How do I sew a Flat Piped Seam? Press a piece of bias tape in half and pin it along the edge of your fabric with the folded edge inside. Baste the bias in place using the necessary seam allowance. Place your second piece of fabric on top, sandwiching the bias tape between the layers. Use a regular… Read More
I’m sure some of you were probably starting to think I had forgotten about you again, but I promise that isn’t true. This week has just been extra crazy as my past few months of work has finally come to fruition. Monday the Kittens and Cream Collection launched in my brand new Stitch and Pink shop!… Read More
Yep, you read that right. I DO NOT want you to buy my collections. I’ve been talking about it for months, sharing all these tutorials that tie in with the theme, and even going so far as to write a 2 part post about all the hard work that goes into the process of making… Read More
If you follow me on instagram, you may have seen my good news/bad news post recently, and heard all about the crazy sicknesses that have overtaken our house the past few weeks. We’ve had not one but TWO viruses making the rounds at the same time, and a double dose of pink eye. Finally, after almost 3… Read More
Welcome back to Part 2 in my 10 Step Design Process! During Part 1 I talked about finding the right kind of inspiration, and testing out your ideas. Today we’re going forward with what you need to do to get your designs out to the public. Keep in mind – This is my fashion design process for a… Read More
I’m so excited to finally be sharing this with you guys. squeee! This Summer’s collection has been in the works since last August, and I can hardly wait for the revel to come! I’ve just got a few more things to make, and will hopefully be ready for the final photo shoots **fingers crossed the weather… Read More
How do I sew a Baste Seam? Set your machine’s stitch length to 5. Pin 2 pieces of fabric with the right sides together (RST). Align the edge of the fabric with the 5/8″ guide on your machines throat plate. Stitch the seam following the 5/8″ marking. (no backtacking) Press the seam flat. When should I use a… Read More
One of the most common questions asked of any sewing blogger is – What sewing machine do you use? And even though I’d love to say I have that fancy $3000+ machine that practically does everything for you, let’s be real. I’ve got a mortgage, car payments, and hungry kids. Oh, and let’s not forget the heart condition… Read More