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Blushing Pink Crossbody Sling Bag Pattern
By Don Morin
From the June 2024 issue
We’ve been spotting crossbody bags everywhere lately, which is why we can’t wait to share this sporty bag pattern from Don Morin. Made in blush pink, this unisex bag pattern features an adjustable shoulder strap and hardware in a sharp, contrasting black. This small bag pattern has a large carrying capacity and can hold all ... Read More
Paisley Upcycled Paperless Towels
By Dana Rebmann
From the April 2024 issue
The time has come to ditch single-use paper towels! Learn how to make your own reusable paperless towels with Dana Rebmann in her fascinating article and sewing pattern combo. Dana walks you through why and how to make the switch to paperless towels, as well as how to sew your own with her beginner sewing ... Read More
Everyday Luxury: A Beginner’s Guide to Sewing Satin
From Our Best Sewing Tips and Tricks: From Beginner Basics to Intermediate Skills
Satin is such a beautiful, luxurious fabric, which is why it’s often chosen for formal wear and home furnishings. Unfortunately, it can be hard to sew sometimes because it’s relatively slippery and lightweight. Luckily there are some easy solutions to satin sewing issues! To better understand this fabric, let’s discuss the types, how to sew ... Read More
Wickedly Cute Baby Bat Costume Pattern
By Alice Tang
Halloween costumes don’t get cuter than this! Sew up an adorable Halloween costume for your new grandbaby with this wickedly cute sewing pattern. Available in three sizes, this bat baby costume features a black knit onesie with a hood, ears, and bat wings. Celebrate your little one’s first Halloween with a handmade costume that’s absolutely ... Read More
Closing Time: 10 Clothing Fasteners You Need to Know About
By Ashley Jones
From the September 2023 issue
If you’re new to sewing, buckle up! We’re going to take you on an exciting tour of clothing fasteners that you need to know about. Our handy beginner sewing guide will break down the different types of common fasteners you’ll find in clothing, shoes and accessories, so that you can give your sewing projects a ... Read More
Classic Leather Men’s Wallet Pattern
By Don Morin
From the September 2023 issue
Think you can’t sew leather at home? Think again. Don Morin shows you how to sew a classic leather wallet for men with this in-depth tutorial. This men’s wallet pattern is designed to be compact but have large carrying capacity, so that you don’t have to worry about leaving necessities at home. Sleek and stylish, ... Read More
All About Zippers: Our Simple Guide for Sewing Beginners
By Ashley Jones
From the June 2023 issue
One of the first challenges that beginner sewists face is learning how to insert zippers into a garment. When you’re standing in front of the zipper display at your local fabric store, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all of the choices: what length, what color, type of teeth, what type of zipper best fits ... Read More
6 Easy Steps to Sewing Mitered Corners
From Our Best Sewing Tips and Tricks: From Beginner Basics to Intermediate Skills
There are two ways to work a mitered corner – the quick method, which involves just pressing and topstitching the fabric edges down, or the full, self-turned method, in which the edges are also stitched together before being mitered. Today we’ll be showing you how to work the full method, as this creates a much ... Read More
Sepia Sketches Espadrilles Tutorial
From the May 2023 issue
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 printed canvas from our friends at Verhees Textiles, this summer sewing pattern is made using a pre-made sole and combines machine and hand sewing techniques. ... Read More