People often ask me for DIY project suggestions, and pillows are one of my favourite go-tos. Not only are they easy to sew (you can create a great toss cushion with very basic sewing skills), but they’re a great way to spruce up a space, and they make fantastic gifts! Here’s a Valentine’s pillow DIY […]
When you’re sewing, having the right tools is always important. But even before you sew, tools play an important role in prepping your fabric and your project. When I’m securing pattern pieces to my fabric (or when I’m securing fabric to fabric for sewing), I use specific tools, and I’ve got some tips for making the most […]
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 […]
I did a series of educational videos with Fabricana, my favourite fabric store in Vancouver. Learning how to sew a knife edge pillow is an easy project, especially because it doesn’t require a zipper. In this video, I share one of my most-requested insider tricks on how to sew a knife edge pillow: How to […]
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 […]
Incorporating fabric in your home decor is a great way to warm up a space. It’s also a great way to make a space personal by choosing fabrics that hold special memories or textiles that follow the latest trends. I did some stage presentations at the BC Home + Garden Show talking about choosing and using textiles […]
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 […]
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’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 […]
