When I first came up with the idea of doing 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), I had a grand vision in mind. But I had no idea how it would really […]
I did a series of videos with west-coast fabric store Fabricana, and this is one I especially love because it talks about such an important parts of sewing: fabric prep! Even before you start cutting and sewing, how you deal with your fabric plays a critical role in what your finished garment will look like. In […]
Caring for leather isn’t as daunting as you’d guess. If you protect it beforehand (and regularly thereafter), treat spots right away, and clean leather as needed, it will last a long time and age beautifully. Here are leather care tips that are not only applicable when you’re sewing with leather, but also for store-bought items like […]
It was the manager of Vancouver‘s ultimate fabric store, Fabricana, who showed me this sewing technique. And my life has never been the same! LOL! Seriously. It’s the best. How do you sew a sharp corner? It’s not what you’d guess. And if you think your corners are already pretty good, this simple sewing technique […]
I forget when or where I learned this technique of hemming sheer fabrics and delicate fabrics. 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 and it looks […]
Guilty pleasure: I watch Kathie Lee and Hoda Kotb on The TODAY Show every chance I can! Their show kicks off my day with a fresh, happy start, and I just love their energy together. (I also love Hoda’s playlist!) It was such an honour when they asked me to come on their show to […]
An original hem is THE way to hem your jeans properly. It keeps the store-bought distressed hem of your jeans in tact, and it doesn’t look like you’ve done a home-sewing hack on your pants. (Hello Grade 6 flashbacks when my mom used to do a topstitch hem on my cords. OUCH!) Some people call this hem […]
I love love love my old Janome sewing machine! My mom gave it to me as a gift for graduation, and I seriously abused this poor thing. But it stayed strong and powered through, no matter what I sewed with it! Alas, it’s time for me to finally move on and upgrade to a machine […]
Looking to add interest to a pair of jeans you’re tired of wearing? I showed crafting newbie Raina Seitel of New York Live how to upcycle a pair of jeans with paint, a brush, and some masking tape. This is a quick, easy project, and right on-trend with what was seen on the runway at Issey […]
I love a simple, quick sewing project! (Who doesn’t?!) And this pillow doesn’t have a zipper, so it’s easy to sew. I showed Steven Sabados and Chris Hyndman how to sew a pillow in only 3 minutes. Although with our TV shenanigans, it took a wee bit longer… 😉 Watch here… ***** […]
