I’m currently obsessed with accessorizing my daughter’s outfits. (She’s not quite two, so I’m lucky that she doesn’t yet resist what I force on her.) And with Easter around the corner, I couldn’t resist making her a simple pair of bunny ears using pipe cleaners and a headband. I showed Tracy Moore how to make these bunny ears on Cityline for […]
It’s time to embrace your inner lumberjack for National Tartan Day!!!! In 1998, the US declared April 6th to be National Tartan Day, and Canada followed suit in 2010. The date honours the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath (Scotland’s declaration of independence), which happened on April 6th in 1320. Many believe that […]
Googly eyes can make nearly anything super cute! Pop them on pom-poms with a few added details, and you’ve got an adorable little chick. Chirp, chirp! This is a fun, easy craft that’s great for kids and perfect for Easter. I had Tracy Moore hands-on with a glue gun on Cityline making a pom-pom chick for National Craft Month. The full […]
When I first came up with the idea of doing DIY string art, I had a grand vision in mind. I created a big string art piece for the premier episode of Holiday Makeover. The holiday was Valentine’s Day, and the star couple of the episode was celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary. At first, I had […]
Did you know that you have to oil your sewing machine the same way you would oil any other kind of machinery? Oiling a sewing machine should actually be part of its regular maintenance. When you oil your sewing machine it helps it run smoothly, gets rid of lint, and relieves any horrific squeaking. In […]
I can’t remember when or where I learned this technique to hem sheer silk fabric and other delicate materials. It could have been 10 or even 20 years ago. But I’ve always felt like it’s one of my best techniques. A secret stitch! One of my super expert tips! It’s just so easy to do […]
One of the things I love about sewing is you’ll never stop learning little tricks! One of the girls that worked for me at The Sewing Studio showed me this trick to loosen the Gütermann thread end by twisting the spool. (Does that work with any other types of thread?) Plus here’s how to lock the […]
Did you make a new year’s resolution to learn how to sew? Can I just be the first person to say, YES, GO FOR IT! I’m encouraging everyone out there to finally learn how to sew (if you don’t know how to sew already) or to finally improve your sewing skills and refine your sewing […]
I’m always running into people who tell me how interested they are in learning how to sew, but they don’t know where to start. My recommendation? Start with a sewing pattern. A sewing pattern will give you the pieces and instructions you need to create something beautiful from scratch. So how do you find the right pattern? If […]
I have the cutest Halloween costume idea you can easily make! And bonus: This chicken costume for babies or toddlers requires minimal sewing. I love love love love LOVE this super cute chicken Halloween costume I made for my daughter when she was only 16 months old! It is for sure one of my proudest […]
