Learn Sewing with These 5 Tips for Beginner Sewers

I learned how to sew on an aqua 1960s Singer sewing machine, and I really love those sturdy, simple mechanical machines – they are especially great for complete beginners! But…

DIY: How to Make a Simple Patchwork Pillow

Who doesn't love a new throw pillow?!? In celebration of National Sewing Month, I’m excited to share this simple, beginner-friendly sewing tutorial you can use to make a graphic patchwork pillow featuring horizontal stripes…

Sewing Darts: A Video Tutorial with Christine Haynes

“Darts appear in all kinds of projects – garments and beyond. You’ll see them in tote bags, purses, you’ll even see them in home decor projects.” Which is why CreativeLive…

Craft Studio Tour: Shaerie Mead of Sew L.A.

Recently I took a small crew down to Los Angeles to shoot classes with five amazing instructors. During that time we got to see what life was like in their…

DIY Sewing: Make Your Own Corded Piping

Corded piping can transform an average sewing project into one that really pops and you don’t have to use the store-bought variety to start incorporating it into your work. When…

Craft Studio Tour: Christine Haynes

Recently I took a small crew down to Los Angeles to shoot classes for the CreativeLive Craft channel with five amazing instructors. During that time we got to see what…

A Complete Guide to Building a Basic Sewing Kit

Turns out the sewing kit you invested in for your ninth grade Home Economics class is not only substandard, it is also incomplete. While those cheap basics were good enough…