Looking to start sewing? These tips will help you buy the right machine for your new hobby.

Is learning to sew one on your short list of skills to achieve? Looking to be a little more crafty and resourceful? Here’s some information you should have before purchasing a sewing machine.

A beginner should always keep their sewing machine simple. Beginners need straight-forward…

SWAP Update: Cheri’s Reversible Jacket and Aqua Jacket

one!  Here is my newest jacket – from my very basic popular Genesis Too pattern design where the lower ribbing is used for the neckline finish.  The extra long length is a result of using polar fleece to create yokes in the front and the back, thereby yielding more sweatshirt ‘fabric’ from the 2XL sweatshirt for the length.  My technique for this can be seen and heard at…

I'm HOME, and sewing/designing/writing like a crazy woman.  Here…

I snuck a few minutes one night at the Retreat to stitch 4 seams to create a green Tencel…

The Peplum Top

 I love Burda patterns, as always their instructions can do with a little help. Nonetheless I'm a fan and this was/is my first peplum. Wow - fun and fantastic piece. Definitely a hit with me :). Below is my short and sweet review!

Image: Kelly Whitman of …

Spent the afternoon yesterday watching some videos I think are good for both the beginner and more advanced. I'm self taught & this gave me some insight as to a few disciplines while sewing which I hope will help in the future.  They are from  West Valley College youtube site, have several video classes for basic construction, fashion design, patternmaking, etc...classes that they offer.

Best of all....it's FREE to watch.  

Hope they help you as much as they have…