How much do you love your sewing machine? My primary machine, a Bernina 430, has served me valiantly for many years. I bought it the year it was introduced (2008?) along with the add-on Bernina Stitch Regulator (BSR). The BSR was the biggest selling point for me; I really wanted to decorate clothing with free motion raw edge collage but could not master it on my older Bernina 1230.
This weekend I was in NYC and while the city always offers shopping for fabrics, trims and notions, food, concerts and theaters, on this trip I also squeezed in some creative time on Sunday Morning. On the bus into the city on Friday, I completed the boro on the right…
Welcome to Sew! Let’s Get Dressed, a weekly blog that encourages you to sew successfully. Several of you have asked how I created this fun knit top with a dramatic collar out of one of our spring knit bundles. I’ll share my process with you as a glimpse into creating…
Are you sewing Eureka! Pants with Glamour Details yet? They are such fun and bring some trendy wide leg style to your wardrobe. On Saturday, day 4 of our Sew Successfully retreat, I wore my luxury weight black rayon Eureka! Pants that Fit. They have the wide legs and…
I am a quilted jacket maker, to me that is a subset of sewing in general. I do admire folks who make beautiful quilted wall hangings and bed covers, but my interest is in garment sewing. Quilted versions of the Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ) and its variations are fun to make…
Welcome to Sew! Let’s Get Dressed, a weekly blog that encourages you to sew successfully. This weekend I was reminded of the importance of play and discovery in our work. Our local chapter of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals hosted a guest teacher; Mary Ray is a long-time…
If there is anything better than sewing, it is talking about sewing! So, it was my privilege a few weeks ago to speak with Threads Editors Carol Fresia and Sarah McFarland on the Sewing with Threads Podcast. The podcast is now available for you to listen to at ThreadsMagazine.com where…
Many days my mind is partly in France as I gear up for our French sewing adventure July 5-12. Our sewing focus at La Cascade will be fabric embellishment, so I have been testing some projects to fill out the week’s activities. One fun project has been the creation of…
Our sewing and design muscles need to be stretched on occasion. Often this task falls on the shoulders of a teacher at a special event, conference or workshop. They introduce us to a new technique or style that expands our view of sewing possibilities. They help us make our creations…
Getting a best fit for your body that honors your personal fit preferences is an incremental task. The observations that lead to an improved fit also lead to a more sophisticated appreciation for fitting preferences. But it takes time to sew, wear, observe and improve your patterns over time. Meet our…
Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic
Price range: $20.00 through $30.00
Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets
$22.99
Tabby Jacket
Price range: $15.00 through $20.00
