The Sewing Report: Using the Scraps
The one downside to sewing, and specifically clothing construction, is that there’s a certain amount of waste that gets generated. After all, there’s only so… Read More »The Sewing Report: Using the Scraps
Box Pleats – A New Adventure
As much as I love pleated skirts or tops, I’ve avoided making them. My last attempt at box pleats, specifically, ended up as gathers. I… Read More »Box Pleats – A New Adventure
Updating the Jacket Re-creation Project
Last June, I posted about my attempt to recreate a jacket that I’d had a lot of years ago. Well, the start of the sewing… Read More »Updating the Jacket Re-creation Project
Two Quick Sewing Tips
I must confess that I have gotten a little skeptical about quick sewing tips. Inevitably, they’re not quick, nor are they that effective. That being… Read More »Two Quick Sewing Tips
Repurposing Old Clothes – How I’m Doing It
To be honest, I’ve had all kinds of plans for repurposing old clothes in the household, along with several mountains of fabric scraps. Part of… Read More »Repurposing Old Clothes – How I’m Doing It