Fellow crafty gal Tiffany Pratt (she, too, started a hands-on school in Toronto and New York!) published her first book, This Can Be Beautiful, and together we showed Tracy Moore and the Cityline audience how to make a DIY clutch. Tiffany’s DIY clutch made from a pillowcase can be made in two different ways: sewn and no-sew. Watch here […]
Great news: You don’t need a serger to sew stretch fabric. I sewed an easy stretch fabric dress for my daughter (no pattern required!) using only a using a sewing machine. Here are my top four tricks to sew stretch fabric: Use a ballpoint needle on your sewing machine — its rounded tip doesn’t puncture stretch fabric […]
Is it just me or are zippered pouches the best? I have a zillion of them, and they’re still one of my fave go-to sewing projects. They’re quick and easy to make, they look cute, and you can put stuff in them! Ever wonder the best way to sew a zipper? In this video, I’ll […]
It always blows my mind to see the new things many sewing machines can do these days. Thinking back to my grandma’s vintage sewing machine or even my mom’s 1980s clunker that she still uses today (ugh, I’ve tried to get her to upgrade, but she just won’t!), sewing machines really have come a long way. Brother’s […]
Pillows are an inexpensive way to update the look of a room. By incorporating new colours or fabric trends into your existing decor, or by replacing your soft furnishings entirely, you can change up your style in a snap. And, fortunately, pillows are easy to make! Here’s a pillow that’s easy to sew that doesn’t require […]
I love simple projects! And this one is great because it’s a two-for-one. I got hands-on with Steven and Chris, and the three of us sewed this easy bow-shaped dinner napkin that doubles as a fun bow tie. Watch here… ***** Host, Steven Sabados: Welcome back, everybody. Well, just before the commercial […]
What do you get when you mix your creative super-skills with some card stock, fun trims, and a sewing machine? Cute, easy DIY greeting cards! I showed Tracy Moore from Cityline how. Watch here… ***** Tracy Moore: Welcome back. We are always happy to have Denise Wild here from The Sewing Studio […]