Miss me my special sewing chums? Have my knitting and crocheting posts been needling you? Cause, fear not, I’m back with more sewing. This time I made the March Dress / Top. Yep. I fired up the machines just as Spring is approaching so I guess all those cozy fabrics I have will have to […]
Perfect Dungarees Pattern for 2 year olds (Free)
I came across this free pattern to make toddler dungarees and wanted to share it with you all. It is rather perfect. It’s a simple pattern from which I have now made three perfectly fitted pairs of dungarees for my two-year old grand daughter. The pattern was posted on the blog, “Made by Toya“, sometime […]
First Birthday Dress
Birthdays are always special so the first birthday of our first granddaughter requires a special handmade birthday dress from Grandma. The fabric was a no-brainer for me – I used a gorgeous blue linen from the Canadian linen shop, Pure Linen Envy. I couldn’t wait to sew with it and it didn’t disappoint! Baby sewing […]
Sewing Pattern Designers – International
This list is includes (mostly) clothing designers from around the world and does not therefore technically fit in the Canadian-only resources. This growing list includes online independent pattern designers in PDF or downloadable format. I welcome your input so please continue to send me comments and suggestions. Have fun!
Sewing for a Baby at 3 months
I really like sewing little baby things. Sewing for a baby is so quick and uses a lot less fabric that I’m accustomed to using per pattern. Well, some of the tiny things can be kinda hard to get right, but she never complains 🙂 Baby Booties I started with making a little pair of […]
First Halloween Baby Costume-Pattern Review
So our little grand daughter is only 2 months old this year but it is her first Halloween. So, she needed a costume to mark her first All Hallows day. I have recently discovered the most wonderful place to get patterns for babies & children called the Peek-a-boo Pattern Shop. The range and uniqueness of […]
Sewing Patterns for Men – A Big List of Handmade Ideas.
Many of the sewing patterns for men listed below are really great. I’ve purchased and sewn several of them already and plan to make and buy more. However, I have NOT vetted all these sources. Accordingly, I cannot and do not endorse all the designers listed here. Many are completely unknown to me and listed […]
PDF Pattern Printers in Canada
PDF Pattern Printers in Canada Yes, you can get your PDF or A0 size patterns printed in Canada! There are a number of local options, but also many will print and ship. It really is worth it. Read about my own local experience here.
Biggest List of Online Fabric Stores in Canada
Over 130 Canadian Online Fabric Shops For us Canadians, it is just so much easier, faster and (usually) cheaper to buy fabrics online from within Canada! I kept finding new exciting shops and wanted a place to keep track of them all. No, I have NOT ordered from ALL (most) of these, so please use […]
Let’s Start Sewing for a Baby
Start with the new Mum! Our first grand baby was born August 20, 2020. So, off to the sewing machines and back to knits! It opens up a whole new world of wonderful fabrics and patterns for me. Thanks Rhea! First off though, before she was born, I made some burp cloths, leggings, beanie and […]
Everyday Elegance Again
Such as nice pattern from Patterns from Pirates. This was the very first top I made back in 2016. I still struggle with the sleeves being too “puffy” but I thought it might be my fabric selection. But, ugh, this blue one was too puffy for me and it is unwearable. I reeled back when […]
I don’t do Alterations, but …
“Why, yes, I sew. But I don’t do alterations.” “Okay, but could you just….” …move the patch and pocket to the other side. Easy right?” Easy-ish I suppose, but I really don’t like messing with a finished garment – don’t even like doing to garments I’ve made myself. I just don’t like doing it. However, […]
Happy New Year
Time to get sewing again! I had this soft, pretty fleece in my stash and I decide to make another Laundry day tee from Love Notions. So interesting that a single pattern can make such a variety of looks. My regular darts league plays tonight, so I’ll wear it there. It is a very comfortable […]
Sew, Sew, Repeat
I have made no secret of the fact that I love the finlayson sweater pattern, but I figured I was done for this season. Not so. My soon-to-be daughter-in-law admired one that Hub was wearing and said she wouldn’t mind having one too. Well, enough said. A repeat is good! She wanted the front pocket, […]