A comfy-cute pair of striped pants – with pockets! All you need to know to make this summer the most comfortable season yet. Linen is a great fabric to wear …
Michaela Smith
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Even as fall starts drawing near, a nice’ dress can be part of an classy’ ensemble by being worn in layers with a light scarf, long sleeved shirt and your favorite pair …
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It’s full on summer here in sunny California! The leaves on the trees are green, the sun is shining, and the weather has amped up to the ’90s. Time to …
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With the sun shining brightly and the temperature rising steadily, it’s time to admit that my favorite season has finally arrived; summer! What makes summer my favorite season? It’s finally …
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We had many great’ entries for the contests we held on The Studio that it was so hard to choose when it came to the jury’s choice! A Grand Jury winner …
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Here in Los Angeles, plastic bags are being phased out in favor of reusable cloth shopping bags. In most counties, you can’t even get plastic bags in stores and they …
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Difficulty: Beginner Time: ~1 hour Materials: 1 yard 4C22 Natural Softened 1/4 to 1/2 yard 4C22 Bleached Softened Approx. 4 1/2 yards bias tape (1/2″ double fold, or a 1″ …
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Skill level: Advanced Time: ~2-4 hours Materials: Pillow form 1 yard 4C22 Bleached 1/2 yard 4C22 Natural This was my first time handling the 4C22 Natural color and wow, it’s …
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Difficulty: Beginner to Advanced Time: Approx. 2 hours Materials: Approx. 1 yard of IL020 Light Blue (with IL020 Light Pink stripe) Pattern Interfacing Hand Sewing Needle Download your PATTERN here …
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Difficulty: Advanced Time: About 1 hour Materials: Approx. 1/4 to 1/3 yard IL019 Crown Blue or Transparent Yellow Needle Thread Clasp/Hook Iron (lots, and lots, and lots) Start by cutting …
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Difficulty: Easy Time to complete: Approx. 30 minutes – 1 hour Materials: IL019 Fog Green IL019 Bleached Cotton or Linen Batting Tea Pot Measuring Tape You can make this tea …
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Difficulty: Beginner Time: About 30 minutes per pillow Materials: A little over 1/2 yard per pillow IL019 Krista Natural Thread Cotton stuffing Pins This is the simplest way to …
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Difficulty: Beginner Materials: 2 yards of IL019 or 4C22 Mix Natural (click on links) A sewing machine Lots of patience Time: 3 – 5 hours 1. Decide how large you …
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I moved about a year ago and had to leave most of my sewing collection behind. I’ve slowly been building my collection back up over time, and while “œtoo much …
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Gathering is an essential part of many fabulous sewing projects. Want to add some sophistication to those standard curtains? A bit of ruffling may do the trick. Gathered fabric can …
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Lace, elastic, crocheted edging, rick rack, fringe, braids, cords, and piping. There’s so many amazing kinds of trim that always grab my attention at stores, and I buy many of …





