Indie Pattern companies
A non exhaustive list of Indie Pattern companies Boo & Lu Chalk and Notch CKC patterns Common Stitch Charm Patterns Closet Core Dear Billy Deer&Doe Easily Made Patterns Friday Pattern company Folk Wear Gasp Vintage Sewing Patterns Gold and Skye patterns Helen’s closet patterns In the Folds June Pattern Studio Little Lizard King Lowland Kids […]
Where to buy quilting fabric online
A quick list of reliable online quilt fabric retailers. Missouri Star Quilt Company Chitter Chatter fabrics A Thrifty Notion Fat Quarter shop Shabby fabrics Fresh Modern Fabric Fabric Spark Stacked
Where to buy fabric online
An attempt at a comprehensive list of online fabric shops, broken down into big and small businesses. This article will continue growing, so I highly recommend saving it for future reference! When ordering online, make sure to read over their individual disclosures. Some stores have prices listed for 1/4 or 1/2 yards, and you will […]
Choosing your first sewing machine
There are so so many elements you could worry about when picking a sewing machine. If you just want to get started sewing though, I would only worry about whether it can sew through the fabrics you want to sew with, and whether the design is user friendly. Don’t worry about any fancy stitches or […]
How to get fabric printed online
There are a lot of businesses where you can print any pattern you would like on to numerous fabric options. But if you’re wondering how to get started, here is a step by step guide to printing your own fabric. 1) Find, make, or have made a file with the design If you are wanting […]
Where to Print Your Own Fabric
Finding the right place to print for your project Sometimes you have a great idea for a project but just cannot find the right fabric for your idea. Even more worrisome is when you’ve designed the fabric for your project and now you have to entrust someone else to put it on the right fabric, […]
Sewing tools for littles
While using sharp tools is an unavoidable part of sewing, there are some ways you can limit the danger for little ones who are just starting out. It is up to you as the grown up to decide what your child is ready for and when. Here are some of the tools I recommend primarily […]