Before you cut a single piece of fabric, learn how to become a pro reading commercial sewing patterns. It will save you time, money, and most importantly…
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How to Not Let One Little Seam Ripper Stop Your Flow
Losing your seam ripper mid-project is a rite of passage. Here’s exactly how i keep mine from disappearing and how I stay in my creative flow no matter what.
McCall’s 7262 Pattern Review: Easily Make This DIY Coat
How much time would you save if you had all the tools you needed for a commercial sewing project like sewing pattern McCall’s 7262? I’m …
ChatGPT Year-in-Review: How I Broke Free From Creative Paralysis
ChatGPT evaluated my year in 2025, and it had some great insights similar to what my husband has been saying for years. One thing that it brought up was that…
Make Festive Santa Hats: Easy DIY Guide for Beginners
I made these Santa hats for Chris and I back in 2020—and as you can imagine, life was a little chaotic back then. Between my …
Recent Makes for Arizona Frocktails and What Happened in 2024
This is long, so strap in because I’m recapping my recent makes for Arizona Frocktails and what happened in 2024. Welcome back sew friends! 2024 …
How to Adjust Woven Fabric to Stretch Fabric
Ashley provides step-by-step instructions on how to modify any sewing pattern from woven to stretch fabric, specifically using Simplicity Pattern 8059. She explains her fabric choices, tools, modifications, and sewing process.