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Not really sure of the year for this pattern, but

Not really sure of the year for this pattern, but this is why I broke out the ruffler (and my narrow hemmer). This pattern is light on fabric use (1 yard for non-directional fabrics), but a little heavy on techniques, so I wanted a little help. #sewing #sew

When I bought my #VintageSinger 301, I thought the

When I bought my #VintageSinger 301, I thought the ruffler attachment was broken. Turns out, it was just in two pieces that went back together easily with just a little screwdriver. It’s a little rusty, but it works! #sewing #sew

Anyone else have a “favorite I haven’t managed

Anyone else have a “favorite I haven’t managed to #sew yet”? I’m eyeing this pattern as a sort-of-fancy sweatshirt option. Periodic reminder: you don’t need a serger to sew knits! Take my class on December 5 to see just how easy it is! The project for the class is panties/underwear, but the same techniques work for almost any knit garment. Details on the link in my bio under “upcoming events.”

Black-background masks are so slimming! Big thanks

Black-background masks are so slimming! Big thanks to my #sewing students yesterday. I had a great time and I hope they did, too!

Final countdown! Mask #sewing class is tomorrow mo

Final countdown! Mask #sewing class is tomorrow morning. We will definitely talk about various tools. Choose the right tool for the job and make sewing anything easier, faster, and more fun. Check out “upcoming events” under the link in my bio and let us know you are coming!

Countdown continues: 2 days until our mask #sewing

Countdown continues: 2 days until our mask #sewing class! One topic we will cover will be ties/attachments for masks. Here, you see self-fabric ties, cotton twill tape, stretchy upcycled tee-shirt ties and 1/4-inch elastic. Not pictured: hair elastics, because I don’t have any! Each option has pros and cons. Drop by “upcoming events” in the link in my bio and let us know you’re joining us!

Countdown: 3 days until we can #sew up some new ma

Countdown: 3 days until we can #sew up some new masks together! This is a great class for both beginners and sewists who want to 1) create well-fitting, comfortable masks 2) have masks that match their outfits 3) try out different mask tie options 4) get ready give masks as gifts. Check out “upcoming classes” on our main page. Link is in my bio.

Periodic reminder that I’m still #knitting and,

Periodic reminder that I’m still #knitting and, apparently, I have a type, at least when it comes to yarn!

I hope I’m not the only one who is parsimonious

I hope I’m not the only one who is parsimonious this way. I press packing paper flat to use for patternwork. #sewing #sew

Victor and I are still fine-timing our classroom s

Victor and I are still fine-timing our classroom setup. I like the webcam, but it didn’t give me enough height for my #knitting needles when I wanted to show my students something.

This week on “#sewing tasks I don’t love”: t

This week on “#sewing tasks I don’t love”: tearing out basting. I love making sure things fit, but I try to find ways around taking out basting stitches. In this case, I really had to, since this top is about two sizes too big and I want to make sure my recut is accurate.

Preparing to topstitch some channels for this batc

Preparing to topstitch some channels for this batch of masks. Want to learn tips and tricks to make #sewing these more fun? Join my class on November 21! Details under “upcoming events” on our website. Link in my bio.

Nothing like a tried and true pattern! Had fun #se

Nothing like a tried and true pattern! Had fun #sewing up some leggings from this #StretchAndSew pattern. I lowered the front waist and changed the top elastic. Also, no stirrups.

Experimenting with metal nose pieces from diymask

Experimenting with metal nose pieces from diymaskusa.com. I like the contoured ones! It really kept the top of my mask secure on the bridge of my nose and my glasses had 0 fogging. I have both the contoured and the straight metal on hand. It’s one of the little tweaks we will talk about in the mask class. There are still spots open, so make sure you sign up! November 21. Available everywhere on Zoom! More details on our website under “upcoming events.”

Victor is very happy to declare victory!

Victor is very happy to declare victory!

This is not my photo (I assume it’s from a catal

This is not my photo (I assume it’s from a catalog), but I’m seriously considering #sewing up some leg warmers. Does anyone who has done this have some advice? Sweater knits? Shaping? Just a tube?

Stack of Christmas-themed masks, almost ready to g

Stack of Christmas-themed masks, almost ready to go. These reverse to a bright ombre side, so even if you’re not into wearing holiday cheer on your face after December, they will still be useful. Want to learn how to #sew your own custom masks? Check out the link in my bio for the class coming up later this month!

Wolfie performing very important quality control o

Wolfie performing very important quality control on a new batch of masks. Want to learn to #sew your own? Join me for class on November 21! More details under Upcoming Classes in the link in my bio.

I’ve got a request for a “very soft raglan tee

I’ve got a request for a “very soft raglan tee shirt” in gray and black. Anyone have a good source for super-comfy fabric that would make a nice long-sleeved tee for a very particular person? #sewing #sew

Revamping more pajama pants with pockets. It’s a

Revamping more pajama pants with pockets. It’s actually pretty easy to #sew, especially if you are taking in the side seams at the same time, so you have a bigger seam allowance. Basically, adding a side seam pocket is just a rather extreme modification of the side seam. I’m skipping the serger this time and just pinking these edges. Quilting cotton holds up well with that treatment.

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