My friend, Kathleen Blohm is an accomplished artist. Her usual attire is t-shirt and jeans spattered with paint, clay and related artistic mediums. When she must appear at a show featuring her work, Kathleen’s in a panic. She has nothing to wear. For years, Kathleen’s been storing an amazing piece of ikat silk bought in […]
In the heat of the day, savvy sewers find a cool place to sew. There’s still time to sew up a cool ensemble! One of our favourite patterns for a summer quickie is #401 Nightgown PJ. Don’t be fooled by its name; you can sew a whole lot more than sleepwear with this versatile pattern. […]
Show off some leg with a Capri Pant. Capri pants are a stylish alternative to skirts and shorts. They can be worn to the office or the beach and look great with heels, flats, sandals or sneakers. What’s the difference between Cropped and Capri Pants? Both cropped and capri pants are shorter than traditional full-length […]
How to Cut Pants into Capris and Add a Cuff, continued. Continuing with the steps of this Super Sewing Technique, we complete the process of restyling a traditional, full-length pant pattern into a cuffed capri. We are using your choice of either Petite Plus Patterns #601 Flat Front Pant (available as a printed pattern) or […]
