Okay, before you get all excited thinking this is a post about how to cure your sleepless nights, it isn’t. It is a post about what to do with your extra time created by sleepless nights. Normally, I watch a movie or read a magazine when I can’t sleep, but tonight (or this morning; however… Read More
Ironing can be enjoyable, especially if the clothing pieces end up looking great! But to do a good job, you really need a few tips and tools in your arsenal. As I have shared before, a really good starch is Mary Ellen’s Best Press. I keep a bottle on the ready. Large refill bottles are… Read More
If you are a seamstress, you probably have an emotional reaction to starting a new pattern. Opening the package, unfolding the onion paper, and straightening it all out makes me excited and nervous. Since I am a less-than-confident, self-taught sewer, I always worry if a project will be perfect or fall short. I try so… Read More
Have you ever sewn your pattern first using muslin fabric in order test the fit? I had not until I started working on a Chanel-style jacket. Because there is so much money and time invested in a couture finished jacket, it seems wise to test for fit before cutting expensive fabric. I am really glad… Read More