For a couple of years now, I’ve been putting together a Sewist Gift Guide to help others like me who don’t know what to ask for. Most of these gifts are sewing, knitting and DIY-related. Some items I’ve listed because I share this post with my family (*hint hint*) but maybe you’ll find them useful.… Read More 2021 Sewist Gift Guide

*sponsored post with gifted fabrics from Style Maker Fabrics* I was approached a while ago by Style Maker Fabrics to participate in their fall style blog tour. This means I got to preview their fall fabric offerings and sew something up to showcase it. Y’all know I’m a planner and always sewing a season before… Read More Fall fabric gifted by Style Maker Fabrics

Welcome to my novel about the Kelly Anorak by Closet Core Patterns. JK! But it is going to be a long one, so I’m going to use subheadings to help you skip to the parts that are most relevant to you. The back story We choose not to have a car, so we walk and… Read More Waterproof Kelly Anorak (pattern hacks, tips for sewing waterproof fabric and links for sourcing materials)