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
Winslow Culottes Hack: Elastic Waist #2 – Adjusting the Rise
This is the second post in the Winslow Culottes hack series I am hosting this month. Earlier this week, I shared a simple elastic waist version of this pattern that is … 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
How to sew a knit patch pocket
Doing fiddly work with knit fabrics can be challenging. Often knits will shift and wobble or struggle to hold a press – not to mention those wavy seams! The pockets are … Read More
