Tips for a Beginning Sewist
When I was a beginning sewist, I avoided handsewing at all costs. If the fabric could be coerced under my machine’s foot, that’s where it went. Ju…
Tag: Hand Sewing
Tip for Beginning Sewists: Handsewing is your friend
When I was a beginning sewist, I avoided handsewing at all costs. If the fabric could be coerced under my machine's foot, that's where it went. Just r…
My Favorite Tool for Hand Sewing: Some of that Beeswax
I was sewing for many years before I discovered beeswax. I knew about it and I scoffed at it. What was the use of adding one more step to the sewing p…
I Hate to End My Relationship with a Good Sewing Project
I love to add an extra touch to a garment, after it’s technically “DONE.” Whether it’s my own design or a store-bought pattern that I want to …
An Assistant Editor Picks her Favorite
My favorite book from 2012. Hexagons never looked so good–one of lovely projects to enjoy. Sometimes the books that most catch my eye are not necess…
Stitched Together: A fun tote bag
When my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, her treatment began with a difficult regimen of chemotherapy. Normally a take-charge woman, at a fa…
Sew Slow, or the Joys of Handstitching
According to a quick Google check, my current sewing machine will stitch over 750 stitches per minute. Some things can only be done by handstitching�…
Get a Handle on Your Totes
I love sewing bags and totes. And here's why: The leather handles make this baga workhorse–and they're comfortable, too. With the pre-punched holes,…
Strong, Versatile, and Trustworthy … It's the Backstitch!
Looking for a handsewing stitch that you'll find yourself returning to time and time again? Look no further than the humble backstitch. Thread the nee…