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… […]
This is one of the first TV spots I ever did! It was a segment for the Steven And Chris show filmed in the first commercial space I opened for The Sewing Studio, on Avenue Road in Toronto’s posh Rosedale neighbourhood. It’s so much fun to look back on these old clips and see what was happening […]
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 do you choose the right fabrics for home decor? I shared tips with Keri Adams on Morning Live, plus I showed her some easy, no-sew projects for the home that anyone can do! Watch here… ***** Host: Keri Adams Well if you’re looking for some easy ways to add a colourful punch to your home […]
I’ve loved crafting ever since I was a kid, and I think it’s such an important thing to do with the whole family. I spoke with Tracy Moore and the Cityline audience about tips for getting kids of all ages into crafting, and I shared some great products from Walmart and Chapters/Indigo. Watch here… ***** […]
People ask me all the time about buying a sewing machine. “How much should I really spend on a sewing machine?” “Can I get away with using my mom’s old sewing machine?” They also want to know what to look for when buying a sewing machine. I show Tracy Moore and the Cityline audience three types […]
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 […]
