When you walk into a fabric store, it can be quite overwhelming. But there’s nothing to fear! Once you understand where to find the fabric you need and how to get it cut properly, you’re smooth sailing. Here are some tips for making it safely through your local fabric store. Watch this… […]
I did a series of videos with Fabricana, my go-to sewing store in high school when I lived in Vancouver. Seriously, it’s the BEST! If you haven’t been to Fabricana, drop everything you’re doing and go. Right now. Or add it to your sewing destination wish list. 🙂 It’s a warehouse-sized building filled with gorgeous […]
How much fabric should you buy for your sewing project? If you’re using a commercial sewing pattern, the fabric length will be indicated on the pattern. The fabric width, however, will depend on the fabric itself. While I was in Denver to film an episode of Sew It All TV, I stopped by Fancy Tiger Crafts, a […]
I’m a huge online shopper. It’s so convenient and wonderful in so many ways! Saves time, I can hunt for a deal, my purchases come to my door. What’s not to love?! But what about buying fabric online? When you’re used to touching fabrics and draping them over your body (I’m not the only one […]
I’m the first to admit home decor sewing is not my specialty. I’m very good! But I’m not incredible. Having said that, as a sewer (and I’m sure you can relate), I don’t discriminate when it comes to gorgeous fabrics, trims, and notions! You can put me in any section of the fabric store and […]
Are you new to quilting? Or maybe you’ve dabbled, but your quilts just aren’t coming out the way you pictured them in your head. I teamed up with Vancouver‘s fabric mecca, Fabricana, to guide you through navigating a fabric store’s quilting department and show you how to choose quilt fabrics that’ll make your finished projects a vision […]
I grew up in Vancouver, and Fabricana has always been THE fabric store there. So it was an honour when they asked me to do some promotional videos for their multiple locations. In this video, I walk sewing newbies through navigating a fabric store when sewing a garment. Watch here… ***** I’m here at Fabricana’s […]
Let’s talk fabric! How do you find the right fabric at the fabric store? What are some things you should look for? And what should you avoid when buying fabric? I shared some tips with Cityline host Tracy Moore, and showed her how to choose the right fabric when you’re at the fabric store. Watch here… ***** […]
