For most people, the men’s Boxerwear and Grundlewear patterns will fit and feel comfortable as written. But some people find that the pouch is too tight and adjusting the Front pieces for a more roomy pouch is a simple process. The photos below are from the Grundlewear Briefs pattern but the process is the same […]
To say that my dad lives by the motto, “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” is an understatement. But let’s just say he’s thrifty. He recently brought me this office chair for my sewing space and it’s a huge upgrade from what I was using (a metal folding chair), holes and all. I’m pretty […]
Happy Winter morning to you from a sunny but chilly New Mexico! I have had this lovely thick bamboo blend fleece in my stash for over a year. It was calling to me to be a pair of joggers that I could wear just about everywhere. Planning to layer them over a pair of leggings […]
A great big sunshine-filled hello from New Mexico, in the southwestern part of the US. I am Joan @Joan.in.Stitches and I love sewing and sowing. If I am not in the garden, I am behind a sewing machine, or preparing for (or experimenting in) one or the other. Sewing since five, I feel lucky […]
Join in the fun, win some prizes, and get some great deals to outfit your dream sewing space! I’ve had my DIYStyle cutting system for almost a year now and I’m just as in love with it now as I was when I first received it. “To be honest, I expected a “regular” cutting mat […]
Welcome to the party! October 23-30 Best. Party. Ever. Today is Day 4 of the event that’s a celebration of thanks. Each Day we’re doing something BIG as a way of thanking you all for your support. The three previous day’s goodies were: Day 1- 50% off all patterns through 10/30 Day 2- Design-a-Pattern contest […]
Have you ever done something a certain way and then realize after YEARS that you were doing it wrong all along? That was me with buttons. I’ve sewn hundreds of buttons on and it never fails that they end up falling off after multiple uses. Grab your projects because after you learn the correct way […]
There are many ways to adjust a sewing pattern for a full bust, as there are many different styles of bodice patterns. This tutorial will go over how to know if you need an FBA and how to create one on a snug pattern without darts. Do I Need a Full Bust Adjustment? Most sewing […]
Who doesn’t love handmade gifts? I know I do! When you sew something yourself you get to decide what type of fabric and trim to use to make it absolutely perfect. And there’s something to be said for the effort put into handmade gifts. I know that I put a lot of care and attention […]
Hello Everyone! Are any of you frantically trying to get gifts sew for the holidays? Anyone still in the planning-what-to-sew phase? Either way, I’m here today to offer a simple solution that’s great for just about anyone! You can make the most comfortable and warm slippers! They take a small amount of fabric and as […]