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Fashion Flashback: Recreating a Lace-Trimmed Camisole

Take a trip back to the early 2000s with this sewing recreation project by Beth Byrge. Taking a beloved lace-trimmed cami from her college years, Beth asks readers to join her as she recreates this camisole to highlight the cyclic nature of fashion trends. We love this idea as a fun and thoughtful gift from ... Read More

Fiona Upcycled Sheet Robe

Vintage floral sheets are transformed into a cute, comfy robe with this pattern from Sophie Tarrant. If you love refashioning, you’ve come to the right place! Transform a soft bedsheet in a fun print into a short, lightweight robe that’s cuter and more affordable than a fast-fashion bathrobe from Amazon. This DIY robe would also ... Read More

Our Sewing Wishlist July 2025

Our Sewing Wishlist
The products in this month’s wishlist are the ultimate combination of cute and functional! First up, a trio of magnetic seam guides in pretty summer shades. Then, buy matching pincushion rings for you and your sewing bestie. Spend your summer days unwinding with some delightful sewing and crafting ideas found in this month’s reads. ... Read More

Our Sewing Wishlist November 2024

Our Sewing Wishlist
Gift your sewing friends (and yourself) with tons of fun sewing and quilting gifts this holiday season! Give your sewing bestie a beautiful sewing machine ornament or send your sewing circle a super cute sticker to decorate their sewing machines. Plus, don’t miss the two books in this month’s wishlist, which are both focused on ... Read More

Quinn Lace Denim Jacket Refashion

Add a hint of gothic romance to your wardrobe with an enchanting refashioning project from Sadie Metter. Using a thrifted denim jacket and black lace dress, you’ll learn how to replace your jacket’s back panel with delicate material to give your outerwear a wickedly charming sheer look. Embrace the magic of the season and craft ... Read More

Our Sewing Wishlist July 2024

Our Sewing Wishlist
When’s the last time you treated yourself to something new? If you love EPP, then the Sue Daley rotating cutting mat is something you won’t be able to resist. Love making notes about your projects with pen and paper? Our Etsy find is a delightful notebook that you’ll want to keep by your side while ... Read More

10 All-Time Favorite Scrap Sewing Patterns

We know just how much our readers love scrappy sewing and quilting projects, and to celebrate Earth Day, we’ve rounded up our all-time favorite sewing patterns! From small sewing projects that you can make in just a few hours to a scrap quilt pattern that our readers love, we know you’ll find the perfect scrap ... Read More

Snow Shower Upcycled Sweater Scarf

Two cute winter sweaters become one stylish cold weather scarf with this beginner friendly refashioning project. A fun winter project for thrifty sewists, this upcycled scarf pattern uses two felted sweaters to create a playful scarf that mixes classic Christmas designs like Fair Isle with a bold splash of color. You can complete this easy ... Read More