole. This is … Read More
How to stabilize a knit shoulder seam
Stabilizing the shoulder seams in your knit projects can make a big difference in the longevity of your handmade garments. Shoulder seams are prone to stretching and sagging as time goes … Read More
