5th Jul 2024
Yvette says “The rayon challis was surprisingly easy to sew with. It did not slip and slide like I thought it would. It did unravel quite a bit, though, so I made sure I finished the seams with a zigz…
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5th Jul 2024
Paula says, “The fabulous Egyptian white cotton, which is so soft and easy to sew. I use the 80/12 Schmetz needle with Gutermann thread and serged finished seams. The shirt pattern is from The Maker’s…
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22nd Jun 2024
Samina says, “I made this by first creating a bias tube with the fabric. The pattern is traced from an old bias dress that still fits me. Some basic bias sewing processes apply: Use a narrow zigzag s…
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20th Jun 2024
Ronnie says “Last summer I made a dress using V1086, a Tracy Reese pattern in a one of Roz’s fabrics she called black daisy a rayon crepe. Well in discussions about the potential for me to freeze to d…
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6th Apr 2024
Yvette says “I used the No-Zip skirt pattern by Blue Dot Patterns for the skirt, a vintage (1985) Vogue 9454 for the hat, and a tutorial for the fringe bag. Sewing with the faux leather was a dream. I…
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20th Mar 2024
I have always loved the classic combination of black and white. When this timeless duo is paired with a contemporary abstract print, it creates a striking look that never goes out of style. Syreeta ha…
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12th Feb 2024
Beverly says “Loved sewing with this knit jersey. Used a narrow zigzag stitch for all seams. Size 11 stretch needle and knit stay tape. The colors allow this to be worn with several pants in my wardro…
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1st Feb 2024
Chris says “Black/White Abstract Diamond Viscose Jersey Knit from Sew Much Fabric worked great for Simplicity S9385 pattern. I decided to follow the pattern exactly for the black/white knit. I…
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21st Jan 2024
This dress pattern is by designer Nikki Brooks “Beautejadore” for Know Me patterns…I love her designs, she has patterns before Know Me was established. It was a very easy make and the fabric is just…
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9th Jan 2024
Pat says “I love sewing knit fabrics! I found a yard of this beautiful Ponte knit from Sew Much Fabric in my fabric stash. The pattern I chose is Simplicity 9679, and the suggested fabrics are knits.…
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10th Dec 2023
Beverly says “My latest project. Rayon challis easy to work with. I had not worked with the cotton twill. It is sturdy but not too dense to manipulate. Great hand and easy to sew. Now, my older son wa…
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7th Nov 2023
Beverly says, “This is September Song. The dress pattern, McCalls 7775, was very difficult to work with. I made view C. So you just have to use intuition. The cotton fabric was very easy to work wit…
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