Sewing can be an expensive activity. When you start adding up the cost of patterns, fabrics, notions, and knowledge (books, classes, workshops), you realize that buying your own clothes can sometimes be cheaper. But hold…
View PostSewing has done so much for me. When I started to sew, I thought I would be lucky if I could sew a couple of cool clothes. Today, many years later, I have a closet…
View PostEven though the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere is in mid-June, Americans start the season unofficially with Memorial Day, the last Monday in May. From then on, thoughts are on lazy days at…
View PostWhen I am not spreading the gospel of sewing and make it goth/alt, I work as a librarian. I spend my days helping high school students discover the wonders, power, and joy of literature. The…
View PostI haven’t bought a paper pattern in a few years. I used to wait until Joann had a huge sale and buy 10 patterns for $10 dollars. That was before I came to the following…
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