Sewing swimwear continues to grow in popularity, and we can totally see why! NO MORE embarrassing trips to the store to try on ill-fitting suits. NO MORE settling for a suit that “fits” but don’t fit your style or personality. Say YES! to a me-made—pick the fabric, customize the style, alter the fit, and create …
We’re wrapping up our spring blog series with a hardworking group of fabrics—bottom weights. Often overlooked, this group of fabrics is one of the largest and most diverse but also one of the most difficult to define. It includes any mid to heavy weight fabric durable for pants, skirts, jackets, and bags. These fabrics need …
Comfy cozy knits probably aren’t the first fabrics that come to mind when planning your spring and summer sewing projects. But these heavier knits can play a key role in your warm-weather wardrobe. Maybe you need a cardigan or wrap to pair with a sleeveless dress on a cool night out? Or perhaps you live …
Our “tour” of spring fabrics continues with a look at rayon (or viscose) wovens, another outstanding category and must-have for the warmer months. Like linen, this group of fabrics is also primarily referred to by its content rather than a specific characteristic. The fabrics included are typically lighter weight and very fluid in nature, making …
Up next in our spring fabrics blog series, we’re taking a look at the ultimate warm-weather fabric—linen! Like shirtings, this can be a vast category of fabrics to consider, given how many variations are available. While this may be a bit confusing for some sewists, it is also what makes linen so unique and versatile. …
We pick up our series featuring must-have spring fabrics with a look at one of our favorite categories, jersey knits! Shirtings may be an essential woven fabric in most handmade wardrobes; however, jersey knits are their equal but opposite counterpart. From their construction and behavior to their look and feel, jersey knits could not be …
We’re changing things up a bit this season! Rather than a style tour as we have done in the past, this spring we’ll be sharing more about your favorite seasonal fabrics. As we kick off a new season of sewing follow along to learn more about specific fabric types, including sewing tips, pattern ideas, and …
