About Mary Beth Temple

Mary Beth Temple

Mary Beth Temple is an author and designer of sewing, crochet, and knitting books and patterns. Her work appears frequently in a wide variety of magazines, and she also the owner and lead designer for the popular knit and crochet pattern line Hooked for Life.

Mary Beth is the author of over a dozen books and booklets, including the upcoming Bath Knits: 30 Projects Made to Pamper, and Fabulous Fat Quarter Aprons. Other popular titles include Curvy Girl Crochet: 25 Patterns that Fit and Flatter, Arm Knitting and Finger Knitting, and Tunisian Techniques: It’s Easy to Crochet with Color.

As a teacher, Mary Beth gets around! Catch her live at a wide selection of conventions (now featured on her new site, TailorMade Cosplay), and online via her YouTube channel.

You can also follow Mary Beth on Facebook and Twitter!

Articles by Mary Beth Temple

Ruby Paillette Evening Bag Pattern

Ruby Paillette Evening Bag Pattern

Steal the spotlight at your annual holiday party or Christmas gathering with this gorgeous evening bag pattern. Made with shining ruby red paillettes, this intermediate sewing pattern is an excellent ... Read More 

Tuscany V-Neck Blouse Pattern

Tuscany V-Neck Blouse Pattern

Channel the feeling of floating on air with this romantic summer blouse pattern. Made with ethereal lightweight fabric, this shirt sewing pattern features a deep v-neckline and flowy handkerchief sleeves. ... Read More 

French Rose Pleated Tennis Skirt

French Rose Pleated Tennis Skirt

Combine athleisure and street style by sewing a preppy chic skirt for the start of summer. This tennis-style skirt pattern is great for pairing with any sleeve length and is ... Read More 

Sepia Sketches Espadrilles Tutorial

Sepia Sketches Espadrilles Tutorial

Comfort meets personal style with these DIY espadrilles. Learn how to sew a classic summer shoe that perfectly fits your wardrobe with this espadrille sewing pattern. Featuring a gorgeous sepia ... Read More 

Sewing Machine Needles 101

Sewing Machine Needles 101

If you’re a beginner sewist, you might not realize just how many different sewing needles exist, let alone which type to use. That’s why Mary Beth Temple is here to ... Read More 

How to Sew on a Button

How to Sew on a Button

Go back to sewing basics with this video on how to sew buttons. Mary Beth Temple covers everything you need to know about hand sewing buttons, so that you can ... Read More 

How to Tie a Knot

How to Tie a Knot

If you’ve ever attempted to hand stitch a hem, you know how incredibly frustrating it can be when the knot at the beginning or end of your stitching comes undone. ... Read More