I almost exclusively sew with either cotton or linen. I like the breezy fabrics, they are great for the Texas heat. Cotton is easy (and often cheap) to come by, but linen is a different story. Until I found fabrics-store.com. I actually found the site because someone on YouTube and mentioned that they had free sewing patterns. So I went to check it out and eventually started looking through their linens as…
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Sewing Machines
I sometimes get asked about what sewing machine I use. The answer is the Brother SE600. I’ve already done a post about the machine here a while back, but I wanted to give an update and show some similar machines. The reason I bought this machine is that it does both sewing and embroidery. I bought it for around $400, which is only a little more than a new sewing machine would…
Nap Dress Tutorial
Alright you all have been asking, so I did it. A nap dress sewing tutorial. This dress is self drafted off of measurements so no pattern required! I do believe beginners can do it, so don’t be afraid to give it a go! Step 1: Measuring Your Body You need two measurements: the fullest part of your bust and how long you want your dress to be. Step 2: Cutting out the…
Amazon Sewing Favorites
Click any of the items above to shop my favorite sewing supplies from Amazon! This post contains affiliate links. By purchasing from these links you will not pay more, but I receive a small commission to help me continue this blog.…
Etsy Sewing Patterns
Lately I’ve been going to Etsy for sewing patterns and wanted to share some of the ones that have caught my eye!…
Sleeper Style Dress
A Word of Caution I feel the need to start by saying this will not be an organized tutorial. I already made the dress and didn’t film any of the process so I am doing it after the fact. But I’ve had so many requests for a tutorial I felt the need to try and type out my process for how I did it. What I will do is link all the…