Hey y’all and welcome to the last post of 2019. I have mixed feelings about this year as it seemed to pass at a breakneck speed. Like most, it brought many changes and stressors along with many blessings and opportunities to my life. This community tops my list of blessings and I hope you know… Read More
Hey y’all and welcome to my weekly blog post! Today I want to shine the Sewspire Spotlight on my top three NOT Sewspire Sewing Patterns and invite you to share links to your favorite NOT Sewspire Sewing Patterns in the comments below so I can check them out. #3.) The Rockstar Bag: Crafted by RockBabyScissors… Read More
Hey y’all and welcome to the weekly edition of Behind the Seams! I hope this post finds you well and joyfully immersed in your holiday preparations. It’s an exciting time of year to be a maker, especially if you sell on Etsy, as the holiday rush peaks this week. If you follow me on Facebook… Read More
I still can hardly believe my good fortune! Last night while perusing the clearance pile at the Hobby Lobby, I spotted a Simplicity catalog for sale. I am fairly certain you can not buy these as they are clearly marked NOT FOR RESALE on the backside. The bright orange clearance sticker jumped right out. Four… Read More
Hey y’all and welcome to the final video in the Sewspire Handmade Holiday Series which began October 1, 2019 and includes ten easy to sew projects that make lovely gifts. To craft this round fabric bin which can be used to hold a variety of items you will need two 10″ circles and two 8″… Read More
Hey y’all and Happy Holidays! I hope our creative friends in America enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving feast filled with light, love and laughter. It was so nice to have all of my children home for the holiday as it has been two years since we got to celebrate together. We enjoyed a super casual day… Read More
Hey y’all and welcome to the 9th video in the Sewspire Handmade Holiday Series which will run from October 1 to December 3, 2019. Each week I will feature a new handmade gift that you can create for friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and strangers alike. If you are just joining us — welcome! If you… Read More
Hey y’all and Happy Friday! I hope you are knee deep in holiday sewing—albeit for your friends and family or for your handmade business. Did you know I operate a successful Etsy shop called Watermelon Wishes? I founded this handmade business in 2006 as a dot.com after my husband lost his job and transitioned to… Read More
Hey y’all and welcome to the 8th video in the ongoing Handmade Holiday Series. Today I am here to show you how to sew a large basic tote bag. You are encouraged to integrate features into your design that the recipient will appreciate; such as custom pockets, personalization of some sort or a unique fabric… Read More
One of the perks of building an online community, like we have here at Sewspire, is the opportunity to make friends all over the world. It has been such a joy to interact with you across the various platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Patreon, Zoom, snail and e-mail). Last week I received a pretty greeting card… Read More