More Free Stuff

Kwik-Sew also has free downloads, as I've just discovered.  Have a look:

Kwik-Sew Projects

Enjoy!

xoxoxox

Reading a Pattern Envelope

Here's a new video for you -- it's about how to read the back of a pattern envelope.

This is really helpful information if you are:

-- new to sewing

-- have no idea what all that information is or means

You can also find it on YouTube, where I have a channel with a couple of videos I've done. I am living proof that anyone with a video camera can show what horrendous video editors they are! LOL!

Enjoy!

xoxox

Hot, Hot, Hot Patterns

Trudy of Hot Patterns has several new You Tube videos out that I highly recommend. You can find them here. I just love her.

Of particular interest: the one she does on the waistband. It's a fabulous solution to what can be an annoyingly difficult problem.

And I am going to have to order that new slouchy skirt pattern. Talk about the perfect thing for spring!

xoxoxox

Anthropologie vs. Trudy of Hot Patterns

Here's something I find pretty interesting -- Trudy at HotPatterns had these designs coming out before Anthropologie's Fall offerings were out.

This lady is definitely ahead of the game! I love in all the YouTube clips when she talks about major designers and letting us know what's coming up in fashion.

And how great is it to view this stuff at Anthopologie's website, love it, and then know you can make it yourself?

I do have to say -- personal opinion here -- but I love Hot Patterns tops a little better than the Anthropologie tops.

However -- here are a few more Anthropologie tops that would be simply divine if you could make them yourself --

And a couple of cool accessories that are totally DIYable --

If I try any of these things, I'll post photos. And if you try any of these things, please do comment and leave your link below!

xoxox

Trudy on Trudy

Now you all know that I had to post this -- It's a Trudy Q & A! I truly love this lady; she's taught me so much and I especially love that she "parents via shouting" and her mantra is "Get in the car!"

I think we may be related. My mantra is "Get over it!" Maybe her kids are younger than mine ; )

What does it matter that we've never met?

Anyway -- this was so interesting that I had to share it. I actually went over to the website and got two of the patterns -- the Three Graces tops and the Weekender Jeanius Jeans. I can't wait to try them out.

Enjoy!

xoxox



p.s. The Joseph coat is done, done, done thank GOD and I will post photos soon!