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3 Reasons You Need to Make a Muslin for Fit

March 20, 2018 by Katrina 6 Comments

In this post, I give you 3 reasons you should make a muslin, or test garment to test the fit of your pattern. I also tell you about fabrics you can use in addition to muslin fabric.

To make a muslin (test garment) or not to make a muslin, some say yes and some say no. It really depends on who you talk to. Many people want to skip making a muslin because they don’t feel it’s necessary. That’s not to say it’s necessary in every case. But when you’re not sure […]

Filed Under: Beginner Sewing

Sewing & Patternmaking Books I Use to Sharpen My Skills

March 13, 2018 by Katrina 2 Comments

Sewing & Patternmaking Books | There are many sewing & patternmaking books that will help you with different aspects of sewing & patternmaking. In this post I talk about some of my favorites that have helped and continue to help me in my sewing.

Have you ever gotten stuck in the middle of your sewing project because you didn’t understand the instructions or you just couldn’t seem to figure out a particular sewing technique right? That’s the time you need a good sewing reference book right by your sewing machine that you can pick up and use in the […]

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4 Sewing Tools You Need Two of and Why

January 23, 2018 by Katrina Leave a Comment

Have you ever spent more time in your sewing room looking for things than sewing? I know, frustrating, right? Things like scissors and seam rippers are never where you thought you last left them. Or, they’re wherever you’re not. There are some sewing tools you just need to have duplicates of. In this Facebook LIVE […]

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OttLite Dual Shade LED Floor Lamp Review & Giveaway

May 13, 2017 by Katrina 136 Comments

Today, I’m reviewing the OttLite Dual Shade LED Floor Lamp with USB Charging Station. I believe this floor lamp is the perfect addition to your sewing room. The lighting is excellent and adjustable and the adjustable stand is an added bonus. It’s provides a place for your smart phone or tablet to view video tutorials as you sew. Also, you never have to worry about your sewing project being interrupted because of a low battery on your device. The floor lamp has its own charging USB charging station.

I received a free floor lamp from OttLite in exchange for writing this review. Although this post is sponsored, all opinions are my own.    **GIVEAWAY CLOSED** And the winner is… Sandra Woerner! My home was built in 1959. The only overhead lights exist in the dining room (chandelier), kitchen and bathrooms. My sewing room […]

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How To Lay Out Pattern Pieces For Sewing Success

February 28, 2017 by Katrina 21 Comments

The way you place your pattern pieces on your fabric is very important. This is another step in making sure the clothes you sew don’t look homemade. Placing your patterns on your fabric incorrectly can lead to your garment fitting poorly. Find out the 4 things you need to do during pattern layout that will eliminate some sewing and fitting headaches. Read the blog post now or pin it to save for later.

I told you the 3 things you should do to your fabric before you cut. Now that your fabric is ready to be cut, it’s time to lay out pattern pieces. If you want to avoid homemade sewing results, your pattern pieces must be placed on your fabric correctly. If pattern pieces aren’t cut straight, they […]

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3 Things You Need To Do Before You Cut Your Fabric

February 14, 2017 by Katrina 16 Comments

Fabric preparation is very important. It can mean the difference between having a garment that looks homemade and one that beautifully handmade. Find out what 3 things you need to do before you cut your fabric. Read the blog post now or pin it to save for later.

  Sewing a beautifully handmade garment doesn’t start with the sewing. We know that the fabric we choose has to work with the pattern, or our garment will look homemade from the start. But after you choose the right pattern and fabric, preparing the fabric for cutting needs to take place. Today, I’m going to talk about […]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tips

15 Sewing Tools You Need For A Complete Starter Toolkit

October 13, 2016 by Katrina 26 Comments

As a sewing beginner, you don’t have to have every sewing tool ever sold in your toolkit. Depending on what type of sewing projects you start with, some sewing tools you just won’t need right away. You can add tools to your sewing kit as you need them. So what sewing tools should you start out with? This blog post will tell you about 15 sewing tools that will give you a complete starter toolkit. Read the blog post now or pin it to save for later.

As a sewing beginner, you don’t have to have every sewing tool ever sold in your toolkit. Depending on what type of sewing projects you start with, some sewing tools you just won’t need right away. You can add tools to your sewing kit as you need them. So what sewing tools should you start out […]

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How To Make The Best Use Of Your Sewing Time

September 20, 2016 by Katrina 21 Comments

Sewing time can be hard to come by, so you want to get as much done in that time as possible. I show you 2 ways - Make a plan and group like tasks together. I also give you 3 printables to help you make the best use of your sewing time that you can download. Read the blog post or pin to save for later.

It’s hard to find time to sew. If you’re like me you could sew all day, every day. Or at least every other day. But that crazy thing called life just won’t let you. Our daily responsibilities demand our attention and time. So when we do get that special time to sew, we want it to […]

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Adding Seams in Patternmaking, Lesson 3

June 21, 2016 by Katrina 21 Comments

In Lesson 3, the final lesson in the Patternmaking Plain & Simple Series, I show you how to use darts to add seams to your sewing pattern. Practice this patternmaking method by downloading the worksheet and extra video tutorials. Read the blog post and watch the video tutorial on adding seams in patternmaking or pin to view later.

In Lesson 1, we learned how to manipulate or move darts using the Slash/Spread and the Pivot Method. In Lesson 2, we learned how to combine darts to create new designs using the same methods. (If you haven’t looked at the tutorials for Lesson 1 and 2, do that now and come back to this […]

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Combining Darts in Patternmaking, Lesson 2

March 17, 2016 by Katrina 16 Comments

In Lesson 1, I talked about the importance of darts when making your own patterns and I showed you how to manipulate or move darts using 2 methods – the Slash/Spread Method and the Pivot Method. (If you haven’t looked at the tutorial for Lesson 1 and done the work, I suggest you do that […]

Filed Under: Patternmaking Tutorial

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