Sometimes it's supremely satisfying to sit down at the sewing machine for an hour or two and walk away with a finished project. This is a fun little project - it ain't couture! Until very recently I had (and used) a crochet tab-top hand towel that someone made for me many moons ago. My towel… Continue reading Craft Hour: Tab-Top Towels
Month: June 2018
Tunic with Princess Seams – Simplicity 1461
Lately, when I've looked through my wardrobe I've been bored with everything I own. There are a couple of things I like, but most of my clothes are either very simple and basic, or they don't fit. The 'don't fit' piece can eventually be remedied, but it's faster to make something new. So for the next… Continue reading Tunic with Princess Seams – Simplicity 1461
Binding an edge on a knit garment
I originally posted this on a different blog so some of the info and references may appear odd but I don't want to lose this info when that blog goes poof ... so here is a little tutorial (mostly for me) on how to bind an edge on knit fabrics. BTW - this pattern has… Continue reading Binding an edge on a knit garment
Janine Sews 