May 2026

Editor’s Note

By Caitlin Eaton, Editor

Shed your winter wardrobe and start sewing light, breezy spring basics with the patterns in our new May issue. Sophie Tarrant’s lightweight robe is made from pretty vintage sheets and is a great Mother’s Day gift to start today. Lauren Merciris’s delicate springtime cami is perfect for fabrics like silk and is finished with sweet lace trim. Speaking of camisoles, Beth Byrge shares her journey of copying a beloved cami from the early 2000s in her new article.  READ MORE 
Caitlin Eaton

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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 mothers to daughters, as Beth notes how much her own daughter enjoys wearing her classic cami. Learn how to copy over your own wardrobe for future generations with this unique tutorial.  READ MORE 

Ironing vs. Steaming: How to Care for Fabric

Nothing takes the wind out of our sails faster than wrinkles in our fabric. You’re proudly wearing your new handmade dress to your daughter’s graduation when you notice the entire skirt is creased with wrinkles. You’re excited to photograph your finished quilt that took weeks to finish and then the first thing you notice in your photos is wrinkles across your quilt top. Trust us, we’ve been there, and we know just how frustrating those tricky creases can be.  READ MORE 

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