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…
Welcome to another installment of our series “Three Core Patterns – One Great Wardrobe”. Today’s wardrobe is based on one of my favorite pairs of pants in a dusty rose microfiber with lots of swinging drape. You will soon be able to make a similar pair with your Eureka! Pants…
Sewing interesting knit tops is regularly on our agenda. Recently I have been playing with some new three-dimensional knit decorating techniques. As with any embellishment project, you need all the right materials, ample time to place the embellishments artfully and then time to secure them by hand or machine. I love…
We depart for Atlanta, our first 2019 Original Sewing and Quilt Expo, in two weeks so the countdown has begun. There are samples to make, handouts to write, promotional materials to print and more. This season’s knit bundles are a colorful bunch and several of the fabrics that were not…
Sew Successfully is our mantra so we are always looking for ways to help you and your sewing friends sew the clothes you want that fit your body. We offered a Tabula Rasa Jacket Starter Kit at last season’s shows and now it is available for purchase online as well…
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…
Today we will think about patterns and what is needed to keep a pattern working hard for you. I don’t mean the process of making changes during the development of a pattern, but the destiny of a frequently used pattern. Be forewarned, this is a new year’s confessional. Our pattern…
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…
Welcome to Sew! Let’s Get Dressed, a weekly blog that encourages you to sew successfully. Welcome to another installment in our series “Three Core Patterns – One Great Wardrobe.” We hope to inspire you to create your dream wardrobe with the 3 core patterns from Fit for Art, a little…
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
